- Qatar have drawn their last two games, holding Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their Group B opener.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions (W2, D3).
- Bosnia and Herzegovina are 4th in Group B with 1 point, Qatar are 3rd on goal difference.
Draw looks the most likely outcome of Qatar vs Bosnia-Herzegovina clash
Qatar are on equal points with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B 2026 after one game each and the pair will be gunning for the win when they meet at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday.
The Bosnians are the bookmakers' favourites at 1.57 with Qatar coming in at 5.5. The draw is priced at 3.6, so it looks like the best way to play this game, but a win seems most likely and can be backed at odds-against.
The team have drawn both of their games so far, 1-1 on their travels to Panama and Canada, and are still searching for that winning edge.
Barbarez's Bosnian side are dangerous on the counter
Sergej Barbarez's team play a physical, counter-attacking style with a direct, 4-4-2 system, which means they are tough to break down and dangerous when they are able to transition quickly.
Jovo Lukic was on the scoresheet in their opening World Cup game and provides a targetman's presence up front to hold the ball up and allow the likes of Sead Kolasinac to make forward runs from deep. The ex-Schalke player is one of the more creative players on the pitch.
Qatar manager Julen Lopetegui's style is almost the antithesis of Barbarez's approach in that he sets his teams up in a more structured 4-3-3 to control possession. The 2022 hosts have been patient in their build-up and look to create overloads in wide areas to unlock the opposition defence.
Homam Elamin, who has 1 assist in Group B so far, is a creative force for Qatar, but he is more of a playmaker. The youngster has 1 assist so far in the tournament and gets into some good positions in the wide areas, but Qatar's most significant threat comes from the set-pieces.
Under 2.5 goals is the way to go
Bosnia and Herzegovina are clear favourites, but as the favoured side, we'll take Bosnia and Herzegovina to edge out Qatar in a tight and tense clash. They are a physical, counter-attacking side and that could be enough for them to find the winning goal.
Under 2.5 goals is the recommendation here, however, at 1.79 as it seems likely to be a low-scoring affair between two teams that both struggle to score.
