Bulgaria vs Turkey Prediction | WC Qualifiers – UEFA | 11 October 2025
Bulgaria face Turkey in a critical Group E match as both nations look to improve their position in the World Cup qualifying table. Turkey aim to recover from a heavy loss, while Bulgaria are desperate to get their first points. Here’s a full preview: probable lineups, stats, and prediction.
📅 Match Details
- Match: Bulgaria vs Turkey
- Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – UEFA, Group E
- Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Bulgaria
- Format: 90 min qualifier
🔍 Team Form & Key Updates
- Bulgaria have lost their first two qualifiers, conceding many goals and yet to score. Defensive issues and lack of attacking threat are major concerns.
- A recent coaching change has brought new faces back into the squad. The manager will want greater defensive discipline.
- Turkey had a strong win earlier in the group, but were heavily beaten in their home match against Spain. They need to bounce back.
- Key Turkish players like Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, Kenan Yildiz, and Kerem Akturkoglu will be central to their attacking plans.
🧾 Probable Lineups
Bulgaria (Likely 4-2-3-1)
- GK: Svetoslav Vutsov
- Defenders: Nikolay Minkov, Georgi Dimitrov, Rosen Bozhinov, Anton Nedyalkov
- Midfielders: Andrian Kraev, Emil Tsenov
- Attacking Midfield / Wings: Marin Petkov, Georgi Milanov, Radoslav Kirilov
- Forward: Vladimir Nikolov
Turkey (Likely 4-2-3-1)
- GK: Altay Bayındır
- Defenders: Zeki Çelik, Merih Demiral, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu
- Midfielders: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Orkun Kökçü
- Attacking Midfield / Wings: Yunus Akgün, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız
- Forward: Kerem Akturkoglu
📊 Key Stats & Insights
| Stat | Bulgaria | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Match Outcomes | Lost first 2 qualifiers, no goals scored so far | One win, one heavy home defeat |
| Goals Scored | 0 in qualifiers | Few, but possess attacking ability |
| Goals Conceded | Many, defensive vulnerabilities | High risk in defense but better attacking depth |
| Head-to-Head Trends | Turkey generally hold upper hand | Expected to control much of possession |
🔮 Match Prediction
- Expected Winner: Turkey
- Predicted Scoreline: Bulgaria 0-2 Turkey
- Reasoning: Turkey’s superior individual quality, attacking threats, and Bulgaria’s defensive struggles make a Turkish win likely.
💡 Betting & Fantasy Tips
- Turkey to win (strong pick)
- Under 3 goals (total likely low-to-moderate scoring)
- Both Teams to Score: No
- Captain Pick: Kerem Akturkoglu
- Vice-Captain: Hakan Çalhanoğlu
⚠️ Disclaimer
This Bulgaria vs Turkey prediction is based on form, projected lineups, and current stats. Final outcome may vary depending on the actual starting XI, player fitness, and match day conditions. This is for insight and fantasy purposes, not a guarantee.
