Our prediction for this match:
Bulgaria
Match Time & Date:
06/06/2025
18:00
Prediction: 1-1
Cyprus
Stadion Hristo Botev will host a friendly game between Bulgaria and Cyprus, the two teams that meet for the first time since November 2022. Back then Bulgaria defeated Cyprus 2-0, meaning that the visitors are hungry for revenge. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be APOEL attacker Pieros Sotiriou, who has netted 12 goals in 63 appearances for the national team.
The Bulgarians, on the other hand, have yet to kick off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The hosts will use the June friendlies as good preparation for the upcoming opener against Spain and we are positive that boss Ilian Iliev is going to test as many players as possible. Anyhow, both teams to score betting option should be considered as both Cyprus and Bulgaria will be with their guards down in Friday’s warm-up game. Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev is one of the most notable players in the home team.
Highlighted Team (Bulgaria):
Bulgaria national football team are well known for their “Golden generation” of players led by Hristo Stoichkov. The Bulgarian football legend was producing thrilling performances for the national team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in USA and he helped the Lions make it to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The likes of Trifon Ivanov, Krasimir Balakov and Yordan Letchkov enjoyed a very successful tournament as well and, no doubt, they recorded a historical result at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The Bulgarians defeated Germany in the quarter-finals, but Italy proved to be a big catch for Dimitar Penev’s team. Bulgaria eventually suffered a heavy loss to Sweden in the third-place playoffs. Nowadays, Bulgaria struggle in qualifiers for major tournaments and it has to be noted that they have not participated at the finals since 1994.
Vasil Levski National Stadium is considered Bulgaria’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 43.320. Bulgaria wear white shirts, green shorts and white socks when playing at home, whilst green and red are their second colours.
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