No scorers on record for this match.
World Football Elo before kick-off, and what the result did to it.
Expected score for Japan: 84.5% (a draw counts half), home advantage included. An upset — the lower-rated side won.
Meeting 5 of 6, 1976–2016.
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From Japan's side.
| 3 Jun 2016 | Bulgaria | 7–2 | Home | Kirin Cup 2016 | — |
| 30 May 2013 | Bulgaria | 0–2 | Home | Kirin Challenge Cup 2013 | — |
| 9 May 2006 | Bulgaria | 1–2 | Home | Kirin Cup 2006 | — |
| 1 Feb 1976 | Bulgaria | 0–3 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 28 Jan 1976 | Bulgaria | 1–1 | Home | Friendly | — |
| 25 Jan 1976 | Bulgaria | 1–3 | Home | Friendly | — |
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