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Swiss vs B i H

Switzerland will be eager to record their first win of the World Cup when they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial Group B encounter. As Switzerland were unfortunate not to beat Qatar in their opener, we predict a 2-1 home win. Murat Yakin’s men were seconds away from defeating Qatar, only to concede a stoppage-time equaliser in a frustrating 1-1 draw. The Swiss dominated large spells of that match, registering an impressive 26 goal attempts and creating enough chances to secure all three points. Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi is widely expected to return to the starting XI, providing additional energy in midfield. The Rossocrociati have been difficult to beat in recent months, losing just one of their last ten matches while averaging 1.9 goals scored per game.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, meanwhile, claimed a valuable point in a 1-1 draw with Canada despite spending long periods on the back foot. The good news for the Balkan Dragons is that experienced defender Sead Kolasinac has recovered from the injury he sustained against the Canadians and should be available for selection. Veteran striker Edin Dzeko is once again expected to start on the bench, with Bosnia likely to rely on a disciplined defensive approach and quick counter-attacks. However, the visitors have managed only two wins from their last ten matches and have kept just one clean sheet during that run. Interestingly, Bosnia won the only previous meeting between the two nations.