FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 1972/73 · May 2, 1973 ⚡ Upset · 16 Elo
Bulgaria
UEFA · Europe
2 – 1
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
Elo before
1220
+16 → 1236
Gap
36
Elo pts
Elo before
1256
-16 → 1240
Portugal
UEFA · Europe
Elo Rating Trend · Last 12 Months
Bulgaria vs Portugal
Bulgaria Portugal Match
⚡ Elo Ratings · Match Day
Bulgaria
Portugal
1220
Pre-match Elo
1256
+16
Elo Change
-16
1236
Post-match Elo
1240
⚡ Elo Ratings · Today
Bulgaria
Portugal
1032
Current Elo
1558
1351
Peak Elo (all-time)
1578
#90 World
World Rank
#5 World
#40 UEFA
Conf. Rank
#4 UEFA
⚔ Head to Head · All Time
6 wins
Record
3 wins
6W 3D 3W
18 Goals 15 Goals
Match Info
Date May 2, 1973
Competition FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Venue Sofia, Bulgaria
Neutral No
Elo Gap 36 pts
Upset 16 Elo
Expected
Win probability (Bulgaria) 59.11%
Win probability (Portugal) 40.89%
Future Meetings
March 25, 2016 Portugal 0 – 1 Bulgaria Nov. 11, 1992 Bulgaria 1 – 2 Portugal Dec. 16, 1981 Bulgaria 5 – 2 Portugal April 15, 1981 Portugal 1 – 1 Bulgaria Oct. 13, 1973 Portugal 2 – 2 Bulgaria
Previous Meetings
Dec. 17, 1967 Portugal 0 – 0 Bulgaria Nov. 26, 1967 Bulgaria 1 – 0 Portugal July 16, 1966 Bulgaria 0 – 3 Portugal Jan. 23, 1963 Bulgaria 1 – 0 Portugal Dec. 16, 1962 Portugal 3 – 1 Bulgaria
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