Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 October

Betiball's prediction for Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria on 15 October 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria preview before placing your bet.

Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria: Starting Lineups Time : 15/10/2024 14:45

Northern Ireland
5 - 0
Finished
Bulgaria
89' event Josh Magennis
85' event Josh Magennis / Shea Charles
85' event Bradley Lyons / Isaac Price
81' event Isaac Price
74' event Jamie Reid / Dion Charles
74' event Paul Smyth / Callum Marshall
68' event Dion Charles Goal Disallowed
45' event Ciaron Brown / Eoin Toal
41' event Eoin Toal
32' event Dimitar Mitov
29' event Isaac Price
25' event Isaac Price
15' event Isaac Price
event 85' Georgi Minchev / Martin Minchev
event 85' Ilian Iliev / Kiril Despodov
event 79' Ivaylo Chochev / Zhivko Atanasov
event 46' Valentin Antov / Serkan Yusein
event 46' Zdravko Dimitrov / Radoslav Kirilov
event 44' Kiril Despodov
event 38' Filip Krastev
event 30' Kiril Despodov
89' event Josh Magennis
event 85' Georgi Minchev / Martin Minchev
85' event Josh Magennis / Shea Charles
event 85' Ilian Iliev / Kiril Despodov
85' event Bradley Lyons / Isaac Price
event 79' Ivaylo Chochev / Zhivko Atanasov
81' event Isaac Price
event 46' Valentin Antov / Serkan Yusein
74' event Jamie Reid / Dion Charles
event 46' Zdravko Dimitrov / Radoslav Kirilov
74' event Paul Smyth / Callum Marshall
event 44' Kiril Despodov
68' event Dion Charles Goal Disallowed
event 38' Filip Krastev
45' event Ciaron Brown / Eoin Toal
event 30' Kiril Despodov
41' event Eoin Toal
32' event Dimitar Mitov
29' event Isaac Price
25' event Isaac Price
15' event Isaac Price
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
Substitutions
#9 Jamie Reid
#22 Ciaron Brown
#11 Paul Smyth
#13 Bradley Lyons
#21 Josh Magennis
#23 Christy Pym
#18 Caolan Stephen Boyd-Munce
#1 Luke Kevin Southwood
#3 Jamal Lewis
#15 Jordan Thompson
#7 Lee Bonis
#6 George Saville
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Bulgaria Bulgaria
13Shots5
5Shots on Goal1
15Fouls12
7Corner Kick2
12Free kick15
2Offside2
2Yellow card2
25Aerial20
1Save0
25Successful Tackles20
12Interceptions10
25Long pass15
4Assist0
6Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post1
10Head Success12
2Blocked1
25Tackle20
12Dribbles8
23Throw-in32
322Passes455
94Attacks71
34Dangerous attacks25
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Substitutions
#18 Ivaylo Chochev
#6 Valentin Antov
#10 Georgi Minchev
#22 Ilian Iliev
#9 Zdravko Dimitrov
#13 Angel Lyaskov
#12 Stanislav Ivanov
#16 Vasil Panayotov
#19 Ivan Turitsov
#21 Svetoslav Vutsov
#23 Ivan Dyulgerov
#4 Ivan Minchev
Commentary
89' Goal! Josh Magennis - Northern Ireland
85' Northern Ireland — substitution: Josh Magennis / Shea Charles
85' Northern Ireland — substitution: Bradley Lyons / Isaac Price
85' Bulgaria — substitution: Georgi Minchev / Martin Minchev
85' Bulgaria — substitution: Ilian Iliev / Kiril Despodov
81' Goal! Isaac Price - Northern Ireland
79' Bulgaria — substitution: Ivaylo Chochev / Zhivko Atanasov
74' Northern Ireland — substitution: Jamie Reid / Dion Charles
74' Northern Ireland — substitution: Paul Smyth / Callum Marshall
68' VAR review - Northern Ireland
46' Bulgaria — substitution: Valentin Antov / Serkan Yusein
46' Bulgaria — substitution: Zdravko Dimitrov / Radoslav Kirilov
45' Northern Ireland — substitution: Ciaron Brown / Eoin Toal
44' Penalty missed! Kiril Despodov - Bulgaria
41' Eoin Toal - Northern Ireland receive a yellow card
38' Filip Krastev - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
32' Own goal! Dimitar Mitov - Northern Ireland
30' Kiril Despodov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
29' Goal! Isaac Price - Northern Ireland
25' Isaac Price - Northern Ireland receive a yellow card
15' Goal! Isaac Price - Northern Ireland

How We Build the Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria on 15 October 2024 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.

Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Northern Ireland'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 Northern Ireland 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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