Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 2, 2026
UEFA Nations League B
On October 2, 2026, the national teams of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden will meet in the third round of League B of the UEFA Nations League. A clash between the group leaders.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden: team news and expert analysis
The Bosnians finally made it back to the World Cup. They advanced from the group with four points, but then lost 0-2 to the United States in the round of 32. They began the current tournament in Poland, deservedly earning a goalless draw. Then they confidently defeated Romania away from home, winning 4-2.
Sweden endured another disappointing qualifying campaign last year. However, their success in the previous Nations League sent them into the March playoff ties, where they overcame Ukraine and Poland, scoring three goals in each match. They opened their long-awaited World Cup campaign with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. But after that, they managed only a draw with Japan, suffering heavy defeats to the Netherlands in the group stage and France in the playoffs. In the current tournament, they beat Romania 2-1. Their margin against Poland was even more convincing, although they conceded again — 3-1.
Barbarez's side score 1.2 goals per game while conceding slightly more — 1.3 on average. The Scandinavians average 2.1 goals scored, while conceding slightly fewer than two per match.
Previous meetings: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden
The only meeting, a friendly, took place in 2010. Sweden won 4-2 at home.
The visitors are still considered the more likely winners, but the hosts have their own strengths. The best option here is "over 2.5 goals" (odds — 1.75).
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden: key statistics and trends
- Bosnia and Herzegovina have won two of their last four matches
- 70% of Bosnia's matches have ended with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.5 goals per game
- Sweden have won two matches in a row
- 90% of Sweden's matches have ended with both teams scoring, while the average total is 4.1 goals per game
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden: possible starting lineups
Bosnia and Herzegovina play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Zlomislic — Memic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac — Gigovic, Mahmic, Basic — Bajraktarevic, Tabakovic, Alajbegovic
Sweden play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Johansson — Svensson, Starfelt, Lindelof, Gudmundsson — Valemark, Bergvall — Ayari, Zeneli, Nygren — Gyokeres
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