Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 18, 2026
In the second round of the World Cup on June 18, 2026, the national teams of Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina will face each other. Both sides are aiming for their first victory in the tournament.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Swiss reached another major tournament by winning their qualifying group, earning fourteen points from six matches. However, their results in friendlies have been somewhat mixed. In the opening round against Qatar, despite clear superiority, they managed to score only once and paid for their pragmatic approach by conceding an equalizer in stoppage time.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are only appearing at their second-ever World Cup. In qualification, they edged out Romania for second place, falling just a couple of points short of leaders Austria. This meant they had to play in the playoffs, where they drew 1-1 with both Wales and Italy—but both times, Vasilj was the hero in the penalty shootouts. In the previous round against Canada, they took the lead in the middle of the first half and hoped to hold on, but ultimately conceded and ended up with a 1-1 draw.
Yakin's men average 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match. Džeko and company are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
The teams have met only once before, in a friendly in 2016. On that occasion, Bosnia and Herzegovina won convincingly, 2-0.
It's unlikely that Xhaka and his teammates will repeat the same mistakes. The prediction is for a Swiss win (odds – 1.61).
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Key Stats and Trends
- Switzerland have won two of their last seven matches
- 60% of Switzerland's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.8
- Bosnia and Herzegovina have drawn five matches in a row
- 90% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.6
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Probable Line-ups
Switzerland are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Kobel - Rodriguez, Akanji, Elvedi, Zakaria - Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer - Vargas, Embolo, Ndoye
Bosnia and Herzegovina are likely to use a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible line-up): Vasilj - Kolašinac, Muharemović, Katić, Dedić - Memić, Bašić, Tahirović, Bajraktarević - Lukić, Demirović. Ćelik and Tabaković will not play; Kolašinac is also struggling with fitness issues.
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