Liam Duckstein
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Estonia and Bulgaria meet in the UEFA Nations League on Monday 16 November 2026, and this page sets out our predicted lineups for both sides ahead of kickoff. Both projections are built on a single recent line-up, so they are tentative rather than firm. On that evidence, Estonia look largely settled, and Bulgaria look the more settled of the two.
Estonia Predicted XI
Our projection has Estonia lining up in a 4-2-3-1, the shape head coach Jürgen Henn prefers. The side looks largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match. Karl Hein in goal and Mattias Männilaan up front both started that most recent game, and the projection rests on that one match alone. Mihkel Ainsalu and Maximilian Skvortsov, the two midfielders who did not start it, are the players whose places are least certain.
Estonia predicted XI: Karl Hein; Maksim Paskotsi, Rasmus Peetson, Erko Tougjas, Karol Mets; Mattias Käit, Rocco Robert Shein, Kevor Palumets, Mihkel Ainsalu, Maximilian Skvortsov; Mattias Männilaan
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Karl Hein | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Maksim Paskotsi | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Rasmus Peetson | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 16 | Erko Tougjas | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 18 | Karol Mets | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 4 | Mattias Käit | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 5 | Rocco Robert Shein | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Kevor Palumets | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Mihkel Ainsalu | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| M | 15 | Maximilian Skvortsov | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 7 | Mattias Männilaan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Bulgaria Predicted Lineup
Bulgaria are expected to set up in a 3-1-4-2, which is the formation Atanas Ribarski prefers. Ten of the projected XI started their last match, so this is a settled side on the evidence available. Atanas Iliev, who started that match, is the most secure of the two forwards, while Marin Plamenov·Petkov did not start it and is the least certain name in the attack.
Bulgaria predicted lineup: Daniel Naumov; Yoan Stoyanov, Emil Tsenov, Stefan Velkov; Ilia Gruev, Andrian Kraev, Georgi Rusev, Kristiyan Balov, Lukas Petkov; Atanas Iliev, Marin Plamenov·Petkov
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Daniel Naumov | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Yoan Stoyanov | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Emil Tsenov | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 13 | Stefan Velkov | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 4 | Ilia Gruev | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Andrian Kraev | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Georgi Rusev | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 18 | Kristiyan Balov | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 20 | Lukas Petkov | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Atanas Iliev | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 16 | Marin Plamenov·Petkov | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Injuries and Suspensions
For Estonia, no players are currently out injured or unavailable through suspension, so the team news is clean at this stage. Should anything change before the official team is named, Patrik Kristal and Michael Schjonning-Larsen are the bench options best placed to come in, as both have a start to their name from the recent line-up used here.
Bulgaria have no players out injured or unavailable through suspension at present. Hristiyan Petrov is the bench player best placed to step into the XI, having started in the recent line-up used for this projection.
How We Predict These XIs
Both projections are built from recent line-ups: the last one available for each side was used, and more recent matches would have counted for more than older ones. Players confirmed injured or suspended were removed from each XI, and neither side currently has any such absentees. This is a projection that can change when the official team is announced, and with only one line-up behind each side, it should be read as an early estimate rather than a firm prediction.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Estonia and Bulgaria?
Our predicted lineup has Karl Hein in goal for Estonia and Daniel Naumov in goal for Bulgaria. Both started the most recent line-up used here.
What formations are Estonia and Bulgaria predicted to use?
Estonia are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, while Bulgaria are projected in a 3-1-4-2. Both shapes reflect the preference of each side’s head coach.
Is anyone from Estonia or Bulgaria unavailable for this match?
Neither side has any player currently out injured or unavailable through suspension. Team news can change, so check again closer to kickoff.
When is the Estonia vs Bulgaria Nations League match?
Estonia and Bulgaria kick off on Monday 16 November 2026 in the UEFA Nations League. The official team sheets will be published nearer the time.