Bulgaria vs Hungary
head-to-head record
- Bulgaria wins
- 4
- Draws
- 6
- Hungary wins
- 13
23 meetings, 1934 to 2023Goals: Bulgaria 23, Hungary 58
Bulgaria and Hungary have met 23 times since 1934. Hungary have won 13, Bulgaria 4, and 6 matches ended level. They last met on 16 November 2023, when the match ended 2–2 in Euro qualifying.
The 23 meetings have produced 81 goals, 3.52 per game. The biggest win is Hungary’s 9–0 in the Balkan Cup in 1947. Hungary are unbeaten in the last four meetings (2 wins, 2 draws). They went 28 years without meeting, between 1974 and 2003.
Who has won more, Bulgaria or Hungary?
All matches23 matches
Competitive15 matches
Friendlies8 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Bulgaria 23, Hungary 583.52 per game
- First meeting
- Bulgaria 1–4 HungaryWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Mar 1934
- Most recent
- Bulgaria 2–2 HungaryEuro qualifying, 16 Nov 2023
- Bulgaria’s biggest win
- Bulgaria 3–0 HungaryEuro qualifying, 19 May 1971
- Hungary’s biggest win
- Hungary 9–0 BulgariaBalkan Cup, 17 Aug 1947
- Most goals in a meeting
- Hungary 9–0 BulgariaBalkan Cup, 17 Aug 1947
- Current run
- Hungary unbeaten in 4
- TFN Elo rating now
- Bulgaria 1507 (99th), Hungary 1774 (42nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Bulgaria2Hungary2
Euro qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Hungary3Bulgaria0
Euro qualifying
Budapest, Hungary
- Bulgaria1Hungary3
Euro qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Hungary1Bulgaria1
Friendly
Győr, Hungary
- Bulgaria2Hungary0
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Bulgaria win and drops with every Hungary win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Bulgaria's home games
11 matches
344
BulgariaDrawsHungary
In Hungary's home games
9 matches
027
BulgariaDrawsHungary
At neutral venues
3 matches
102
BulgariaDrawsHungary
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Bulgaria | Draws | Hungary | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7–15 |
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7–15 |
| Euro qualifying | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6–10 |
| Balkan Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1–9 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2–9 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2 | 10 | |
| 1940s | 4 | 21 | |
| 1950s | 4 | 12 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 11 | |
| 1970s | 4 | 9 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 11 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Bulgaria | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12005 | 41957 to 1966 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 51974 to 2012 | 71949 to 1966 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 12 November 1950 to 4 October 1953.
Top scorers in Bulgaria vs Hungary
- 1Ferenc MachosHungary3
- 2Flórián AlbertHungary3
- 3Gábor P. SzabóHungary3(1 penalty)
- 4József SoltiHungary2
- 5Lajos TichyHungary2
- 6Martin ÁdámHungary2
- 7Nándor HidegkutiHungary2
Scorer records exist for 13 of the 23 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Bulgaria and Hungary played each other?
23 times, starting on 25 March 1934. 15 of those meetings were competitive and 8 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Bulgaria and Hungary?
Hungary, with 13 wins to 4. 6 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Bulgaria vs Hungary?
Hungary’s 9–0 win in the Balkan Cup on 17 August 1947 in Budapest.
When did Bulgaria and Hungary last play?
On 16 November 2023 in Sofia, when the match ended 2–2 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Bulgaria and Hungary?
In 15 competitive matches, Bulgaria have 3 wins, Hungary have 10, and 2 ended level.
Every Bulgaria vs Hungary result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2–2 | Hungary | Euro qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 3–0 | Bulgaria | Euro qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 1–3 | Hungary | Euro qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 1–1 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Győr, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 2–0 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 1–1 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 1–0 | Hungary | Friendly | Larnaca, Cyprus (neutral) | |
| Bulgaria | 0–0 | Hungary | Friendly | Varna, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 3–1 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Zalaegerszeg, Hungary | |
| Hungary | 2–0 | Bulgaria | Euro qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 3–0 | Hungary | Euro qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Bulgaria | 1–3 | Hungary | World Cup | Manchester, England (neutral) | |
| Bulgaria | 1–6 | Hungary | World Cup | Rancagua, Chile (neutral) | |
| Bulgaria | 1–2 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 4–1 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 1–1 | Hungary | Friendly | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Bulgaria | 1–1 | Hungary | Friendly | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 5–0 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 1–0 | Hungary | Balkan Cup | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 9–0 | Bulgaria | Balkan Cup | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 2–4 | Hungary | Friendly | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Hungary | 4–1 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Bulgaria | 1–4 | Hungary | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria |
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