Northern Ireland 5-0 Bulgaria

Current streaks

Recent form

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Their defensive record is particularly noteworthy, with 4 clean sheets in this period, including two consecutive shutouts against Andorra and Luxembourg. The team has struggled with consistency, failing to string together more than two consecutive wins. Their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging just 1 goal per game, while their defense has conceded at the same rate. A standout result was the surprising 1-0 away victory against Scotland in a friendly match. The most lopsided game was a 5-1 defeat to Spain, which significantly impacted their goal difference. Interestingly, 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards low-scoring affairs.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's recent form shows a remarkable consistency in securing draws, with five out of their last six matches ending in stalemates. Their only victory came against Northern Ireland in a UEFA Nations League match, breaking a streak of four consecutive draws. Defensively, Bulgaria has been solid, conceding only two goals in six games and keeping four clean sheets. However, their offensive output has been limited, scoring just three goals in this period, averaging 0.5 goals per game. Notably, all of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of games featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's ability to avoid defeats is evident, as they remain unbeaten in their last six matches, but their struggle to convert draws into wins is equally apparent.

Recent home/away form

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's recent home form has been impressive, with a current run of three consecutive wins. They've shown strong defensive capabilities, keeping clean sheets in four of their last six matches, including their three most recent victories. The team has been particularly effective in front of goal lately, scoring two goals in each of their last three home games. Despite two losses in this period, Northern Ireland has maintained a positive goal difference of +7, averaging 1.5 goals scored per game while conceding only 0.33 goals per game. Notably, 83% of their recent home matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for tighter, lower-scoring contests. The 3-0 win against San Marino stands out as their highest-scoring game in this stretch, showcasing their potential for more dominant performances.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's recent away form shows a remarkable consistency in securing draws, with five of their last six matches ending in stalemates. Their only victory came against Tanzania in a friendly match, breaking a streak of four consecutive draws. Defensively, Bulgaria has been solid, keeping three clean sheets in these six games and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game. However, their offensive output has been limited, scoring only 0.83 goals per game on average. The team has been involved in predominantly low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Their most exciting encounter was a 2-2 draw against Serbia in a Euro Qualifier, which was the only game in this stretch to see more than two goals scored. Overall, Bulgaria's away form is characterized by defensive stability but a lack of attacking prowess, resulting in a high number of draws.