Our Predictions
Georgia won 3-0 in the last meeting and has better squad form. Their recent head-to-head and away record support the odds of 1.57 for an away win.
Bulgaria needs to attack at home and Georgia often concedes away. The odds are 1.91 for Yes, reflecting a good chance both find the net.
Recent matches between these sides have seen 3+ goals. Both need points and the odds of 1.85 favor attacking football tonight.
Bulgaria vs Georgia – World Cup Qualifier Match Preview & Predictions
Welcome to Extratips! Tonight, all eyes turn to Sofia as Bulgaria hosts Georgia in a crucial World Cup Qualifying clash. Kickoff is at 19:45 at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.
The home side, Bulgaria, aim to rebound after losing their opening two qualifiers. They sit at the bottom of Group E with 0 points. Georgia comes in after a dominant 3-0 victory over Bulgaria in September, which lifted them to third place with 3 points.
Top odds for this match are: Bulgaria to win at 5.50, Draw at 4.20, and Georgia to win at 1.57. The bookmakers clearly see Georgia as favorites here. Both Teams To Score odds are split at 1.91 for Yes or No, and Over 2.5 goals sits at 1.85.
H2H history shows an edge for Georgia lately, with a 3-0 win in September and a stunning 5-2 away win in 2022. The last five meetings read: Georgia 3-0 Bulgaria (2025), Bulgaria 0-0 Georgia (2022), Bulgaria 2-5 Georgia (2022), Bulgaria 4-1 Georgia (2021), Bulgaria 6-2 Georgia (2009).
At home, Bulgaria’s last five read: 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses. Georgia’s last five away: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
Bulgaria’s strengths: set-pieces, committed defense, and strong home support. Weaknesses: poor scoring form, fragile morale, recent leaky defense. Georgia’s strengths: sharp attacking duo (Kvaratskhelia and Mikautadze), pressing game, recent H2H success. Weaknesses: discipline (cards issues), inconsistent away form, lapses in concentration late on.
Key factors include the absence of new injuries but Bulgaria’s low confidence. For Georgia, tactical discipline and recent morale boost are massive.
Two key storylines: can Bulgaria finally end their winless run? Will Georgia seize this chance to climb to the top two?
Expect an open game with Georgia controlling possession and Bulgaria fighting for points. A Georgia win with several goals looks likely today.