Bulgaria vs Czech Republic Predictions

Bulgaria lost 1-0 in a friendly against Paraguay on Thursday and head into the final qualifying game against Czech Republic without a win in Group A. The visitors arrive having already claimed one of the automatic qualifying places in Group A thanks to a 2-1 win over Kosovo on Thursday evening.

An away win therefore looks likely for Czech Republic on Sunday and we’ve backed the visitors to claim all three points courtesy of a 1-0 victory.

Czech Republic have never lost against Bulgaria before, winning five of the pairs’ six previous encounters, and have won both of their previous trips to Bulgaria 1-0.

Bulgaria have also lost six of their last seven matches and Czech Republic have won five of their last seven internationals. Bulgaria have lost four of their seven qualifiers in Group A and are yet to win, while Czech Republic have won five of their seven qualifiers.

The performances of both teams provide more reasons to back a 1-0 final scoreline on Sunday, as Bulgaria have failed to score in four of their last five matches and Czech Republic have won three of their last six qualifiers by one goal. Three of the hosts’ last six matches have also been settled by the odd goal.

We’re confident Czech Republic will win this weekend and the visitors head into the final round of qualifiers as the clear form favourites. Even though they don’t need to win, a victory coupled with an England defeat could see them pinch top spot in Group A. Bulgaria are in the midst of a miserable run of form and have not scored in any of their last three matches, so with nothing to play for but pride, we expect this weekend to end in defeat for the hosts once again.