Bosnia & Herzegovina take on the visitors Cyprus in a World Cup 2026 qualification match. The match will be played on Monday, March 24th at Bilino Polje (Zenica).
Bosnia needs success. The Golden Lilies have a solid group of experienced players, even if their biggest stars are nearing the end of their careers. Miralem Pjanić has already retired from international football, while Edin Džeko still captains the team. However, they failed to qualify for the Euros—despite scoring first, they collapsed at home against Ukraine in the playoff semifinal last year. Following that disappointment, national icon Sergej Barbarez took over as head coach, but the former striker also struggled in the fall. His team failed to win a single match, managing home draws against the Netherlands and Hungary while losing twice to Germany. Still, the new cycle started on a high note: as underdogs in Romania, they not only held out against Lucescu’s side but even snatched a 1-0 victory. Given their recent performances, Bosnia appears to be gradually improving under Barbarez’s leadership.
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Cyprus hit rock bottom two years ago. During the last qualifying campaign, they failed to pick up a single point, losing twice even to Georgia—not to mention heavy defeats against Norway, Scotland, and, of course, Spain. They then moved on to the Nations League, where, despite facing seemingly easier opposition, they only managed two wins—both against Lithuania. At the same time, they suffered humiliating results, conceding seven goals over two matches against both Romania and Kosovo. In the new edition of the competition, Nikos Kostenoglou’s squad was handed the perfect opportunity to start with a win, playing at home against San Marino, one of Europe’s weakest teams. While they did secure three points, their performance was far from dominant, with a routine 2-0 victory rather than a convincing display. This lack of attacking firepower remains a major concern.
These teams met annually from 2014 to 2017 in both Euro and World Cup qualifying campaigns. First, they traded away victories, and then they each won at home. The hosts are clearly the stronger side and should secure a comfortable victory. A bet on Bosnia to win with a -1.5 goal handicap looks like the best option.
Prediction for the match: Bosnia & Herzegovina to win with -1.5 handicap.
