Turkey vs Bulgaria Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips - Bulgaria’s Woes to Continue in the World Cup Qualifiers
Turkey is poised for another commanding performance against Bulgaria in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Bulgaria has lost all four of their qualifying matches, conceding 16 goals and displaying on-field struggles despite managerial changes. Turkey triumphed 6-1 in their previous encounter with Bulgaria and is heavily favored to secure another victory in Bursa. With Kenan Yildiz scoring three goals in two recent matches, Turkey is expected to capitalize on Bulgaria's vulnerabilities, making them a strong bet for the match on November 15, 2025. Odds suggest Turkey could win by a margin of 2 or 3 goals.
- Bulgaria have conceded 16 goals in the World Cup qualifiers
- Turkey beat Georgia 4-1 in their previous home game
- I am backing Turkey to cover handicaps in Bursa
Bulgaria vs Ireland Preview
Bulgaria are in free fall on and off the pitch, players retiring at 23-years-old and 16 goals conceded in four heavy defeats. Turkey should be far too good in Bursa where they can score 4+ goals and win big.
- Bulgaria vs Ireland Preview
- Stats
- HTH
- Last 5 Meetings
- Turkey Form
- Turkey Squad & Team News
- Bulgaria Form
- Bulgaria Squad & Team News
- Predicted Lineups
Stats
- Turkey have won by 3+ goals in their last 2 matches.
- Kenan Yildiz has scored 3 goals in his last 2 matches for Turkey.
- Turkey have won by 4+ goals in their last 2 matches against Bulgaria.
- Bulgaria have lost by 3+ goals in their last 5 World Cup qualifiers.
HTH
Turkey have won their last three matches against Bulgaria but trail 10-8 in the head to head alongside six draws.
They met in Sofia last month, the game tied 1-1 at half time before Turkey cruised to a 6-1 victory.
Last 5 Meetings
| Competition | Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifiers | 11/10/2025 | Bulgaria | 1:6 | Turkey |
| Friendlies | 08/06/2015 | Turkey | 4:0 | Bulgaria |
| Friendlies | 29/05/2012 | Turkey | 2:0 | Bulgaria |
| Friendlies | 17/08/2005 | Bulgaria | 3:1 | Turkey |
| Friendlies | 26/08/1992 | Turkey | 3:2 | Bulgaria |
Turkey Form
Turkey started the World Cup qualifiers with a 3-2 win in Georgia where Kerem Akturkoglu scored twice. They were thrashed 6-0 by Spain, registering 0.54-2.75 xG in Konya.
Vincenzo Montella’s side won 6-1 in Bulgaria to get their campaign back on track. The game was tied 1-1 at half-time before they scored five unanswered goals, Kenan Yildiz finding the net twice in the rout.
The Crescent-Stars are coming off a 4-1 win against Georgia. Yildiz opened the scoring and Hakan Calhanoglu assisted two goals for Merih Demiral, Turkey ending the contest with 1.95-1.06 expected goals.
Turkey Squad & Team News
Goalkeepers: Mert Gunok, Altay Bayindir, Ugurcan Cakir
Defenders: Zeki Celik, Merih Demiral, Caglar Soyuncu, Eren Elmali, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Samet Akaydin, Mert Muldur, Ferdi Kadioglu, Emirhan Topcu
Midfielders: Salih Ozcan, Orkun Kokcu, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ismail Yuksek, Atakan Karazor, Kaan Ayhan
Forwards: Kerem Akturkoglu, Arda Guler, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Kenan Yildiz, Oguz Aydin, Irfan Kahveci, Deniz Gul, Yusuf Sari, Aral Simsir
Berke Ozer and Yusuf Akcicek have been left out after being called up in October, Yunus Akgun and Can Uzun left out due to injury.
Stuttgart midfielder Atakan Karazor has been named in the squad and could make his debut.
Kerem Akturkoglu has scored 14 goals in 48 internationals, Hakan Calhanoglu with 21 goals in 101 appearances.
Bulgaria Form
Bulgaria have been cruelly exposed in the World Cup qualifiers, losing all four games and conceding 16 goals in the process. They registered 22% possession and 0.10-3.51 xG in a 3-0 defeat to Spain.
The Lions were just as ineffective in a deserved 3-0 loss in Georgia, managing two shots on target and individual errors contributing to all three goals.
Ilian Iliev was sacked and replaced by Aleksandar Dimitrov. The new manager saw his side suffer a 6-1 home defeat to Turkey, ending with 22% possession and 4-18 shots.
Bulgaria lost 4-0 in Spain last time out, hardly touching the ball and on ending up on the wrong end of 0.38-3.96 xG.
Bulgaria Squad & Team News
Goalkeepers: Dimitar Mitov, Aleks Bozhev, Dimitar Evtimov
Defenders: Viktor Popov, Kristian Dimitrov, Hristiyan Petrov, Rosen Bozhinov, Atanas Chernev, Martin Georgiev, Stefan Velkov
Midfielders: Ivaylo Chochev, Filip Krastev, Ilia Gruev, Andrian Kraev, Stanislav Shopov, Kristiyan Stoyanov, Ivan Yordanov
Forwards: Kiril Despodov, Martin Minchev, Marin Petkov, Georgi Rusev, Vladimir Nikolov, Stanislav Ivanov, Zdravko Dimitrov
Goalkeeper Svetoslav Vutsov has temporarily retired from international duty, unhappy with treatment by coaching personnel.
Plamen Iliev, Dimitar Sheytanov and Dimitar Velkovski have not been called up with Anton Nedyalkov, Petko Hristov, Ivan Turitsov, Emil Tsenov, Valentin Antov, Radoslav Kirilov and Lukas Petkov all injured.
Kiril Despodov has scored 15 goals in 58 internationals.
Predicted Lineups
Turkey (4-2-3-1) Ugurcan Cakir; Mert Muldur, Merih Demiral, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Eren Elmali; Hakan Calhanoglu, Ismail Yuksek; Arda Guler, Orkun Kokcu, Kenan Yildiz; Kerem Akturkoglu
Bulgaria (4-5-1) Dimitar Mitov; Viktor Popov, Kristian Dimitrov, Rosen Bozhinov, Hristiyan Petrov; Stanislav Ivanov, Ivaylo Chochev, Ilia Gruev, Filip Krastev, Martin Minchev; Kiril Despodov
Verdict
Bulgaria have lost all four World Cup qualifiers and it hasn’t been close, scoring once and conceding 16 goals. They lost 6-1 at home to Turkey and are in line for another heavy defeat in Bursa.
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