It's good that Bulgaria managed to respond with a victory after the heavy 0:5 loss in Northern Ireland. So on Friday, they won 1:0 as a guest against Luxembourg, although they did not shine with their game, and goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov was mainly responsible for the success. Thus, the Bulgarians are second in the group and still have a chance for first place, while equality guarantees them second place and a playoff for entry into League B. In their two home games so far, they have not conceded a goal, but they won only one of them after 1:0 against Northern Ireland.
Belarus is two points behind and only a victory can send them to second place. Otherwise, they remain third. They also managed to win 1:0 as a guest against Luxembourg, which remains their only victory in the group. On Friday, they lost 0:2 as a guest against Northern Ireland. Two months ago, luck alone saved them from a loss against Bulgaria and held the goalless draw, even though they had an extra player in the last 20 minutes.
Prediction: under 2.5 goals, HT 1:0Considering the poor results of both teams, it is more than logical that this match will not have many goals either. Under 2.5 goals definitely seems like the top bet here, while I don't think Bulgaria will lose and they are more likely to win again minimally at home, after failing to do so already in the first match away against Belarus.
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