Bulgaria vs Italy Prediction 28.03.2021

Here's our Bulgaria vs Italy Prediction analysis: Italy will look to continue their World Cup qualification campaign when they travel to take on Bulgaria at Vasil Levski Stadium on Sunday evening.

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Match status: World Cup Qualification
Kick-off: Sunday 28 Mar 2021, 07:45pm CET
 Venue: Stadion Vasil Levski (Sofia)

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Following a humbling defeat at the hands of Switzerland on Thursday evening, Bulgaria will have hoped to start their journey on the road to Qatar on a better foot. Nevertheless, they will be expected to quickly shift their focus to an even more difficult task ahead.

Italy, on the other hand, got their qualification campaign to a perfect start after their win against Northern Ireland. With a new and different challenge - in the form of Bulgaria - on the horizon, they will look to deal with whatever is thrown at them in this fixture, ensuring a hitchless beginning to their campaign.

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As earlier mentioned, Bulgaria, in their last match, suffered a 3-1 defeat on their home soil at the hands of Switzerland. The visitors got off to a strong start, scoring three goals in the first thirteen minutes of the contest. Although Bulgaria pulled one back immediately after interval, it proved to be a mere consolation, as Switzerland were too strong in possession, thereby sealing victory over the Bulgarians.

Bulgaria made silly errors, leading to the goals conceded in their last match. Without any doubt, they will be aware of the need to step up, and avoid making mistakes which, most times, end up to be costly.

Their performance against Switzerland depicts how low their chances of qualification are, and how big a feat it will be if they make it out of this group with smiles on their face. However, Bulgaria's date with an in-form Italy side will do no good to their hopes of making a return to the global stage for the first time since 1998.

Meanwhile, Italy are on track to make a return after failing to do so in 2018. Since hitting that low three years ago, they have picked themselves up in a brilliant fashion. In fact, their Nations League campaign is testament to that, after finishing at the top of their group, and securing a place in the semifinals of the competition.

Much has been said about how the young talents in this burgeoning squad of Italy, and rightly so, considering how much great progress - or resurgence - they have made in the past couple of years. But that which seems to elude the eyes is their old - albeit effective - defensive partnership of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, with an air of injury troubles hanging over their heads.

However, both defensive maestros combined perfectly to help keep another clean sheet in Italy's last fixture. As earlier mentioned, Italy ran out winners in their match against Northern Ireland, ending with a 2-0 scoreline. Two first-half goals through Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile, were enough to secure victory in this match.

The second half saw Northern Ireland put in a spirited showing, as the Azzuri failed to get their grasp on proceedings. Although they ensured victory without a scratch, concerns were raised about fitness level of this side. Nevertheless, they will be travelling to East Europe in search of a win.

Injured or Suspended Players

Bulgaria: No injuries or suspensions.
Italy: No injuries or suspensions.

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Bulgaria vs Italy Predictions

Bulgaria are on a terrible run of results on their turf, suffering defeat in each of their last four home matches. But even their overall form is not better, as they have won only twice in their last 23 games.

Italy, on the other hand, are in superb form, winning each of their last four matches in all competitions. With their glaring superior quality, a second consecutive win is not off the marks. Still, we cannot quite back them for an outright win. Both sides should hit the target here.