Group stage · Group B · #26
Switzerland v Bosnia
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
The goals, minute by minute
- 74'Johan ManzambiGoal · 1-0
- 80'Tarik MuharemovicRed card
- 84'Rubén VargasGoal · 2-0
- 90'Johan ManzambiGoal · 3-0
- 90'+3'Ermin MahmicGoal · 3-1
- 90'+7'Granit XhakaPenalty · 4-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Switzerland (19th FIFA) vs Bosnia (65th FIFA)
Level of the teams
- Switzerland: group favorite, the only side with World Cup knockout experience, a solid block under Murat Yakin (Xhaka, Embolo).
- Bosnia: individual talent (Džeko, Tabaković) but inconsistent and limited in squad depth.
Key factors
- Switzerland more solid, organized and experienced.
- Bosnia relies on its finishing and a few quality players.
- Switzerland wants an authoritative start to set up the group.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Switzerland (alternative: 1-0 Switzerland)
- Switzerland win: 58%
- Draw: 27%
- Bosnia win: 15%
Player to watch: Granit Xhaka, the brain of Switzerland's game.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-high
Switzerland is more complete and experienced and should prevail. Bosnia can trouble them at set pieces, but the favorite is clearly Switzerland.