Bulgaria vs Finland head-to-head record

Bulgaria wins: 7
Draws: 1
Finland wins: 2

10 meetings, 1961 to 2020Goals: Bulgaria 20, Finland 7

Bulgaria and Finland have met 10 times since 1961. Bulgaria have won 7, Finland 2, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 15 November 2020, when Finland won 2–1 in the Nations League.

The 10 meetings have produced 27 goals, 2.70 per game. The biggest win is Bulgaria’s 4–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1981. Finland have won the last two meetings. They went 18 years without meeting, between 1961 and 1980.

Who has won more, Bulgaria or Finland?

All matches10 matches

7 Bulgaria1 drawFinland 2

Competitive8 matches

6 Bulgaria0 drawsFinland 2

Friendlies2 matches

1 Bulgaria1 drawFinland 0

Key numbers

Goals: Bulgaria 20, Finland 72.70 per game
First meeting: Finland 0–2 BulgariaWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Jun 1961
Most recent: Bulgaria 1–2 FinlandNations League, 15 Nov 2020
Bulgaria’s biggest win: Bulgaria 4–0 FinlandWorld Cup qualifying, 13 May 1981
Finland’s biggest win: Finland 2–0 BulgariaNations League, 11 Oct 2020
Most goals in a meeting: Bulgaria 4–0 FinlandWorld Cup qualifying, 13 May 1981
Current run: Finland, 2 wins in a row
TFN Elo rating now: Bulgaria 1507 (99th), Finland 1583 (85th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

15 Nov 2020
Bulgaria1Finland2
Nations League
Sofia, Bulgaria
11 Oct 2020
Finland2Bulgaria0
Nations League
Helsinki, Finland
26 Mar 2008
Bulgaria2Finland1
Friendly
Sofia, Bulgaria
28 Apr 1993
Bulgaria2Finland0
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
14 May 1992
Finland0Bulgaria3
World Cup qualifying
Helsinki, Finland

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Bulgaria win and drops with every Finland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Bulgaria have won more Below: Finland have won more

Level

Bulgaria lead by 5 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 7, held by Bulgaria from 26 March 2008.

Every meeting on one timeline

Bulgaria wins

Draws

Finland wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Bulgaria's home games

5 matches

401

BulgariaDrawsFinland

In Finland's home games

5 matches

311

BulgariaDrawsFinland

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Bulgaria	Draws	Finland	Goals
World Cup qualifying	6	6	0	0	16–1
Friendly	2	1	1	0	3–2
Nations League	2	0	0	2	1–4

Meetings by decade

Bulgaria wins Draws Finland wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Bulgaria	Draws	Finland	Goals
1960s	2	2	0	0	6
1980s	3	2	1	0	8
1990s	2	2	0	0	5
2000s	1	1	0	0	3
2020s	2	0	0	2	5

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Bulgaria	Finland
Wins in a row	41961 to 1981	22020
Unbeaten meetings	81961 to 2008	22020

Top scorers in Bulgaria vs Finland

1Emil KostadinovBulgaria2
2Georgi SlavkovBulgaria2
3Kostadin KostadinovBulgaria2

Scorer records exist for 8 of the 10 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Bulgaria and Finland played each other?

10 times, starting on 16 June 1961. 8 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Bulgaria and Finland?

Bulgaria, with 7 wins to 2. 1 match ended level.

What is the biggest win in Bulgaria vs Finland?

Bulgaria’s 4–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 13 May 1981 in Sofia.

When did Bulgaria and Finland last play?

On 15 November 2020 in Sofia, when Finland won 2–1 in the Nations League.

What is the competitive record between Bulgaria and Finland?

In 8 competitive matches, Bulgaria have 6 wins, Finland have 2, and 0 ended level.

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Every Bulgaria vs Finland result

All 10 Competitive 8 Friendlies 2

Every Bulgaria vs Finland result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
15 Nov 2020	Bulgaria	1–2	Finland	Nations League	Sofia, Bulgaria
11 Oct 2020	Finland	2–0	Bulgaria	Nations League	Helsinki, Finland
26 Mar 2008	Bulgaria	2–1	Finland	Friendly	Sofia, Bulgaria
28 Apr 1993	Bulgaria	2–0	Finland	World Cup qualifying	Sofia, Bulgaria
14 May 1992	Finland	0–3	Bulgaria	World Cup qualifying	Helsinki, Finland
4 Aug 1988	Finland	1–1	Bulgaria	Friendly	Vaasa, Finland
13 May 1981	Bulgaria	4–0	Finland	World Cup qualifying	Sofia, Bulgaria
4 Jun 1980	Finland	0–2	Bulgaria	World Cup qualifying	Helsinki, Finland
29 Oct 1961	Bulgaria	3–1	Finland	World Cup qualifying	Sofia, Bulgaria
16 Jun 1961	Finland	0–2	Bulgaria	World Cup qualifying	Helsinki, Finland