WC Qualifier: Bosnia vs. Italy Preview, Odds, and Picks (Mar 31)

• Bosnia have only qualified for the World Cup on one occasion
• Italy haven’t qualified for the World Cup since 2014

The Road to the World Cup concludes on March 31, as Italy aim to avoid a shock exit when they travel to Bosnia. Find the odds and our picks for the World Cup Qualification playoff final here.

How to Watch

• When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 2:45 PM ET
• Where: Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia
• How to Watch: FOX

Bosnia vs. Italy Odds

Bosnia vs. Italy Head-to-Head

Italy are unbeaten in five fixtures with Bosnia, winning on four occasions. Italy recorded a 1-0 home win in the latest clash in June 2024.

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Game Preview

A place at the World Cup will be up for grabs on Tuesday, as a victory for either Italy or Bosnia would secure their spot in Group B this summer alongside Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar.

Bosnia has only qualified for the World Cup on one previous occasion, suffering a group stage exit in 2014. The nation showed flashes of their best form during qualification, losing just twice in their last nine.

They showed their character in their semi-final against Wales, scoring late in normal time before progressing via penalties. Edin Dzeko netted the crucial leveler, and the veteran will lead the line on Tuesday.

Italy’s qualification record has been poor in recent years, having failed to reach the World Cup since 2014. Italy won seven of their nine qualifiers, with both of their defeats coming against Norway.

Genaro Gattuso’s Italy kept their nerve in their semi-final last week, scoring twice in the second period to beat Northern Ireland. Defensively, the nation looked strong, as they didn’t allow a single shot on target.

Bosnia vs. Italy Picks

Italy showed their class in the semi-final against Northern Ireland, and they will be hard to beat on the road against an inexperienced nation at this level.

Free Pick:

• Italy (-180)