Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Cyprus Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

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Stadion Bilino Polje

Bosnia

Cyprus

Bosnia-Herzegovina suffered an expected loss on Friday when they visited the talented Belgium, but it was a bit heavier than they would have hoped for. They lost the game 4-0, providing a stark contrast to their 5-0 triumph over Estonia in the opening round of World Cup qualifiers last month.

Overall the hosts are in decent form though, with four wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last seven outings in all competitions. This includes an impressive 2-0 win away to Switzerland, and their only defeats have come against Spain and Belgium.

Bosnia-Herzegovina do have a decent chance of challenging for qualification as well. Belgium are the clear favourites to win the automatic spot in Russia, but Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina will be challenging each other for the runners up spot and a potential playoff. 2nd place is wide open in this group, with no clear favourite appearing as of yet.

Cyprus were never likely to be involved in this race for 2nd place, but it’s looking even slimmer after their opening two games. They lost 3-0 at home to Belgium last month and followed this with a 2-0 defeat against Greece on Friday, to make it five defeats on the bounce for them.

The visitors have lost ten of their last 13 games in all competitions, with victories coming against Andorra twice and Israel once during this period. Coincidentally, their last victory before this run of games came as they beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-1 away from home in the Euor 2016 qualifiers.

Bosnia-Herzegovina have upped their game considerably since then though. That was their last defeat on home soil and they have won four of their seven games since then. Four of their last six home games have seen at least three goals in them since they improved their attacking play, and Cyprus’ poor defence on the road has seen at least three goals scored in six of their last eight.