Our Rep of Ireland vs Bulgaria Prediction: 0-0
Rep of Ireland vs Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 23, 2025. We expect a tight and defensive battle ending in a 0-0 draw, with both teams struggling to break each other down.
This Rep of Ireland vs Bulgaria prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rep of Ireland's Last Match – Bulgaria vs Rep of Ireland
Rep of Ireland will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 UEFA Nations League success over Bulgaria on March 20. In that match, Rep of Ireland had 44% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulgaria | 56% | 3 (3) | 0.33 | 31 |
 Rep of Ireland | 44% | 6 (3) | 1.79 | 38 |
Bulgaria's Last Match – Bulgaria vs Rep of Ireland
Bulgaria must win to recover from their recent 1-2 UEFA Nations League defeat against Rep of Ireland on March 20 and regain momentum. In that match, Bulgaria saw 56% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 56% | 3 (3) | 0.33 | 31 |
| Rep of Ireland | 44% | 6 (3) | 1.79 | 38 |
Rep of Ireland vs Bulgaria Stats
Key Stats
| Rep of Ireland | Bulgaria | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.47 | Attacking Strength | 0.18 |
| 0.36 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rep of Ireland are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Bulgaria average 0.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Rep of Ireland 7-18
Bulgaria 6-10
What are the odds for this match?
Rep of Ireland to win: @1.571
Draw: @4
Bulgaria to win: @5.75
Lineups
Rep of Ireland (4-4-2) : Caoimhin Kelleher, Matt Doherty, Nathan Collins, Jake O'Brien, Robbie Brady, Mikey Johnston, Finn Azaz, Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott
Bulgaria (4-2-3-1) : Plamen Ivanov Iliev, Nikolay Minkov, Simeon Petrov, Anton Nedyalkov, Fabian Nurnberger, Valentin Antov, Ilia Gruev, Kiril Despodov, Georgi Milanov, Marin Petkov, Bozhidar Kraev
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