On Thursday evening, Bulgaria and Hungary go head-to-head in the penultimate game of Group G of qualification for the European Championships.
Bulgaria form guideThe home team goes into this encounter in poor form, having failed to win in their last nine international outings, a run that includes four consecutive defeats. A 2-0 loss in Albania in their last match means that Bulgaria has scored just once in their previous four outings.
Their recent international matches have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in nine of their previous 11 games. However, they have conceded at least two goals in their last three matches.
Bulgaria’s recent form in qualifying has been poor, having failed to win in their previous four qualifiers, suffering three defeats and picking up just one draw. They have also scored just once in their last three games in qualifying.
Hungary form guideThe visitors are unbeaten in Group G of qualifying, having recorded four wins and two draws in their six qualifiers. Their results so far have been enough to see the Magyars top the group, a point above second-place Serbia. Another victory would put them in pole position for automatic qualification for Euro2024.
Marco Rossi’s team has been difficult to beat lately, as they are unbeaten in their previous ten games in all competitions.
Hungary has not only remained unbeaten in their six games in Group G but also won six of their previous eight matches in European Championships qualifying. A key to the recent stellar record in European Championships qualifying has been their potent attack, as they have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight qualifiers.
What am I backing?Bulgaria’s recent form is concerning, and I can see Hungary having too much quality for their hosts, so the bet I am backing is the home win.
