Bosnia & Herzegovina
Qatar
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Bosnia & Herzegovina faced Switzerland away and suffered a heavy defeat, losing 4-1. This result leaves them searching for answers as they prepare to host Qatar.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Team Overview
Qatar's last match in the World Cup ended in disaster as they were thrashed 6-0 by Canada away from home. This defeat adds to their woes as they prepare to face Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Match statistics (Canada vs Qatar):
Bosnia & Herzegovina secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Qatar in their World Cup group stage encounter, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline throughout the match.
The home side took control early, with K. Alajbegovic opening the scoring in the 29th minute, assisted by I. Basic. Just five minutes later, M. Abunada inadvertently doubled Bosnia's lead with an own goal, putting Qatar in a precarious position. Despite a spirited response, Qatar managed to pull one back just before halftime through H. Al Haydos, assisted by Edmilson Junior, ending the first half at 2-1.
In the second half, Bosnia maintained 56% possession and continued to press, firing off 14 total shots compared to Qatar's 7. The Bosnian defense held firm against Qatar's attempts, limiting them to just one shot on target. E. Mahmic sealed the match with a well-timed goal in the 80th minute, assisted by D. Hadzikadunic, further solidifying Bosnia's dominance.
With 5 shots on goal and a robust performance, Bosnia & Herzegovina demonstrated their capabilities as they advance in the tournament. Qatar, while showing moments of promise, struggled to find their rhythm and will need to regroup as they look ahead to their next challenge.
Bosnia & Herzegovina has shown a mixed performance in their last ten matches, with a recent record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss. They scored a total of 2 goals and conceded 5, averaging 1.0 goals per game. In contrast, Qatar has struggled significantly, with 1 draw and 2 losses in their last three matches, scoring only 1 goal while conceding 7, averaging 0.5 goals per game.
In their previous encounter, Bosnia & Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1, demonstrating their offensive capabilities with an average of 3.00 goals per game in head-to-head matches. The last match statistics indicate that Bosnia had a total of 14 shots, with 5 on target, while Qatar managed only 7 shots, with just 1 on target. This disparity highlights Bosnia's attacking strength compared to Qatar's defensive vulnerabilities.
N. Vasilj
G
A. Dedic
D
N. Katic
D
T. Muharemovic
D
S. Kolasinac
D
A. Memic
M
B. Tahirovic
M
I. Sunjic
M
K. Alajbegovic
M
E. Demirovic
F
E. Dzeko
F
M. Abunada
G
A. Al Oui
D
Pedro Miguel
D
B. Khoukhi
D
H. Al Amin
D
J. Gaber
M
A. O. Madibo
M
I. Laye
M
Edmilson Junior
F
Y. Abdurisag
F
A. Afif
F
