Bosnia & Herzegovina
Qatar
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Bosnia & Herzegovina faced Switzerland away, suffering a 4-1 defeat. This loss leaves them searching for their first victory of the tournament.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Team Overview
Qatar's most recent World Cup encounter ended in a heavy 6-0 loss to Canada while playing away. This result continues a disappointing start to their campaign.
Match statistics (Canada vs Qatar):
Bosnia & Herzegovina secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Qatar in their World Cup group stage match, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline.
The home side took control early, with K. Alajbegovic opening the scoring in the 29th minute, assisted by I. Basic. Just five minutes later, M. Abunada inadvertently doubled the lead with an own goal, putting Bosnia firmly in the driver's seat. Qatar managed to pull one back just before halftime through H. Al Haydos, who capitalized on a well-placed assist from Edmilson Junior.
Throughout the match, Bosnia & Herzegovina maintained 56% possession and demonstrated their offensive strength with 14 total shots, of which 5 were on target. In contrast, Qatar struggled to create clear chances, managing only 7 total shots with just 1 on goal. The home team also earned 5 corners compared to Qatar's 4, further illustrating their attacking intent.
In the second half, Bosnia continued to press, and E. Mahmic sealed the game with a goal in the 80th minute, assisted by D. Hadzikadunic. Despite a late yellow card for Mahmic, Bosnia's solid performance ensured they walked away with all three points, leaving Qatar to ponder their missed opportunities and tactical adjustments needed for future matches.
Bosnia & Herzegovina has shown a mixed performance in their last matches, with a recent loss to Switzerland (1-4) and a draw against Canada (1-1). They have scored a total of 2 goals in their last two games, averaging 1 goal per game. In contrast, Qatar has struggled significantly, suffering a heavy defeat against Canada (0-6) and managing only a draw against Switzerland (1-1). They have scored just 1 goal in their last two matches, averaging 0.5 goals per game.
In their head-to-head encounters, Bosnia & Herzegovina has a perfect record against Qatar, winning their only previous match 3-1. The average goals per game in their encounters stands at 4.00, indicating a high-scoring tendency. Recent statistics show Bosnia & Herzegovina with an average of 1.0 goals for and 2.5 against in their last matches, while Qatar has averaged 0.5 goals for and 3.5 against. This disparity suggests a significant advantage for Bosnia & Herzegovina in terms of offensive capability and defensive resilience.
N. Vasilj
G
A. Dedic
D
N. Katic
D
T. Muharemovic
D
S. Kolasinac
D
A. Memic
M
B. Tahirovic
M
I. Sunjic
M
K. Alajbegovic
M
E. Demirovic
F
E. Dzeko
F
M. Abunada
G
A. Al Oui
D
Pedro Miguel
D
B. Khoukhi
D
H. Al Amin
D
J. Gaber
M
A. O. Madibo
M
I. Laye
M
Edmilson Junior
F
Y. Abdurisag
F
A. Afif
F
