Both teams are expected to push forward and chase three vital points in the playoff race. Bosnia & Herzegovina will be without their best defender Tarik Muharemovic, while Qatar have conceded seven goals across their opening two games. BTTS is a value bet.
Key Stats
- Bosnia & Herzegovina have seen BTTS in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Edin Dzeko has scored 73 goals in his 149 matches for Bosnia & Herzegovina.
- Qatar have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 11 matches.
Two Previous Meetings
Qatar won the first head to head meeting against the Dragons 2-0 in January 2000, while the second clash ended in a 1-1 draw in August 2010. Both matches so far were international friendlies.
Bosnia & Herzegovina Desperate for Points
Bosnia & Herzegovina are now in a must-win situation after collecting just one point from the opening two rounds at the World Cup 2026.
They were more than happy with a 1-1 initial draw against co-hosts Canada where Jovo Lukic’s header put them ahead in the 21st minute but ultimately conceded equalizer. The Dragons had 0.98-1.23 xG, 39% possession and 3-4 shots on target here.
Sergej Barbarez’s side defended well against favored Switzerland in the second round for 74 minutes when they conceded first goal, while their best defender Tarik Muharemovic was sent off a couple of minutes later. This led to a collapse, losing the encounter 4-1.
Qatar Coming off a Disastrous Defeat
Like Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar will need three points in this final round to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive, currently sitting bottom of the group with one draw and one defeat.
They started the tournament by upsetting favored Switzerland, scoring an equalizer in the 94th minute (Miro Muheim’s own goal) to secure a 1-1 draw. Qatar were heavily outplayed here with 3.20-0.60 expected goals and 6-26 shots.
Julen Lopategui’s side looked disastrous in the second round against co-hosts Canada, suffering a convincing 6-0 defeat while Homam Al Amin and Assim Madibo were sent off. They had two shots here compared to Canada’s 32.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Bosnia & Herzegovina (4-4-2) Nikola Vasilj; Amar Dedic, Nikola Katic, Nihad Mujakic, Sead Kolasinac; Benjamin Tahirovic, Ivan Basic, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic; Ermedin Demirovic, Edin Dzeko
Bosnia & Herzegovina's best defender Tarik Muharemovic is suspended after receiving direct red card against Switzerland. Edin Dzeko fully recovered from a shoulder injury and is expected to start.
Bosnia & Herzegovina's best defender Tarik Muharemovic is suspended after receiving direct red card against Switzerland. Edin Dzeko fully recovered from a shoulder injury and is expected to start.
Qatar (4-2-3-1) Meshaal Barsham; Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Lucas Mendes, Sultan Al Braik; Ahmed Fathi, Karim Boudiaf; Edmilson Junior, Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Afif; Almoez Ali
Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo are suspended for Qatar, both being sent off against Canada.
Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo are suspended for Qatar, both being sent off against Canada.