2026-2027 Nations League: Bulgaria vs. Iceland, Probable Lineups

Bulgaria and Iceland face off at 8:45 p.m. in Sofia in a match for Matchday 5 of Group 4 in League C of the 2026-2027 Nations League. The home team has 4 points in the standings and is coming off a 2-0 victory in Luxembourg: a win is crucial to keeping their hopes of promotion to League B alive.

Iceland leads the group, remains undefeated, and has 8 points: a win would virtually guarantee them the group title and promotion to the next division. In the first leg, the Icelanders cruised to a comfortable 3-0 home victory.

Kolev leads the attack for Bulgaria, with Despodov, Kostadinov, and Kirilov supporting him. Kraev and Krastev anchor the midfield, while Popov and Nurnberger are the two fullbacks.

The visitors field a front three of Hlynsson, Óskarsson, and Gudjohnsen, with Ellertsson, Johannesson, and Traustason in midfield.

Bulgaria vs. Iceland: Probable Lineups
Bulgaria (4-2-3-1): Dimitrov; Popov, Petkov, Petrov, Nürnberger; Kraev, Krastev; Despodov, Kostadinov, Kirilov; Kolev. Coach: Ribarski.
Iceland (4-3-3): Valdimarsson; Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson, Tómasson; Ellertsson, Johannesson, Traustason; Hlynsson, Óskarsson, Gudjohnsen. Head Coach: Gunnlaugsson.