Ace Football team previews the European Championship clash between Bulgaria and Hungary and offers the latest team news, stats, and free betting tips with the best odds.
In Group G of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Bulgaria will play Hungary at the Hristo Botev Stadium on Thursday. Hungary beat Bulgaria twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 3-0 and 3-1, respectively.
Team form: Bulgaria vs Hungary
Bulgaria Form
Bulgaria endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 2-1 against Montenegro, before Lithuania won 0-2, while Albania claimed all three points in a 2-0 win. Bulgaria came through their previous six internationals without a win to show for their efforts. They managed two draws and four defeats, conceded nine goals, and scored three times.
Hungary Form
In their last three matches, Hungary drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic and beat Serbia 2-1 before a 2-2 draw with Lithuania followed. Hungary won thrice in their last six internationals, as well as playing three draws and suffering zero defeats. They produced nine goals and conceded five times.
Betting facts for Bulgaria and Hungary
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the most recent games that Bulgaria and Hungary played across all competitions.
- In the last 11 Bulgaria matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Bulgaria have conceded in 16 of the last 18 home matches
- In 9 of the last 11 Bulgaria matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Bulgaria have lost the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Bulgaria have not won the last 9 matches in a row
- Hungary have not lost the last 10 matches in a row
- Hungary have not lost 16 of the last 18 away matches
- Hungary have scored in 15 of the last 17 matches
- In 10 of the last 12 Hungary matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 matches in a row Hungary played, both teams scored
Players under the radar: Bulgaria vs Hungary
Having scored just once lately in the European Championship, Kiril Despodov will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Hungary hope Dominik Szoboszlai can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two European Championship goals in his last six European Championship games.
Betting markets: Bulgaria vs Hungary
Full-time result
Bulgaria lost four matches on the trot. In their previous 10 home matches, Bulgaria won four times, drew twice, and lost four. Hungary won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost one in this run. Hungary have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 10 games. The Hungarians didn’t lose any of their six most recent away games.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Bulgaria only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Hungary got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last four Hungary games. Hungary will feel optimistic about scoring on Thursday with Bulgaria managing a measly two clean sheets in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Bulgaria’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.5 goals during this run. In the previous ten matches for Hungary, betting on over 2.5 goals turned out to be a winning bet in six of them. On average, Hungary scored 1.7 times goals per game. Bulgaria conceded a goal in their last eight matches.
Betting suggestion: Bulgaria vs Hungary
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Bulgaria and Hungary seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this European Championship match.
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