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Ireland vs Bulgaria

Europe, UEFA Nations League - Relegation/Promotion
Ireland National Team
Ireland
Ended
2
-
1
23/03
Aggregate
4 - 2
Bulgaria National Team
Bulgaria

Match Events

All
Top
Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
2 - 1
Adam Idah
Adam Idah
(Mark Sykes)
Field Goal
84'
Evan Ferguson
Evan Ferguson
(Finn Azaz)
Field Goal
63'
Halftime
0 - 1
30'
Field Goal
Valentin Antov
Valentin Antov

Related Game - 1st Leg

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Evan Ferguson
0.53
Expected Goals
0
2
Shots On Target
0
73
Min
31
Vladimir Nikolov

Stats

50%
Possession
50%
1.67
Expected Goals
0.18
14
Total Shots
7
5
Shots On Target
2

Actual Play Time

Actual 54:51
Total 98:02

Shot Map

Valentin Antov
Valentin Antov
Goal
30'
From Corner
Situation
Left foot
Shot Type
0.07
xG
0.16
xGOT

Match Info

Halil Umut Meler
Referee
Aviva Stadium
Match Attendance: 40,156

Predictions

About Ireland vs Bulgaria

The match between Ireland and Bulgaria in the Relegation/Promotion of UEFA Nations League, held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Aviva Stadium, ended with a score of Ireland 2 - 1 Bulgaria.

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Predictions for Ireland vs. Bulgaria

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  • Over 1.5 goals
  • Asian Handicap
  • Ireland to win
  • Both teams to score
  • Bulgaria to win, and more.
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Odds for Ireland vs. Bulgaria

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Stats for Ireland vs. Bulgaria

The game between Ireland and Bulgaria ended with a score of Ireland 2 - 1 Bulgaria. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Ireland and Bulgaria, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
50% - 50%
Expected Goals
1.67 - 0.18
Total Shots
14 - 7
Shots On Target
5 - 2
Big Chances Created
3 - 0
Corners
5 - 5
Offsides
2 - 0
Passes Completed
423 - 413
Red Cards
0 - 0
Attacks
102 - 74
Shots Off Target
5 - 3
Shots Blocked
4 - 2
Hit Woodwork
0 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
1.91 - 0.32
Free Kicks
11 - 11
Total Passes
490 - 482
Expected Assists
1 - 0.25
Throw-Ins
14 - 16
Goal Kicks
6 - 8
Expected Goals Conceded
0.18 - 1.67
Goalkeeper Saves
1 - 2
Fouls
12 - 12
Yellow Cards
3 - 3
Substitutions
5 - 5

Lineups for Ireland vs. Bulgaria

The lineups for Ireland and Bulgaria were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Ireland and Bulgaria made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: IrelandCoach: Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher.
Defenders: Jake O'Brien, Nathan Collins, Matt Doherty.
Midfielders: Robbie Brady, Finn Azaz, Jason Knight, Josh Cullen.
Attackers: Mikey Johnston, Troy Parrott, Evan Ferguson.
Subs: Jimmy Dunne, Adam Idah, Ryan Manning, Mark Sykes, Jack Taylor, James Abankwah, Sinclair Armstrong, Gavin Bazunu, Andy Moran, Dara O'Shea, Mark Travers, Rocco Vata.

Missing Players: Will Smallbone.

Away Team: BulgariaCoach: Ilian Dimov Iliev.
Goalkeeper: Plamen Iliev.
Defenders: Anton Nedyalkov, Simeon Petrov, Valentin Antov, Nikolay Minkov.
Midfielders: Fabian Nurnberger, Ilia Gruev, Georgi Milanov.
Attackers: Kiril Despodov, Marin Petkov, Bozhidar Kraev.
Subs: Ilian Iliev Jr., Radoslav Kirilov, Vladimir Nikolov, Stanislav Shopov, Filip Krastev, Andrian Kraev, Dimitar Sheytanov, Stanislav Ivanov, Hristiyan Petrov, Vasil Panayotov, Kristiyan Stoyanov, Dimitar Mitov.

Event Details:

Name: Ireland vs. Bulgaria
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Location: Aviva Stadium
Capacity: 51700