Bulgaria vs Ukraine Prediction & Betting Tips - Nations League

Prediction published on 27/06/2026, 16:05  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 30/06/2026 at 06:43 in Nations League Predictions

Sunday’s Week 2 action at the 2026 FIVB Nations League kicks off with Bulgaria taking on Ukraine. Neither of these sides have ever managed a straight sets win against the other, which sees us leaning toward the points market for our main prediction in this clash. 

Bulgaria have experienced a mixed 2026 VNL campaign to this point, splitting their four games in Week 1, while notching up two wins in three in Week 2, following their 3-2 victory over Canada. 

Rising star Aleksandar Nikolov has nothing short of sensational for the team this year, as he is the second-highest scoring player in this competition after seven games with 168 points. 

Bulgaria are two places below the final round qualification zone. They have won six of their last 10 matches in all competitions and beat this opponent in a friendly in the lead-up to this competition. 

Meanwhile, Ukraine have been one of the most impressive teams at the 2026 VNL, as they have now won five of their seven matches following a 3-1 victory over Canada on Friday evening. 

Vasyl Tupchii once again led the team with 20 points in that victory over Canada. The veteran opposite spiker is their leading scorer in the tournament with 104 points, including 11 blocks. 

Ukraine are third in the standings and have won six of their last 10 matches. They also beat this opponent 3-1 in the 2025 edition of this competition.