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Luxembourg host Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 6 October 2026, and these predicted lineups set up an interesting contrast in how settled each side’s selection looks heading into the match. Luxembourg’s projection shows a core group starting almost every time out, while Bulgaria’s expected XI leans on a similar nucleus but with slightly different rotation at the sharp end of midfield and attack. Neither line-up is confirmed; both are built from recent starting patterns and will firm up closer to kick-off.
Luxembourg Predicted XI
Jeff Strasser’s side are projected in a 4-1-4-1, which matches the coach’s preferred shape. The predicted line-up is largely settled, with 8 of the projected XI starting their last match, suggesting Strasser has a clear first-choice group even with a Nations League fixture to manage. Anthony Moris stands out having started all three matches used for this projection, while jayson videira is the opposite case up front, with only one start across the same sample despite being pencilled in here. The rest of the XI is built around players who have started either all three or two of the last three fixtures.
Luxembourg predicted XI: Anthony Moris; Enes Mahmutovic, Florian Bohnert, Dirk Carlson, Laurent Jans; J. de Sousa Moreira Cruz, Aiman Dardari, Vincent Thill, Hamza Kadamani, Leandro Barreiro; jayson videira
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Anthony Moris | 3/3 | 3/3 | |
| D | 3 | Enes Mahmutovic | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Florian Bohnert | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 13 | Dirk Carlson | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 18 | Laurent Jans | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 6 | J. de Sousa Moreira Cruz | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 7 | Aiman Dardari | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 15 | Vincent Thill | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 20 | Hamza Kadamani | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | Leandro Barreiro | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| F | jayson videira | 1/3 | 1/3 |
Predicted Bulgaria Line-up
Atanas Ribarski’s expected XI is set up in a 3-1-4-2, again in line with the coach’s own preferred system. Bulgaria’s projection is also largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, pointing to a reasonably settled group despite the back-three shape. Daniel Naumov has started all three matches used here, while Andrian Kraev has featured in only one of the three despite being included in this projected XI, making him the player most likely to make way if Ribarski rotates. The rest of the midfield and forward line is drawn from players with two or three recent starts.
Bulgaria predicted XI: Daniel Naumov; Kristian Dimitrov, Ivan Turitsov, Dimitar Velkovski; Ilia Gruev, Georgi Rusev, Zdravko Dimitrov, Andrian Kraev, Marin Plamenov·Petkov; Lukas Petkov, Asen Chandarov
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Daniel Naumov | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Kristian Dimitrov | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 19 | Ivan Turitsov | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 21 | Dimitar Velkovski | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 4 | Ilia Gruev | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 11 | Georgi Rusev | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Zdravko Dimitrov | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Andrian Kraev | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| M | 16 | Marin Plamenov·Petkov | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| F | 20 | Lukas Petkov | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| F | 14 | Asen Chandarov | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
Danel Sinani is out injured, which thins Luxembourg’s midfield options in the projected XI. Among the bench options, Vahid Selimović, Omar Natami, Enzo dos Santos and Mathias Olesen have each started once in the matches used for this projection, making that group the most likely source of cover if Strasser needs to freshen things up in that area.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danel Sinani | M | injured | Cruciate ligament stretch |
For Bulgaria, no absentees are recorded in the data, so the team news picture is clean heading into this one. Should Ribarski look to the bench anyway, Stefan Velkov has the strongest recent record among the alternatives, with two starts in the matches used here, ahead of a cluster of players on one start apiece.
Where These Predictions Come From
Both predicted lineups are built from each side’s last three matches, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones in deciding who starts. Players confirmed as injured or suspended, such as Danel Sinani for Luxembourg, are removed from contention before the projection is built. This remains a projection rather than an announcement, and it can change once the official team news is confirmed closer to kick-off.
Read also: Luxembourg vs Bulgaria Prediction: 06.10.2026 UEFA Nations League
FAQ
What formation are Luxembourg and Bulgaria expected to play?
Luxembourg’s predicted lineup is set up in a 4-1-4-1, Jeff Strasser’s preferred shape, while Bulgaria’s expected XI lines up in a 3-1-4-2 under Atanas Ribarski.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Luxembourg vs Bulgaria?
Anthony Moris is projected to start in goal for Luxembourg, having started all three matches used for this projection, with Daniel Naumov the equivalent pick for Bulgaria.
Is anyone unavailable for Luxembourg vs Bulgaria?
Danel Sinani is out injured for Luxembourg, while no absentees are recorded in the data for Bulgaria.
When does Luxembourg vs Bulgaria kick off?
The UEFA Nations League fixture between Luxembourg and Bulgaria kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026.