Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Poland
UEFA Nations League
Date: Monday, 7 September 2020
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Bilino Polje (Zenica).
Match preview
Bosnia has a tough task when it comes to make a serious impression in this group, and the head coach Bajevic have recently said that the team's main task is to "stay in the A-League."
The Dragons now be eyeing a place farther part, though, after taking the impressive results go to Italy in a competitive match them on Friday night.
Edin Dzeko sends Bosnia into a 1-0 lead in the 57th minute of the contest before Stefano Sensi equalized 10 minutes later as the points shared 1-1.
Bajevic's side will be looking for another positive result ahead of their next two matches in the competition at home to the Netherlands and went to Poland in October.
More importantly, though, the national team is bidding to qualify for next summer's European Championship and will take on Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the playoffs next month ahead of a potential final against Slovakia or the Republic of Ireland in November.
Poland, meanwhile, suffered defeat in the 2020-21 opener League of Nations UEFA them on Friday night, losing 1-0 to the Netherlands in Amsterdam belonging to an attack of Steven Bergwijn.
Without star forward and captain Robert Lewandowski, the visitors found it difficult to make their mark, which means that there is great pressure on them to take a positive result in their second match in the section.
Poland, though, have also already qualified for next summer's European Championship, winning eight of their 10 Group G match to finish top of the section.
Jerzy Brzeczek side have not won the UEFA League of Nations, though, losing three and drawing two of their previous five games, with four meeting that took place in the 2018-19 edition.
News team
After a 1-1 draw with Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina boss Dusan Bajevic may name an unchanged XI for this meeting with Poland.
Muhamed Bešić pushing for a start in midfield, however.
Poland Jerzy Brzeczek boss could make some changes to the XI following a toothless display 1-0 loss to the Netherlands.
Arkadiusz Milik can cause lines Krzysztof Piatek in place, while Kamil Grosicki is the choice for wide features.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland Head-to-Head
Both countries are set to take part in the first competitive match in their respective history. All three previous matches contested between men Dusan Bajevic and the Poland international friendship, the latter of which played almost a decade ago.
In their three previous meetings, Bosnia and Herzegovina only managed one draw and lost two matches remaining. Dzeko side wished to record its first win, much less competitive against men Brzeczek when they meet in Bilino Polje stadium.
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Poland prediction
It could be a cagey affair since Poland wants to put three points on the board after the defeat to the Netherlands, while Bosnia, though not on ambition want to remind the world that they are a strong home in their own backyard.
The Dragons lost two of 12 games at home, starting from the 2016/17 World Cup qualifying campaign through UNL 2018 to 2019 Euro qualifiers.
Be sure, this is a difficult place to visit and Poland should be 110% keen to take anything from this game.
Poland has a solid record around and they have do have a core of players who provided the restrictions that affect Lewandowski.
But what they need to bring is some talent into building the play and created several chances. If this continues, there will be only one outcome in Zenica, defeat is not so surprising.
Adding to this, Edin Dzeko and Edin Visca looked sharp against Italy and they can change the game in the head when least expected.
Therefore, immediate win for Poland too risky to go back and we can see this from the 2.50+ odd offered by most bookies.
Double chance on the host is given the choice only team to beat Bosnia at home in the last 4 years are Italy (2019) and Belgium (2017).
Poland on the other hand tend to play too defensive on their way, the same can be said about the hosts when coming up against a higher ranked team.
This also brings us to the conclusion that the goal will be at a premium here and because it was under 2.5 goals is a viable alternative.
Betting Tips
Chance double - Bosnia or draw in odd 1.44
Under 2.5 goals @ 1.80 odd.
