North Macedonia vs Bulgaria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 September

Betiball's prediction for North Macedonia vs Bulgaria on 26 September 2022 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full North Macedonia vs Bulgaria preview before placing your bet.

North Macedonia vs Bulgaria: Starting Lineups Time : 26/09/2022 14:45

North Macedonia
0 - 1
Finished
Bulgaria
90+2' event Ezgjan Alioski
88' event Enis Bardhi
85' event Dorian Babunski / Stefan Askovski
61' event Stefan Spirovski / Bojan Miovski
61' event Ljupco Doriev / Milan Ristovski
27' event Bojan Miovski
22' event Stefan Askovski / Aleksandar Trajkovski
14' event Todor Todoroski
event 90+2' Ivan Yordanov / Kiril Despodov
event 89' Georgi Rusev / Radoslav Kirilov
event 88' Radoslav Kirilov
event 83' Yoan Stoyanov / Viktor Popov
event 79' Filip Krastev
event 50' Kiril Despodov
event 46' Nikola Iliyanov Iliev / Yanis Karabelyov
event 46' Filip Krastev / Iliyan Stefanov
event 41' Ilia Gruev
event 20' Iliyan Stefanov
event 2' Marin Petkov
90+2' event Ezgjan Alioski
event 90+2' Ivan Yordanov / Kiril Despodov
88' event Enis Bardhi
event 89' Georgi Rusev / Radoslav Kirilov
85' event Dorian Babunski / Stefan Askovski
event 88' Radoslav Kirilov
61' event Stefan Spirovski / Bojan Miovski
event 83' Yoan Stoyanov / Viktor Popov
61' event Ljupco Doriev / Milan Ristovski
event 79' Filip Krastev
27' event Bojan Miovski
event 50' Kiril Despodov
22' event Stefan Askovski / Aleksandar Trajkovski
event 46' Nikola Iliyanov Iliev / Yanis Karabelyov
14' event Todor Todoroski
event 46' Filip Krastev / Iliyan Stefanov
event 41' Ilia Gruev
event 20' Iliyan Stefanov
event 2' Marin Petkov
North Macedonia North Macedonia
Substitutions
#16 Agon Elezi
#21 Enis Fazlagic
#11 Jani Atanasov
#18 Dorian Babunski
#13 Ljupco Doriev
#12 Kristijan Naumovski
#3 Stefan Askovski
#17 Bojan Dimoski
#20 Stefan Spirovski
#15 Nikola Serafimov
#14 Darko Velkovski
#22 Damjan Siskovski
North Macedonia North Macedonia Bulgaria Bulgaria
9Shots13
3Shots on Goal5
10Fouls24
5Corner Kick1
27Free kick11
2Offside3
3Yellow card5
1Red card0
43Aerial43
3Save2
14Successful Tackles21
9Interceptions13
0Assist1
4Shots off goal3
26Head Success17
2Blocked5
14Tackle21
5Dribbles4
31Throw-in24
352Passes418
129Attacks104
23Dangerous attacks45
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Substitutions
#12 Ivan Dyulgerov
#15 Petko Hristov
#21 Svetoslav Vutsov
#19 Martin Minchev
#9 Georgi Rusev
#13 Yoan Stoyanov
#17 Mateo Stamatov
#20 Filip Krastev
#7 Ivan Yordanov
#2 Ivan Turitsov
#3 Hristiyan Petrov
#18 Nikola Iliyanov Iliev
Commentary
90+2' Ezgjan Alioski - North Macedonia receive a yellow card
90+2' Bulgaria — substitution: Ivan Yordanov / Kiril Despodov
89' Bulgaria — substitution: Georgi Rusev / Radoslav Kirilov
88' Enis Bardhi - North Macedonia receive a yellow card
88' Radoslav Kirilov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
85' North Macedonia — substitution: Dorian Babunski / Stefan Askovski
83' Bulgaria — substitution: Yoan Stoyanov / Viktor Popov
79' Filip Krastev - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
61' North Macedonia — substitution: Stefan Spirovski / Bojan Miovski
61' North Macedonia — substitution: Ljupco Doriev / Milan Ristovski
50' Goal! Kiril Despodov - Bulgaria
46' Bulgaria — substitution: Nikola Iliyanov Iliev / Yanis Karabelyov
46' Bulgaria — substitution: Filip Krastev / Iliyan Stefanov
41' Ilia Gruev - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
27' Bojan Miovski - North Macedonia receive a yellow card
22' North Macedonia — substitution: Stefan Askovski / Aleksandar Trajkovski
20' Iliyan Stefanov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
14' Todor Todoroski - North Macedonia receive a red card
2' Marin Petkov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card

How We Build the North Macedonia vs Bulgaria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for North Macedonia vs Bulgaria on 26 September 2022 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

North Macedonia vs Bulgaria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess North Macedonia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bulgaria's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where North Macedonia and Bulgaria sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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