Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Picks – World Cup Group B Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 18)
How to Watch
- Where: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- When: Thursday, June 18, 3:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup Preview
After the opening round, all the teams in Group B have one point. This means that the winner in the matchup between Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina will advance to the next stage.
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Switzerland Stats & Team News
For the third time in the past 4 matches, the Swiss team played a tie. They had one against Norway, then Australia, both in the preparation period, and now this vs. Qatar, 1-1.
This event was the 6th of the previous 7 times Switzerland played, with goals scored on both ends of the field. Just to add, the Swiss have only one loss in their recent 15 appearances, against Germany, 3-4.
Likely Lineup:
(4-2-3-1) Kobel; Zakaria, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Aebisher, Rieder, Ndoye; Embolo
Bosnia and Herzegovina Stats & Team News
The Dragons stopped the hosts in the opening game, which finished 1-1. Despite Canada’s dominance, Bosnia had its chances to win here, but one point is enough for them.
This is the 9th straight game in which the Dragons didn’t lose. Also, this is their 3rd consecutive tie, and the 6th straight game with under 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in all but one of Bosnia’s previous 10 games.
Likely Lineup:
(4-3-3) Vasilj; Burnic, Gigovic, Muharemovic, Memic; Celik, Basic, Bajraktarevic; Mahmic, Demirovic, Dzeko
Head-to-Head Stats
There was a friendly back in 2016, when Bosnia won 0-1 in Switzerland.
Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup Picks
This will be a very tough game, because a lot is at stake. Knowing that they have Qatar in the last round, the Bosnian team won’t be pushy in attack and won’t open up. Meanwhile, both they and the Swiss play tactical football, which is another reason to bet on low efficiency. Our suggestion for this contest is under 2.5 hits.
- Free World Cup picks: Under 2.5 goals
