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Bulgaria vs Kosovo Prediction & Betting tips
Which snail prevails? Somewhat ironically could be the question in the qualifying group A, in which behind front runner England a close fight for the second place develops. All four nations, namely the Czech Republic, Kosovo, Bulgaria and Montenegro, have two or three points and are very close together. This is due to the numerous draws that have been recorded in the group so far.
A threesome in the direct duel between Bulgaria and Kosovo, this prognosis can be dared, would be a big step to distance themselves from the competition. In parallel, the second important game between the Czechs and Montenegro takes place. This way, the teams are, in a sense, exchanging their partners. Bulgaria lost 2-0 on Friday in the Czech Republic, while Kosovo drew 1-1 in Montenegro.
The match will be similarly exciting and contested on Monday evening, which does not make it any easier between Bulgaria and Kosovo. The hosts played in four of their last five games draw, while the guests last three times in series shared the points. The kick-off takes place in the evening at 19:45 German time in the Vasil Levski Stadium of Sofia.
Bulgaria:
Bulgaria is with Kosovo, this forecast is firm, currently on a level and lags behind its own claims far behind. After the generation around Dimitar Berbatov there is a real idling. Participating in a major tournament would do the country a great deal, to generate some euphoria and possibly further motivate the youth. Second place last year in the Nations League behind Norway was at least a small step in the right direction, although he was not sufficient for a possible qualifying opportunity. The participation in the EURO must be done on the qualification and this would require the second place in Group A behind England.
After two draws against Kosovo and Montenegro, Friday’s encounter in the Czech Republic was a key game that started perfectly for the visitors. Striker Ismail Isa scored in the third minute of the game to 1-0 lead. But Patrick Schick not only provided the quick equalizer, but also in the second half for the 2: 1 winner for the Czech Republic, which the Bulgarians suffered a major setback in the fight for second place.
The meeting on Monday between Bulgaria and Kosovo, where the odds do not necessarily predict a home win, is already a perceived endgame for the team of coach Petar Chubchev. A threesome is absolutely required to keep up with the already four games completed. In order to achieve this, the offensive goal defeat must finally be resolved.
It has not been possible to score more than two goals for fifteen games, making the main problem clear. Oldie Ivelin Popov alone can not judge it; he lacks support from the midfield. The move to set up Ismail Isa in a 4-4-2 system next to him has proven to be at least partially a recipe for success.
However, with this more offensive approach, a little defensive stability was also lost. For the first time after 13 games, Bulgaria have conceded more than one goal per game in the Czech Republic. These figures alone give reason to prefer a hint on the odds for “Under goals” between Bulgaria and Kosovo.
Kosovo:
After the re-founding of the Football Association of Kosovo, it took some time until the national team has become competitive in international comparison. Many partly clear bankruptcies were at the beginning to book. But meanwhile a strong and solid collective has formed, which is unbeaten since 13 international matches. After a 1-1 on the first match at home against Bulgaria followed on Friday another draw in Montenegro. The guests were even ahead at halftime.
The great superstar Milot Rashica provided the lead. The winger has developed this season at SV Werder Bremen to a real performer and this self-confidence also taken to the national team. Head coach Bernard Challandes has assembled a solid team around him, which has a great tactical discipline and is very unpleasant to play.
In the UEFA Nations League, Kosovo made its way up to league C in the autumn of last year, leaving it with a back door for participation in the 2020 European Championship, regardless of the outcome of the European Championship qualifiers. The uncomplicated way would of course be a second place behind England. The Kosovars will come closer to this if they take something countable on Monday in Bulgaria.
In addition to Rashica, Arber Zenelj, who is under contract to Stade Reims in France, is one of the hopefuls. The attacker, however, had to be replaced by Montenegro in the first half due to injury and is therefore questionable on Monday. Whether Challandes with him also changes the tactical order is still open. Zeneli forms the wing tongs in the 4-5-1 with Milot Rashica. Vedat Muriqi, who has met with Turkish side Caykur Rizespor in his last four games of the season for the past four matches, and is in good form with the national team, is in the middle of the pack.
Defensive received another well-known name from Germany on Friday a chance to use. On the left defense launched Leart Paqarada, who as a regular force had a significant part in that the SV Sandhausen could hold in league 2 the class. He did his job very well, like the rest of the back four, and only fired three shots in the 90 minutes. A similarly good defense performance should be enough in Bulgaria for the next success of Kosovo. A tip on the unbeaten for 13 games guests will find good arguments.
Bulgaria vs Kosovo head to head matches
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