Bosnia and Herzegovina will go head-to-head against Austria in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, in what is shaping up to be one of the most important matches of the group stage.
Bosnia returned to winning ways with a 6-0 thumping San Marino on Saturday, while Austria secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Cyprus and are now on a three game winning streak.
The game is a battle between the group’s top two sides, with the Dragons aiming to make a big statement at home and the Wonder Team determined to maintain their excellent goal-scoring form.
Read our Bosnia vs Austria predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Europe World Cup qualifiers predictions.
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Bosnia vs Austria prediction: Draw expected from the game
Key statistics
- Both teams have played a full-time draw in three of their last five meetings
- A 1-1 scoreline have been played in two of their last five encounters.
- Their last five clashes have seen them score under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Bosnia 1-1 Austria
We are predicting a 1-1 correct score, as all signs point towards a very close and balanced contest. The head-to-head history between the Dragons and the Wonder Team shows how evenly matched these teams are, with three of their last five meetings ending in a draw.
Both sides have not had many goals scored in their previous meeting and boast strong defences that make them hard to break down. While Austria may have a slight edge in attacking quality, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s home support could level the playing field, making a tightly contested draw the most likely outcome.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Austria slight favourites
- Home: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.74%
- Draw: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.03%
- Away: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.89%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The odds clearly point to Austria as the stronger side, with odds of 1.73, with a 58% chance of winning. Bookmakers believe Austria are more likely than not to take all three points, especially considering their recent form and overall squad strength.
A draw is priced at 3.70, giving it around a 27% chance, which shows that while it is possible, it is not the most expected outcome. On the other hand, Bosnia are seen as the underdogs, with odds of 4.60, suggesting only a 22% chance of winning.
Most recent head-to-head: No clear advantage in previous meetings
The head-to-head record between Sergej Barbarez’s team and Ralf Rangnick’s side shows just how evenly matched these two teams have been in recent years, making this fixture intriguing. In their last five meetings, both nations have claimed one win each, while three games ended in draws.
The most recent clashes in the UEFA Nations League saw a 0-0 draw and a narrow 1-0 victory for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which highlights the tight and competitive nature of this rivalry, where neither side has been able to dominate.
UEFA Nations League 15/11/18
Austria
Bosnia-Herzegovina
UEFA Nations League 11/09/18
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Austria
International Match 31/03/15
Austria
Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Bosnia preview: No injury worries
Barbarez’s side come into this match with a solid World Cup qualifying record so far. They have been defensively strong and will be hoping their experienced players can make the difference. There are no specific injuries to the team ahead of the game. The Bosnian team will need to be at their very best to overcome the strong Austrian side.
Predicted lineup: Vasilj (GK), Gazibegovic, Radeljic, Barisic, Hajradinovic, Burnic, Tahirovic, Basic, Dzeko, Demirovic & Alajbegovic
Last five fixtures
- 06.09.25 – San Marino 0 – 6 Bosnia & Herzegovina
- 10.06.25 Slovenia 2 – 1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
- 07.06.25 Bosnia & Herzegovina 1 – 0 San Marino
- 24.03.25 Bosnia & Herzegovina 2 – 1 Cyprus
- 21.03.25 Romania 0 – 1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Austria preview: Full squad available
Rangnick’s team are in great spirits after their recent performances, especially the resounding victory against San Marino. They have been scoring goals freely and their team is a mix of young, talented players and experienced leaders.
There are no major injury concerns in the Austrian camp and the coach will be keen for his team to maintain their unbeaten record in the qualifying campaign.
Predicted lineup: Schlager (GK), Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene, Sabitzer, Laimer, Seiwald, Schlager, Baumgartner, Arnautovic & Wimmer
Last five fixtures
- 06.09.25 – Austria 1 – 0 Cyprus
- 10.06.25 – San Marino 0 – 4 Austria
- 07.06.25 – Austria 2 – 1 Romania
- 23.03.25 – Serbia 2 – 0 Austria
- 20.03.25 – Austria 1 – 1 Serbia
Player to watch: Marko Arnautovic
One of the key players to keep an eye on for Austria is their experienced forward, Marko Arnautovic, who has been in strong form with two goals in his last five international games.
His mix of experience, leadership and ability to deliver in important moments makes him a big danger for the Bosnia and Herzegovina defence.