Bulgaria vs. Belarus - prediction, team news, lineups

Bulgaria

Bulgaria will be looking to make it two wins from two in the Nations League when they host Belarus on Tuesday. The Bulgarians got their campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia on Saturday. Belarus, meanwhile, lost their opening game 2-0 to Georgia. Bulgaria have won their last two home games in the Nations League, scoring five goals and conceding none. They will be confident of extending that run against a Belarus side who have lost their last three away games in the competition.

Team news

Bulgaria have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game. However, they will be without defender Valentin Antov, who is suspended.

Possible lineup

Iliev; Turitsov, Hristov, Nedyalkov; Karagaren, Chochev, Malinov, Kostadinov; Despodov, Kirilov, Minchev

Belarus

Belarus will be looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat when they travel to Bulgaria on Tuesday. The Belarusians were beaten 2-0 by Georgia in their first game and will be keen to avoid another loss. Belarus have won just one of their last five away games in the Nations League. They will need to improve their away form if they want to have any chance of qualifying for the next round.

Team news

Belarus have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game.

Possible lineup

Gutor; Polyakov, Shvetsov, Yudenkov; Rios, Ebong, Sedko, Begunov; Klimovich, Lisakovich, Savitski

Prediction

Bulgaria are the favorites to win this game. They have a better recent record in the Nations League and they will be playing at home. Belarus will need to improve their away form if they want to have any chance of winning. **Prediction: Bulgaria 2-0 Belarus**