Croatia vs Bulgaria – Head to head record, results & stats

Croatia

D W W W W

meetings

18 goals total

Last: 29 Mar 2022

Bulgaria

D L L L L

Croatia wins

Draws

Bulgaria wins

71% 14% 15%

Goals scored

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2.57

Avg goals / game

43%

Both to score

57%

Over 2.5 goals

3 / 1

Clean sheets (Croatia / Bulgaria)

Biggest wins

Croatia biggest win

Croatia 3–0 Bulgaria

10 Oct 2015 · UEFA European Championship

Bulgaria biggest win

Bulgaria 2–0 Croatia

12 Oct 2002 · UEFA European Championship

Highest-scoring meeting: Bulgaria 1–3 Croatia (04 Jun 2005)

All meetings (7)

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result	Competition
29 Mar 2022	Croatia	2 - 1	Bulgaria	W	International Friendly
10 Oct 2015	Croatia	3 - 0	Bulgaria	W	UEFA European Championship
10 Oct 2014	Bulgaria	0 - 1	Croatia	W	UEFA European Championship
04 Jun 2005	Bulgaria	1 - 3	Croatia	W	Qualifier
09 Oct 2004	Croatia	2 - 2	Bulgaria	D	FIFA World Cup qualificat…
11 Oct 2003	Croatia	1 - 0	Bulgaria	W	UEFA European Championship
12 Oct 2002	Bulgaria	2 - 0	Croatia	L	UEFA European Championship

By venue

At Croatia 3W 1D 0L

At Bulgaria 1W 0D 2L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year	Croatia	D	Bulgaria
2022	1	0	0
2015	1	0	0
2014	1	0	0
2005	1	0	0
2004	0	1	0
2003	1	0	0
2002	0	0	1

First meeting

12 Oct 2002

About this head-to-head

Croatia and Bulgaria have met 7 times on record. Croatia lead with 5 wins, Bulgaria have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 12 October 2002.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Croatia vs Bulgaria. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Croatia and Bulgaria.

Across their recorded meetings, Croatia have found the net 12 times against Bulgaria, while Bulgaria have scored 6 times in reply — a combined 18 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 29 March 2022, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2002. Follow every upcoming Croatia versus Bulgaria clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Croatia vs Bulgaria — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Croatia and Bulgaria played each other?

Croatia and Bulgaria have met 7 times on record, with the first meeting on 12 October 2002.

Who has won more, Croatia or Bulgaria?

Croatia have the edge with 5 wins to Bulgaria's 1, with 1 draw between them.

How many goals are scored when Croatia play Bulgaria?

Their meetings produce 2.57 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 43% of them.