In the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, Bosnia and Herzegovina will host Cyprus at home on March 24, 2025, at 19:45 at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica. Both teams started the qualifying series with victories, so an exciting clash is expected.
Team performance
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
The Bosnian national team has been through a difficult period, failing to win a match in the UEFA Nations League and finishing bottom of their group. However, they surprisingly won 1-0 away against Romania in the first round of World Cup qualifiers, thanks to an early goal from Armin Gigovic.
Cyprus:
Cyprus also started their qualifying campaign with a win, beating San Marino 2-0 at home. The team dominated the match, attempting 26 shots to their opponents' five. Under the guidance of new national team captain Apostolos Mantzios, the team has started with a positive result, which should give them confidence going forward.
Important missing items
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
The national team is still without Anel Ahmedhodzic, who is in conflict with the federation, and Jusuf Gazibegovic is absent due to injury. In order to rejuvenate the squad, several experienced players were left out, so only four have more than 20 international caps. The team is still led by 38-year-old Edin Dzeko, who played his 140th international match on Friday.
Cyprus:
There are no significant absentees in the Cypriot national team, so Apostolos Mantzios can field his team with the strongest lineup.
Tactical analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Coach Sergej Barbarez is expected to use a 4-3-3 formation. Edin Dzeko could be joined by young talents up front, while Armin Gigovic could lead the way in midfield. The experienced Sead Kolasinac could be key in defence.
Cyprus:
The Cypriot team also prefers a 4-3-3 formation. In the attack, Ioannis Pittas and Andronikos Kakoullis can pose a threat to the opponent's goal. In the midfield, Giannis Satsias and Ioannis Kousoulos can provide stability and creativity.
Weather conditions
The weather in Zenica is expected to be pleasant during the match, with temperatures around 15°C and light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
Tipmix tips
Considering the current form of both teams and the home field advantage, the following betting option is worth considering:
Goals over 2.5: Both teams play an attacking game, so it is expected that more goals will be scored in the match.
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