Bulgaria vs Hungary: Euro Champ Qualifiers 2023/24 Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups
In Group G of Euro 2024 qualifying, the last-placed team Bulgaria is set to face the top-ranked Hungary on Thursday evening. Originally planned for Stadion Hristo Botev in Plovdiv, the venue was changed to the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia due to construction work, a decision criticized as “unsportsmanlike” by the Hungarian federation this week.
Entering their final two 2023 fixtures, Bulgaria has a new manager following the departure of Mladen Krstajic last month due to a nine-game winless streak. Krstajic’s last match ended in a 2-0 friendly loss to Albania, preceded by a disappointing home defeat to Lithuania in Euro 2024 qualifying, leaving Bulgaria at the bottom of Group G. Ilian Iliev, also the head coach of Cherno More Varna, takes over with a focus on implementing the right tactics to reverse Bulgaria’s fortunes. Despite being unable to qualify for Euro 2024, Bulgaria aims to finish the year positively and climb from the Group G bottom, currently below Lithuania, with two games remaining.
Hungary is on the verge of securing their third consecutive European Championships qualification, needing just one more point from their final two Group G matches. Marco Rossi’s team boasts a 10-game unbeaten streak, earning 14 points out of 18 to lead Group G, one point ahead of second-placed Serbia with a game in hand. In their recent matches, Hungary secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Serbia and rescued a 2-2 draw against Lithuania. Ranked 30th globally by FIFA, Hungary, confident in their success, previously defeated Bulgaria 3-0 in qualifying. With an impressive away record, having lost only one of their last 10 away games, Hungary aims to secure their spot in the upcoming tournament in Germany.
Probable lineups
Bulgaria probable starting lineup: Dyulgerov, Dimitrov, Antov, Petrov, Popov, Gruev, Chochev, Turitsov, Despodov, Borukov, Delev
Hungary probable starting lineup: Dibusz, Balogh, Lang, Szalai, Nego, Nagy, Styles, Kerkez, Csoboth, Szoboszlai, Nemeth
Form Guide
Bulgaria
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Albania | 0-2 (L) |
| Lithuania | 0-2 (L) |
| Montenegro | 1-2 (L) |
| Iran | 0-1 (L) |
| Serbia | 1-1 (D) |
Hungary
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2-2 (D) |
| Serbia | 2-1 (W) |
| Czech Republic | 1-1 (D) |
| Serbia | 2-1 (W) |
| Lithuania | 2-0 (W) |
Head to Head
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Hungary beat Bulgaria | 3-0 |
| Hungary beat Bulgaria | 3-1 |
| Hungary draw Bulgaria | 1-1 |
| Bulgaria beat Hungary | 0-2 |
| Hungary draw Bulgaria | 1-1 |
Bulgaria vs Hungary Live Schedule and Fixture
The Euro Champ Qualifiers match between Bulgaria and Hungary will take place at Vasil Levski National Stadium on Thursday at 10:30 pm IST.
| Bulgaria vs Hungary | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | November 16 |
| Venue | Vasil Levski National Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Bulgaria | 7:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Hungary | 6:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:30 pm (Thursday) |
Where to watch Bulgaria vs Hungary?
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via UEFA.tv while those in Bulgaria and Hungary can watch the match live via BNT 1, BNT 3 and M4 Sports respectively.
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