- Bosnia and Herzegovina have won five, drawn four and lost just one of their last 10 matches.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina have won two, drawn three and lost one of their last six away in all competitions.
- The USA have won three and lost two of their last five matches and come into this game on the back of successive victories.
American pressure will test Bosnian discipline
Bosnia and Herzegovina can provide a stiff test for USA on Thursday with their game of cat and mouse likely to suit the outsiders. Bosnia and Herzegovina's Sergej Barbarez has his side set up to be compact, direct and physical in order to disrupt the rhythm of the US players and the visitors will look to counter the pressure they are under by using set pieces and second balls.
The Bosnians have a good run of form with just one defeat in their last 10, but it is just as likely that they keep things tight and nick a result as it is that they win convincingly. The last five games have seen them win one, draw three and lose one, and they will be looking for the USA to come at them, which is almost certainly what Mauricio Pochettino will do.
The Argentina native is making his team play at a high tempo, pressing, rotations and quick vertical breaks. The United States have won six, drawn one and lost three of their last 10 in all competitions, which is a good overall record.
Both teams to score: No looks tempting
USA are odds-on favourites at 1.58 for this game, which is short enough to ignore with Bosnia and Herzegovina listed at 5.5 and the draw at 4.1. The Bosnians are an awkward opponent for any team to face with their determination and physical style, but the odds are stacked heavily against them.
However, the Under 2.5 goals market looks great at 1.83 and Both Teams To Score: No at 1.75 appeals even more. Ermin Mahmic is Bosnia and Herzegovina's sharpest edge with two goals in their last five and they should be able to stay compact and keep it tight. USA are a tough opponent, but a narrow USA win with under 2.5 goals looks like the best bet.
