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Bulgaria v Iceland: numbers & prediction

UEFA Nations League · Europe · Hristo Botev Stadium
Fri 13 Nov 2026

Iceland

DWWDL
Bulgaria 13%Draw 24%Iceland 63% Expected goals 0.59 – 1.66
87%
ZoraTips pick

Iceland or draw

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.15 · bookmaker 1.20

10/10Rating
1.20Odds
2

Value bet: Iceland to win @ 1.80 – our chance 63% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk.

Picks by market

ResultIceland to win63% · @1.80
Double chanceIceland or draw87% · @1.20
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score51% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–117% · fair 5.73

Bulgaria vs Iceland prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Bulgaria host Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday 13 November, kicking off at 20:45 WAT at Hristo Botev Stadium. Bulgaria sit 3rd with 4 points from 4 games, while Iceland are 1st on 8.

Form guide

Bulgaria – form over the last 5: WLDLD Most recently they beat Luxembourg 2–0 on the road. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.8 per game.

Iceland – form over the last 5: DWWDL Most recently they drew with Estonia 0–0 on the road. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They score 1.2 and concede 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 3 Oct 2026, finished Iceland 3–0 Bulgaria.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Bulgaria 0.6 – 1.7 Iceland in expected goals – roughly 2.3 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 42% for over 2.5, 49% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Bulgaria 13% · draw 24% · Iceland 63%.
  • Safer play: Iceland or draw (87%) at 1.20.
  • Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.73.
  • Value angle: Iceland to win at 1.80 – we make it 63%, the price implies 56%.

ZoraTips prediction

We back Iceland or draw, rated at 87% confidence at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.15, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Bulgaria 0–1 Iceland. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Bulgaria13%fair 7.76 · @4.33
Draw24%fair 4.23 · @3.60
Iceland63%fair 1.58 · @1.80
2.25Expected goals
0.59Bulgaria xG
1.66Iceland xG
49%Both score
42%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

0–117%
0–215%
0–010%
1–110%
1–29%
0–38%

From our goals model: Bulgaria 0.6 – 1.7 Iceland expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultIceland to win63%1.581.80 ▲
Double chanceIceland or draw87%1.151.20
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score51%1.961.73
Draw no betIceland (draw no bet)83%1.20–
Asian handicapIceland -0.5 (Asian handicap)63%1.58–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals68%1.461.33
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals58%1.721.70
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals78%1.281.25
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals89%1.121.08
First team to scoreIceland to score first66%1.52–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time45%2.25–
Half-time / full-timeHT Iceland / FT Iceland39%2.54–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–117%5.73–

Recent results

Bulgaria – last 6

WLDLDL
6 Oct@ Luxembourg2–0W
3 Oct@ Iceland0–3L
29 Sepvs Estonia0–0D
26 Sepvs Luxembourg1–2L
5 Jun@ Moldova2–2D
1 Junvs Montenegro0–1L
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Iceland – last 6

DWWDLL
6 Oct@ Estonia0–0D
3 Octvs Bulgaria3–0W
29 Sep@ Luxembourg3–0W
26 Sepvs Estonia1–1D
10 Jun@ Argentina0–3L
31 May@ Japan0–1L
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

3 Oct 2026Iceland v Bulgaria3–0
Bulgaria vs Iceland head-to-head page →

UEFA Nations League table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Iceland4220+68
2Estonia4130+16
3Bulgaria4112-24
4Luxembourg4103-53

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Bulgaria vs Iceland?

Our pick is Iceland or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Bulgaria vs Iceland?

On our numbers Bulgaria have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Iceland 63%.

How many goals will there be in Bulgaria vs Iceland?

We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Bulgaria vs Iceland?

Our predicted score is Bulgaria 0–1 Iceland, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.

When is Bulgaria vs Iceland?

Bulgaria vs Iceland (UEFA Nations League) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Hristo Botev Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.