Bosnia Herzegovina vs Qatar Prediction & Betting Tips | 24 June 2026

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Bosnia and Herzegovina find themselves in a do-or-die scenario as they prepare to face Qatar in their concluding Group B encounter. Despite displaying considerable grit in their 4-1 loss to Switzerland, the Dragons ultimately succumbed to defensive lapses. With a chance to progress still on the cards, Bosnia are acutely aware that victory is the only acceptable outcome. The side, playing as nominal hosts, have proven a tough nut to crack lately, securing seven draws from their previous ten outings and averaging 1.5 goals per game. Nevertheless, the absence of defender Tarik Muharemovic through suspension necessitates a defensive alteration. Experienced forward Edin Dzeko is likely to be a significant factor once more, whether he begins the match or enters as a substitute. Qatar, on the other hand, arrive at this fixture with morale at a low ebb following a demoralising 6-0 thrashing by Canada. The Qatari team appeared vulnerable at both ends of the pitch, conceding 32 shots on goal and offering little in the way of attacking threat. Their recent track record is also a cause for concern, with a solitary win in their last ten fixtures and a meagre average of 0.5 goals scored per game over that span. Compounding their difficulties, Homam Al Amin and Assim Omer Madibo are both suspended, further depleting a squad already out of contention for the knockout rounds. Given the Dragons' imperative to secure all three points and Qatar's lack of confidence, a Home Win appears a strong proposition, as does Bosnia scoring Over 1.5 goals and Bosnia keeping a Clean Sheet. This World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, kicking off at 20:00.

Bosnia Herzegovina Team Form and Stats

Looking at Bosnia Herzegovina's performance over their last ten fixtures across all competitions, their form has seen them secure a number of draws alongside wins and a single defeat. They're averaging 1.30 points per game overall.

At home, their record shows a mix of wins and draws, giving them an average of 1.67 points per game. On the road, they've also drawn more often than not, with an average of 1.14 points per game.

In terms of win percentage, Bosnia Herzegovina have a 20% success rate overall, rising to 33% on home turf but dropping to 14% away from home. Their matches tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 2.80 goals per game in total. This breaks down to 2.00 goals at home and a higher 3.14 goals away. They've been scoring 1.50 goals on average overall, with 1.33 at home and 1.57 away. Defensively, they've conceded 1.30 goals per game overall, a tight 0.67 at home, but a less impressive 1.57 away.

Both Teams To Score has been a frequent outcome in their games, happening in 90% of their matches overall, 67% at home, and a perfect 100% away. Clean sheets have been a rarity, achieved in just 10% of games overall, 33% at home, and not at all away. Conversely, they've failed to score in 10% of matches overall, 33% at home, and never away. Their Expected Goals (xG) stand at 1.52 overall, a solid 2.22 at home, and 1.17 away. When it comes to Expected Goals Against (xGA), they're conceding 1.28 overall, 0.81 at home, and 1.52 away.

Qatar Team Form and Stats

Looking at Qatar's last 10 outings across all tournaments, their form has been a mixed bag. They've managed 0.70 points per game overall, with a slightly better average of 0.83 at home but dropping to 0.50 when playing away.

Their win rate stands at 10% overall, rising to 17% on home turf but hitting 0% on their travels. On average, they've bagged 2.10 goals per game in total, 2.00 at home and 2.25 on the road. Defensively, they've conceded 1.60 goals per match generally, 1.33 at home, and 2.00 away. Both teams to score has occurred in 40% of their games overall, 50% at home, and 25% away. Clean sheets have been achieved in 20% of matches overall, 17% at home, and 25% away. They've failed to score in 60% of their overall fixtures, 50% at home, and 75% away. Their expected goals figure is 1.06 overall, 1.00 at home, and 1.14 away, while expected goals against are 1.56 overall, 1.48 at home, and 1.69 away.

Bosnia Herzegovina vs Qatar Head to Head Statistics (H2H)

There are no prior encounters on record between these two clubs.