Liam Duckstein
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Iceland host Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League on 3 October 2026, with every figure below current as of 1 October 2026. Iceland sit first in Group D of this season’s UEFA Nations League table after two games, while Bulgaria are fourth in the same group – the two positions sit in the same group and are directly comparable.
Head-to-Head Record
Iceland and Bulgaria have met twice on record, both qualifiers played between 4 September 2004 and 7 September 2005, and that is a limited sample to draw conclusions from. It is lopsided all the same: Bulgaria won both meetings, with the two games producing 9 goals between them (6 for Bulgaria, 3 for Iceland) for an average of 4.5 goals per meeting. There are no draws across all 2 recorded meetings, and Iceland are still searching for a first win over Bulgaria in this fixture’s recorded history.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-07 | Bulgaria vs Iceland | 3-2 | Qualifier | 2005 |
| 2004-09-04 | Iceland vs Bulgaria | 1-3 | Qualifier | 2004 |
Iceland: Recent Form
Iceland’s last six matches have returned one win, three draws and two losses (W D L L D D), with 7 goals scored and 8 conceded for a points-per-game return of 1.00. Four of those six outings were friendlies, so that sequence reflects more exhibition football than competitive form – only the 3-0 win away to Luxembourg and the 1-1 home draw with Estonia came in the UEFA Nations League. Iceland have kept one clean sheet and failed to score twice across the run.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | A | Luxembourg | UEFA Nations League | 3-0 | W |
| 2026-09-26 | H | Estonia | UEFA Nations League | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-06-10 | A | Argentina | International Friendly | 0-3 | L |
| 2026-05-31 | A | Japan | International Friendly | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-03-31 | A | Haiti | International Friendly | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-03-28 | A | Canada | International Friendly | 2-2 | D |
Bulgaria: Recent Form
Bulgaria’s record over the same stretch is two wins, two draws and two losses (D L D L W W), with 14 goals scored and 7 conceded for a points-per-game figure of 1.33. Two of the six matches were friendlies; among the competitive games, Bulgaria drew 0-0 with Estonia and lost 1-2 to Luxembourg in their most recent UEFA Nations League outings. They have kept two clean sheets and failed to score twice in that span.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | H | Estonia | UEFA Nations League | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-09-26 | H | Luxembourg | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-06-05 | A | Moldova | International Friendly | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-06-01 | H | Montenegro | International Friendly | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-03-30 | A | Indonesia | World Series | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-03-27 | A | Solomon Islands | World Series | 10-2 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Bulgaria have won both of the 2 recorded meetings between these sides; Iceland have yet to win one.
- The 2 recorded meetings have produced an average of 4.5 goals each.
- Iceland’s last six matches: 1 win, 3 draws, 2 losses (ppg 1.00), including 4 friendlies.
- Bulgaria’s last six matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses (ppg 1.33), including 2 friendlies.
- Bulgaria have kept 2 clean sheets in their last six games compared with Iceland’s 1.
- Iceland lead Group D on 4 points from two games; Bulgaria are fourth on 1 point.
How Iceland and Bulgaria Compare
Bulgaria’s recent form edges Iceland’s on paper, with a higher points-per-game return (1.33 vs 1.00) and considerably more goals scored (14 to 7) despite conceding only one fewer across the same number of matches. Iceland, by contrast, head into this UEFA Nations League meeting top of Group D with a +3 goal difference from two games, while Bulgaria sit bottom of the same group on -1. Their only previous meetings, both qualifiers from the mid-2000s, went Bulgaria’s way, though that record predates the current Nations League context by two decades.
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FAQ
How many times have Iceland and Bulgaria played each other?
On record, Iceland and Bulgaria have met at least 2 times, both qualifiers played between 2004 and 2005; the provider’s archive does not extend further back, so this covers the most recent meetings on record.
Who has won more meetings between Iceland and Bulgaria?
Bulgaria have won both of the 2 recorded meetings between the two sides; Iceland have not yet beaten Bulgaria in this fixture’s recorded history.
What are Iceland’s and Bulgaria’s current standings in the UEFA Nations League?
Iceland are first in Group D of the UEFA Nations League with 4 points from two games, while Bulgaria sit fourth in the same group with 1 point.
When do Iceland and Bulgaria play next?
Iceland host Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League on 3 October 2026.