World Football Elo before kick-off, and what the result did to it.
Expected score for Bulgaria: 59.7% (a draw counts half), home advantage included. An upset — the lower-rated side won.
Meeting 14 of 18, 1957–2021.
Before
After
Before
After
From Bulgaria's side.
| 5 Jun 2021 | Russia | 0–1 | Away | Friendly | — |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Russia | 0–1 | Away | Friendly | — |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Russia | 2–2 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Russia | 2–4 | Away | FIFA World Cup qualification 1997 | — |
| 10 Sep 1997 | Russia | 1–0 | Home | FIFA World Cup qualification 1997 | — |
| 21 Feb 1989 | Russia | 1–2 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 26 Mar 1980 | Russia | 1–3 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 28 Mar 1979 | Russia | 1–3 | Away | Friendly | — |
| 24 Mar 1976 | Russia | 0–3 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 28 Mar 1973 | Russia | 1–0 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 7 Jun 1972 | Russia | 0–1 | Away | Friendly | — |
| 29 Mar 1972 | Russia | 1–1 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 28 Apr 1971 | Russia | 1–1 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 6 May 1970 | Russia | 0–0 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 5 May 1970 | Russia | 3–3 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 8 Oct 1967 | Russia | 1–2 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 29 Nov 1964 | Russia | 0–0 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 21 Jul 1957 | Russia | 0–4 | Home | Friendly | — |
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