Austria vs Bulgaria
head-to-head record
- Austria wins
- 5
- Draws
- 2
- Bulgaria wins
- 1
8 meetings, 1924 to 1993Goals: Austria 21, Bulgaria 7
Austria and Bulgaria have met 8 times since 1924. Austria have won 5, Bulgaria 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 13 October 1993, when Bulgaria won 4–1 in World Cup qualifying.
The 8 meetings have produced 28 goals, 3.50 per game. The biggest win is Austria’s 6–0 in a friendly in 1924. They went 28 years without meeting, between 1934 and 1962.
Who has won more, Austria or Bulgaria?
All matches8 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Austria 21, Bulgaria 73.50 per game
- First meeting
- Austria 6–0 BulgariaFriendly, 21 May 1924
- Most recent
- Bulgaria 4–1 AustriaWorld Cup qualifying, 13 Oct 1993
- Austria’s biggest win
- Austria 6–0 BulgariaFriendly, 21 May 1924
- Bulgaria’s biggest win
- Bulgaria 4–1 AustriaWorld Cup qualifying, 13 Oct 1993
- Most goals in a meeting
- Austria 6–1 BulgariaWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Apr 1934
- TFN Elo rating now
- Austria 1898 (22nd), Bulgaria 1507 (99th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Bulgaria4Austria1
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Austria3Bulgaria1
World Cup qualifying
Vienna, Austria
- Bulgaria0Austria0
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Austria2Bulgaria0
World Cup qualifying
Vienna, Austria
- Bulgaria1Austria1
Friendly
Sofia, Bulgaria
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Austria win and drops with every Bulgaria win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Austria's home games
5 matches
500
AustriaDrawsBulgaria
In Bulgaria's home games
3 matches
021
AustriaDrawsBulgaria
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Austria | Draws | Bulgaria | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12–6 |
| Friendly | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 | 6 | |
| 1930s | 1 | 7 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 9 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Austria | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31924 to 1962 | 11993 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71924 to 1993 | 11993 |
Top scorers in Austria vs Bulgaria
- 1Johann HorvathAustria3
- 2Lyuboslav PenevBulgaria2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 8 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Austria and Bulgaria played each other?
8 times, starting on 21 May 1924. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Austria and Bulgaria?
Austria, with 5 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Austria vs Bulgaria?
Austria’s 6–0 win in a friendly on 21 May 1924 in Vienna.
When did Austria and Bulgaria last play?
On 13 October 1993 in Sofia, when Bulgaria won 4–1 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Austria and Bulgaria?
In 5 competitive matches, Austria have 3 wins, Bulgaria have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every Austria vs Bulgaria result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4–1 | Austria | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Austria | 3–1 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Bulgaria | 0–0 | Austria | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Austria | 2–0 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Bulgaria | 1–1 | Austria | Friendly | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Austria | 2–0 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Vienna, Austria | |
| Austria | 6–1 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Vienna, Austria | |
| Austria | 6–0 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Vienna, Austria |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.