Bosnia & Herzegovina
Qatar
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Bosnia & Herzegovina faced Switzerland away, suffering a heavy defeat with a final score of 1-4. This loss leaves them searching for answers as they prepare to host Qatar.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Team Overview
Qatar's last outing in the World Cup ended in a dismal 0-6 loss against Canada, marking another tough day for the team. They will aim to bounce back against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Match statistics (Canada vs Qatar):
Bosnia & Herzegovina secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Qatar in their final group stage match of the World Cup, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline.
The home side opened the scoring in the 29th minute through K. Alajbegovic, who found the net with a well-placed shot following an assist from I. Basic. Just five minutes later, Qatar's M. Abunada inadvertently doubled Bosnia's lead with an own goal, leaving the visitors in a precarious position. Qatar managed to pull one back just before halftime, with H. Al Haydos scoring in the 42nd minute, assisted by Edmilson Junior, which offered a glimmer of hope.
In the second half, Bosnia maintained control, evidenced by their 56% possession and a dominant 14 total shots compared to Qatar's 7. The Bosnian defense held firm against Qatar's attempts, allowing only one shot on target throughout the match. E. Mahmic sealed the victory with a goal in the 80th minute, further solidifying Bosnia's offensive display.
Despite both teams receiving a yellow card, Qatar struggled to match Bosnia's intensity and creativity. With this win, Bosnia & Herzegovina not only secured three vital points but also demonstrated their potential as a formidable contender in the tournament.
Bosnia & Herzegovina has shown mixed results in their last two matches, with a draw against Canada (1-1) and a loss to Switzerland (1-4). They have scored a total of 2 goals and conceded 5 in these matches, averaging 1.0 goals per game. Qatar, on the other hand, has struggled significantly, suffering a heavy defeat to Canada (0-6) and managing only a draw against Switzerland (1-1). They have scored just 1 goal while conceding 7, averaging 0.5 goals per game.
In their previous head-to-head encounter, Bosnia & Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1, showcasing their attacking strength with an average of 3.00 goals scored per match in their last meeting. Bosnia had a higher possession rate (56%) and more shots on target (5) compared to Qatar's 1 shot on target. The statistics indicate that Bosnia & Herzegovina is more effective in attack and has a better defensive record, which will likely influence the outcome of this match.
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
