Bulgaria hosts Hungary in the Euro qualification promotion semifinals. The match will be played on Thursday, October 8th at Nacionalen Stadion Vasil Levski (Sofia)
Perhaps the Bulgarian team does not have great talents, but it is very coordinated and reliable in defense and knows how to build on the opponent's weaknesses. I would not put the Hungarians as favorites in this match. A month ago, Dermendjiev's men missed a home victory over Ireland in the last seconds (1-1) and lost the game in Wales (0-1). Bulgaria is generally reliable in defense, and the game style of the visitors matches the ability of the Bulgarians to build on the opponent. The hosts have very good wingers such as Kraev, Nedelev, and Karageren.
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In the UEFA Nations League, the Hungarians beat the Turks on the road (1-0), although the score should have been even bigger since the Magyars didn’t use a bunch of goal attempts. After that, Hungary lost to the Russians at home (3:2) but managed to win back two goals after the score was 3:0. Hungary is an average European team, which does not have an obvious advantage over the Bulgarians. Moreover, the Magyars have problems in defense and often miss quick counterattacks, and it plays into the hands of the home team.
The last time the teams crossed their paths was in 2012. It was a friendly match that ended in a 1:1 draw. Now several factors speak in favor of the non-defeat of the Bulgarians. The well-known field in Sofia may help the hosts, and the status of the match will not allow the Hungarians to take risks. I think the Bulgarians will at least not lose in regulation time.
Prediction for the match: Bulgaria to win with +0.5 handicap
