Bosnia & Herzegovina
Qatar
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Bosnia & Herzegovina faced Switzerland away, suffering a heavy defeat with a final score of 1-4. This loss leaves them searching for answers as they head into their next fixture.
Match statistics (Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Team Overview
Qatar's most recent outing in the World Cup saw them take on Canada away, where they were overwhelmed, losing 0-6. This defeat has intensified their struggles as they prepare for the upcoming clash.
Match statistics (Canada vs Qatar):
Bosnia & Herzegovina secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Qatar in their World Cup group stage clash, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline.
The home side took control early on, with K. Alajbegovic opening the scoring in the 29th minute, assisted by I. Basic. Just five minutes later, M. Abunada inadvertently doubled the lead with an own goal, putting Bosnia & Herzegovina firmly in the driver's seat. Qatar managed to pull one back just before halftime through H. Al Haydos, but they were unable to maintain momentum.
Statistically, Bosnia & Herzegovina dominated the match, holding 56% possession and firing 14 shots, with 5 on target, compared to Qatar's 7 total shots and only 1 on goal. The home side also earned 5 corners to Qatar's 4, further emphasizing their attacking intent.
In the second half, Bosnia & Herzegovina continued to apply pressure, and E. Mahmic sealed the victory with a well-placed goal in the 80th minute, assisted by D. Hadzikadunic. Despite a late yellow card for Mahmic, the home team maintained their composure to secure all three points.
This win places Bosnia & Herzegovina in a strong position as they look to advance in the tournament, while Qatar will need to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of their next match.
Bosnia & Herzegovina has shown a mixed form in their last two matches, with one draw against Canada (1-1) and a heavy defeat to Switzerland (1-4). This results in an average of 1.0 goals scored and 2.5 goals conceded per game over their last two outings. In contrast, Qatar has struggled significantly, suffering a heavy loss to Canada (0-6) and managing a draw against Switzerland (1-1). Their recent performances indicate a concerning trend, averaging just 0.5 goals scored and 3.5 goals conceded.
In their previous head-to-head encounter, Bosnia & Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1, showcasing their attacking prowess with an average of 3 goals per game in their last match against Qatar. The statistical breakdown from that match indicates Bosnia had 5 shots on target and 5 corner kicks, while Qatar managed only 1 shot on target and 4 corners. This disparity highlights Bosnia's offensive capabilities 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
