Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 12, 2026
In the first round of the World Cup on June 12, 2026, a match will be played between the national teams of Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Both sides believe they can achieve success here.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Team News and Expert Analysis
After last year's CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Canada picked up seven of nine points in the group stage but were immediately knocked out in the playoffs by Guatemala on penalties, the team only played friendly matches, preparing for the "home" World Cup. The preparation went well – in 2025, they lost only to Australia. In the spring, they took revenge on Guatemala and drew with Iceland and Tunisia. Ahead of the World Cup, they played a couple more warm-up matches. They finally picked up a win, against Uzbekistan. But against Ireland, it ended 1-1.
Bosnia and Herzegovina lost the fight for the top spot in their qualifying group to Austria but finished four points above Romania to secure second place. As a result, the team again qualified for the playoffs, and this time they succeeded. First, Džeko and company knocked out Wales on penalties after a 1-1 draw, then repeated the feat against the favorites, Italy. Even with North Macedonia, in a friendly at the end of May, it was a draw. Against Panama, they produced their "trademark" 1-1 once again.
As tournament hosts, Canada are currently scoring just 0.9 goals per game, but concede only 0.4. The European visitors, while scoring two goals per game, concede half that number, one per match.
Previous Matches: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides.
The hosts are considered clear favorites. However, a more pragmatic bet might be on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.69).
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Key Statistics and Trends
- Since March last year, Canada has lost in regular time only once
- 20% of Canada's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 1.3
- Bosnia and Herzegovina has drawn five times
- 80% of Bosnia's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Probable Starting Lineups
Canada plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Crépeau – Laryea, Cornelius, Laryea, Johnston – Millar, Koné, Eustáquio, Buchanan – Larin, David. Bombito is injured and will miss the tournament.
Bosnia and Herzegovina play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Vasilj – Dedić, Katić, Muharemović, Kolašinac – Lukić, Tahirović, Bašić, Bajraktarević – Džeko, Demirović.
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