Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, Worldcup 2026 GROUP STAGE

FIFA World Cup · 2026
Thu 18 Jun 2026 · 19:00 UTC SoFi Stadium 70,026 HT 45' · FT 45'
Johan Manzambi 74' 1–0
Ruben Vargas 84' 2–0
Johan Manzambi 90' 3–0
3–1 90+3' Ermin Mahmic
Granit Xhaka pen 90+7' 4–1

Overview

Match Preview

Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Worldcup at SoFi Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
  • Assistant 1 Bruno Jesus (Portugal)
  • Assistant 2 Luciano Maia
6 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game 🟥 3 total

Head-to-Head

1
Switzerland 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Bosnia-Herzegovina

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jun Bosnia-Herzegovina H 4–1 W
13 Jun Qatar A 1–1 D
06 Jul England A 4–6 L
29 Jun Italy H 2–0 W
23 Jun Germany H 1–1 D
19 Jun Scotland A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jun Switzerland A 1–4 L
12 Jun Canada A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Switzerland Bosnia-Herzegovina
#5 Position #7
7 Points 4
3 Played 3
2 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 1
7 Scored 5
3 Conceded 6
+4 GD -1
2.33 PPG 1.33
67% Win % 33%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Switzerland this season
0% Clean Sheets
Bosnia-Herzegovina this season

Switzerland are 5th (7 pts). Bosnia-Herzegovina are 7th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Switzerland
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bosnia-Herzegovina
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Switzerland
Johan Manzambi 3 G 2 A
Breel Embolo 2 G 2 A
Ruben Vargas 2 G 1 A
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ermin Mahmic 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina has kicked off!
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' It looks surprising Bosnia-Herzegovina does not make any changes. Jovo Lukic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Switzerland are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bosnia-Herzegovina backline.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Nikola Vasilj has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Murat Yakin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Amir Hadziahmetovic, as he is very good at scoring at SoFi Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bosnia-Herzegovina that had 4 games and scored 8 goals.
  • 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 59' A moment of madness from Amar Dedic on 59 minutes earns him a card. Bosnia-Herzegovina will be frustrated.
  • 61' Poor challenge from Edin Dzeko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Bosnia-Herzegovina team. Benjamin Tahirovic is replaced by Ivan Basic on 63 minute.
  • 64' Bosnia-Herzegovina ring the changes. Edin Dzeko has done his job and it is now time for Esmir Bajraktarevic to step up.
  • 65' Nico Elvedi is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
  • 70' Ermedin Demirovic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 71' Another substitution for Switzerland to replace Dan Ndoye by Johan Manzambi on 71 minute.
  • 74' Johan Manzambi does the damage! The net is bulging and Switzerland surge ahead!
  • 79' Bosnia-Herzegovina fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Tarik Muharemovic.
  • 84' A stunning finish from Ruben Vargas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 86' Amir Hadziahmetovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ivan Sunjic at the 86 minute mark.
  • 89' The whistle greets Breel Embolo as he departs to be replaced by Cedric Itten.
  • 90' Kerim Alajbegovic makes way for Ermin Mahmic at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  • 90' Johan Manzambi makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Switzerland are in front.
  • It finishes all square. Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina share the spoils 4-1.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.44 Switzerland xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Bosnia-Herzegovina xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Switzerland to win 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Switzerland73% Draw15% Bosnia-Herzegovina12%
Actual: Switzerland win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 4.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 63%
37%
± 4.5 44%
56%

Double Chance

Switzerland or Draw
88%
Draw or Bosnia-Herzegovina
27%
Switzerland or Bosnia-Herzegovina
85%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Switzerland63% Draw28% Bosnia-Herzegovina9%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
4 – 0
6.8%
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
4.8%
5 – 1
4.7%
5 – 0
4.7%
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Switzerland

Handicap Switzerland covers Push Bosnia-Herzegovina covers
-2.5 45% — 55%
-2 45% 20% 36%
-1.5 64% — 36%
-1 64% 17% 19%
-0.5 81% — 19%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Switzerland keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Bosnia-Herzegovina keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.