September 3, 2025
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Bulgaria vs Spain Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday | 18:45 UTC | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia | World Cup Qualifier
Bulgaria and Spain launch their Group E campaigns in Sofia on Thursday night. The Lions are aiming for their first World Cup appearance since 1998, while Euro 2024 champions Spain are hot favourites to top the group and book their ticket with ease.
World Cup Qualifier Prediction
Bulgaria’s build-up has been far from ideal, with Ilian Iliev’s side hammered 4-0 by Greece in June. They’ll need the backing of a noisy home crowd to stand any chance against one of Europe’s most talented squads.
Spain arrive in Sofia eager to put their Nations League final penalty loss to Portugal behind them. Luis de la Fuente’s side are stacked with quality, and with Rodri and Dani Carvajal returning from injury, they’ll be even stronger for this curtain-raiser.
World Cup Qualifier Prediction & Odds
Bookmakers see little chance of an upset. Spain are just 1.09 to win, with Bulgaria as big as 20.00 and the draw at 9.00.
For punters seeking value, combining a Spain win with under 3.5 goals looks appealing at 1.85.
Bulgaria vs Spain Tips
- Lamine Yamal (Spain): The Barcelona starlet has 3 goals in his last 3 games for La Roja and is 1.90 to score anytime.
- Bulgaria’s Dimitar Mitov: The Aberdeen keeper is likely to be heavily worked in Sofia and could be the only reason this doesn’t turn into a rout.
Given Spain’s control and Bulgaria’s lack of firepower, a low-scoring Spain win looks the most likely outcome.
Bulgaria vs Spain Predicted Lineups
Bulgaria: Mitov; Nedyalkov, H. Petrov, Bozhinov, Minkov; Gruev, Kraev; Kirilov, Petkov, Minchev; Despodov
Spain: Raya; Carvajal, Huijsen, Vivian, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Ruiz, Pedri; Williams, Morata, Yamal
Bulgaria vs Spain Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Spain Win & Under 3.5 Goals – 1.85
✅ Lamine Yamal Anytime Goalscorer – 1.90
