Bulgaria vs Sweden
head-to-head record
- Bulgaria wins
- 3
- Draws
- 2
- Sweden wins
- 11
16 meetings, 1967 to 2017Goals: Bulgaria 11, Sweden 31
Bulgaria and Sweden have met 16 times since 1967. Sweden have won 11, Bulgaria 3, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 31 August 2017, when Bulgaria won 3–2 in World Cup qualifying.
The 16 meetings have produced 42 goals, 2.63 per game. The biggest win is Sweden’s 5–0 at the European Championship in 2004.
Who has won more, Bulgaria or Sweden?
All matches16 matches
Competitive13 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Bulgaria 11, Sweden 312.63 per game
- First meeting
- Sweden 0–2 BulgariaEuro qualifying, 11 Jun 1967
- Most recent
- Bulgaria 3–2 SwedenWorld Cup qualifying, 31 Aug 2017
- Bulgaria’s biggest win
- Bulgaria 3–0 SwedenEuro qualifying, 12 Nov 1967
- Sweden’s biggest win
- Sweden 5–0 BulgariaEuropean Championship, 14 Jun 2004
- Most goals in a meeting
- Bulgaria 3–2 SwedenWorld Cup qualifying, 31 Aug 2017
- Biggest upset
- Sweden 0–2 BulgariaEuro qualifying, 11 Jun 1967Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 27%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Bulgaria 1507 (99th), Sweden 1832 (32nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Bulgaria3Sweden2
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Sweden3Bulgaria0
World Cup qualifying
Solna, Sweden
- Sweden3Bulgaria0
World Cup qualifying
Solna, Sweden
- Bulgaria0Sweden3
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Sweden5Bulgaria0
European Championship
Lisbon, Portugal (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Bulgaria win and drops with every Sweden 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
6 matches
213
BulgariaDrawsSweden
In Sweden's home games
7 matches
106
BulgariaDrawsSweden
At neutral venues
3 matches
012
BulgariaDrawsSweden
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Bulgaria | Draws | Sweden | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4–14 |
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5–2 |
| Friendly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2–6 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0–4 |
| European Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–5 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 5 | |
| 1970s | 1 | 0 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 6 | 12 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 11 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Bulgaria | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21967 | 71994 to 2016 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31967 to 1974 | 131974 to 2016 |
Top scorers in Bulgaria vs Sweden
- 1Freddie LjungbergSweden4(1 penalty)
- 2Henrik LarssonSweden4
- 3Martin DahlinSweden2
- 4Zlatan IbrahimovićSweden2(1 penalty)
Scorer records exist for 12 of the 16 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Bulgaria and Sweden played each other?
16 times, starting on 11 June 1967. 13 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Bulgaria and Sweden?
Sweden, with 11 wins to 3. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Bulgaria vs Sweden?
Sweden’s 5–0 win at the European Championship on 14 June 2004 in Lisbon.
When did Bulgaria and Sweden last play?
On 31 August 2017 in Sofia, when Bulgaria won 3–2 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Bulgaria and Sweden?
In 13 competitive matches, Bulgaria have 3 wins, Sweden have 8, and 2 ended level.
Every Bulgaria vs Sweden result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3–2 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Sweden | 3–0 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 3–0 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Bulgaria | 0–3 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Sweden | 5–0 | Bulgaria | European Championship | Lisbon, Portugal (neutral) | |
| Sweden | 1–0 | Bulgaria | Euro qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Bulgaria | 0–1 | Sweden | Euro qualifying | Burgas, Bulgaria | |
| Sweden | 4–0 | Bulgaria | World Cup | Pasadena, United States (neutral) | |
| Bulgaria | 1–1 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Sweden | 2–0 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 2–0 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Solna, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 1–0 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Uddevalla, Sweden | |
| Bulgaria | 2–3 | Sweden | Friendly | Burgas, Bulgaria | |
| Sweden | 0–0 | Bulgaria | World Cup | Düsseldorf, Germany (neutral) | |
| Bulgaria | 3–0 | Sweden | Euro qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Sweden | 0–2 | Bulgaria | Euro qualifying | Solna, Sweden |
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