Read our prediction for Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Prediction & Betting tips
Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina will face off in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (Inglewood). Both teams are coming off 1-1 draws in the first round, which leaves the group wide open, with all four teams tied on points and goal difference. The match promises to be one of attrition. Switzerland will try to control the tempo through possession and open up Bosnia’s crowded defense. The probable absence of Džeko considerably reduces the Bosnians’ counterattacking power.
Switzerland:
Murat Yakin’s team clearly dominated the opening match against Qatar, with 26 shots on goal and 68% possession. However, the Swiss paid dearly for their lack of pragmatism in attack and were dramatically equalised in the 94th minute through an own goal by Miro Muheim. Switzerland continue to rely on superior international experience and the backbone of Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji. The squad is fully medically fit. Young talent Johan Manzambi could get a chance to start as a starter on the attacking flank, while Breel Embolo will lead the offensive line.
Switzerland: Kobel – Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez – Freuler, Xhaka – Ndoye, Amdouni, Vargas (or Manzambi) – Embolo.
Bosnia & Herzegovina:
Sergej Barbarez’s team put in a solid defensive performance against tournament co-hosts Canada, earning a point away in Toronto. Jovo Lukić scored for the Bosnians, but the team eventually caved in to the pressure. Bosnia is on an impressive nine-match unbeaten run, but their last six games have ended in draws (five of them 1-1), reflecting a compact defense and a lack of attacking firepower. Big problems in attack. Veteran and captain Edin Džeko (shoulder injury) remains uncertain, as does striker Haris Tabaković. Defender Sead Kolašinac is expected to overcome minor physical problems and start.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Vasilj – Ahmedhodžić, Katic, Bičakčić, Kolašinac – Gazibegović, Tahirović, Hadžiahmetović, Dedic – Lukić, Demirović.
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina head to head matches
29.03.16 FI Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina 0:2
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 2.10
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