Republic of Ireland 2-1 Bulgaria

Current streaks

Recent form

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland have shown inconsistent form in their recent UEFA Nations League matches, alternating between wins and losses in their last six games. Despite winning their most recent match against Bulgaria, Ireland's goal difference stands at -6, largely due to a heavy 5-0 defeat against England, which was their highest-scoring game in this period. The Irish have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game, while their attack has been somewhat lacklustre, scoring only 0.83 goals per game. Interestingly, half of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for more open, high-scoring affairs. Ireland have managed only one clean sheet in these six games, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. However, they have shown resilience by bouncing back from losses with wins on three occasions, demonstrating their ability to respond positively to setbacks.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. The team have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only 0.67 goals per game, while conceding an average of 1.33. A notable fixture was their heavy 5-0 defeat against Northern Ireland, which significantly impacted their goal difference. Despite their offensive challenges, Bulgaria have managed to keep three clean sheets in this period, demonstrating some defensive resilience. However, their inability to score consistently is evident, with 67% of their matches seeing under 2.5 goals. The team's most recent result, a 2-1 loss to the Republic of Ireland, continues to highlight their difficulties in securing positive outcomes in the UEFA Nations League.

Recent home/away form

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's recent home form has been rather inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches. The team have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only three goals in total, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat more solid, conceding six goals across these fixtures, but still maintaining two clean sheets. A notable trend is the prevalence of low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these matches seeing under 2.5 goals. The Irish have faced tough opposition, including England and Switzerland, which may account for their difficulties. Despite the challenges, they managed to secure a victory in their most recent home game against Finland, potentially signalling a positive turn in their fortunes. However, there are no significant winning or losing streaks to report, and no particularly high-scoring matches stand out in this sequence.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with their last six matches yielding one win, four draws, and one loss. The Bulgarians have shown resilience on the road, securing draws in four consecutive matches before experiencing a heavy 5-0 defeat to Northern Ireland, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. They bounced back in their most recent outing with a 1-0 victory over Luxembourg, ending a five-match winless streak away from home. Bulgaria have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only three goals in their last six away games, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per match. However, their defence has been relatively solid in most matches, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just two goals across five of the six games, with the Northern Ireland match being the glaring exception. The majority of Bulgaria's away fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these games seeing fewer than 2.5 goals.