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Our Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria Prediction Sees Irish Claim Narrow Home Win

Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria square off this weekend in the second leg of their UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-off. Ireland have half the job done after coming out on top in Plovdiv on Thursday.

UEFA Nations League Betting Picks

Republic of Ireland Win – 1.70

Troy Parrott to Score Anytime – 2.80

Bet on Ireland vs Bulgaria

Can Ireland Make Home Advantage Count?

Ireland have been in patchy form over the past year or so. Since a goalless draw with Belgium in a friendly last March, the Irish have won four and lost six of ten.

Ireland ended the Nations League group stage with a disappointing 5-0 loss to rivals England at Wembley Stadium. They were poor in Group B2, though they did manage to beat Finland home and away to avoid last place.

Bulgaria booked their spot in the play-offs after finishing runners-up to Northern Ireland in Group C3. They picked up two wins and three draws, suffering just one defeat.

Bulgaria have only lost twice since October 2023, but wins have been hard to come by. Since securing three victories in a row in late 2022, the Lions have won just three times. Can Ilian Iliev’s men claim a rare triumph on the road this Sunday?

Recent Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria Head-to-Head Results

Before last Thursday’s game, five of the previous six meetings ended in draws. Ireland are unbeaten in this fixture since the 1980s, winning three and drawing five of eight.

The Boys in Green sealed a 2-1 win at the Hristo Botev Stadium last Thursday. They fell behind early on, but goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty turned the first leg on its head before the break.

Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria Betting Tips & Predictions

Ireland won their last match at the Aviva Stadium, with Evan Ferguson scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Finland. Our money is going on the Republic here at 1.70.

AZ Alkmaar man Troy Parrott is expected to lead the line again, and the 23-year-old has netted 16 times this term. Parrott is priced at 2.80 to score anytime in this one.