Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup Betting Preview: Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
Co-hosts Canada square off against Bosnia-Herzegovina in this FIFA World Cup Group B clash at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 12 June.
Switzerland and Qatar complete the Group B lineup. The bookies make Switzerland clear favourites to win the group, ahead of Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Qatar are the rank outsiders.
It could be worth heading to the Full-Time Result market and backing Canada to get the win. The hosts are available at -122 and we expect them to have enough quality to see off Bosnia-Herzegovina by the final whistle.
Home advantage could prove significant here, while Bosnia-Herzegovina have looked far less convincing on their travels. They have failed to win five of their last seven away matches across World Cup qualifying and the Nations League, with one of their two victories coming against minnows San Marino.
Canada also appear stronger on paper, with greater depth and quality throughout the squad. There are questions surrounding Bosnia-Herzegovina's attacking threat too, with 40-year-old Edin Dzeko still the focal point of their forward line. That reliance on a veteran striker could leave the Dragons short of firepower against a capable Canadian side.
As one of the host nations, Canada did not need to navigate qualifying and have instead focused on a programme of international friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
The Reds are unbeaten in their last eight friendly matches and rounded off their tournament preparations with a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Edmonton before drawing 1-1 with Ireland in Montreal.
Canada's last competitive match ended in disappointment as they were eliminated by Guatemala in the Gold Cup quarter-finals on 29 June 2025. After a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes at U.S. Bank Stadium, they were beaten on penalties. Jesse Marsch's side managed just two shots on target and 42% possession, with Jonathan David scoring their only goal.
Bosnia-Herzegovina fell short of automatic qualification after finishing runners-up to Austria in their qualifying group. However, they secured their place at the World Cup via the UEFA play-offs, overcoming both Wales and Italy in penalty shootouts.
In the play-off final, Sergej Barbarez's team overcame Italy at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica after a dramatic encounter finished 1-1 in 90 minutes. Bosnia-Herzegovina dominated possession with 61% of the ball and recorded 11 shots on goal, with Haris Tabaković finding the net before they prevailed in the shootout.
In their final preparations for the tournament, Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 0-0 with North Macedonia in Sarajevo before playing out a 1-1 draw against Panama at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
Head-to-Head Statistics
There is no head-to-head history between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, with this set to be their first-ever meeting.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Canada |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia and H. |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 5:6 | 4 |
Canada have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.6 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The Canadiens have averaged 51.6% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Jonathan David leads the way with 4 goals, while Tajon Buchanan and Nathan Saliba have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Mathieu Choiniere, Niko Sigur and Jonathan David have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has kept 2 clean sheets.
Bosnia-Herzegovina have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.9% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.
Edin Dzeko has landed 6 goals, Haris Tabakovic 3, with Esmir Bajraktarevic and two others scoring 1. Amar Memic and Amar Dedic are the top assist makers on 2, with Nikola Vasilj recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Canada confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Maxime Crepeau (GK), Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Tajon Buchanan, Ismael Kone, Stephen Eustaquio, Liam Millar, Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi.
Bosnia-Herzegovina confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Nikola Vasilj (GK), Amar Dedic, Nikola Katic, Tarik Muharemovic, Sead Kolasinac, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ivan Basic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Amar Memic, Ermedin Demirovic, Jovo Lukic.
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Match Prediction
We can back Canada at -122 to claim a World Cup victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest World Cup stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
Key Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our football analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
There is a fantastic betting option which allows you to combine Canada to win with both teams to find the net. Simply head to the Result + BTTS market to secure bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
One bet that has caught our eye is Canada to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) has fired over 1.5 shots in his past two matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Player Shots line which is available at odds of -135.
Jonathan David (Canada) has scored at least one goal in his past two matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +138 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Canada to claim a victory, BTTS No as well as Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) to manage Over 1.5 shots.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Some will want to go ahead and back Canada at -120 to win this Group B encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 55% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +370 for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Canada -0.5 at -125 or alternatively Bosnia-Herzegovina +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -100.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -135.
The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the World Cup games.
Jonathan David is available at +160 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +380 to find the net first.
- Friendlies: 06/06 Panama 1 Bosnia and H.1
- Friendlies: 29/05 Bosnia and H. 0 North Macedonia0
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 2nd Round: 31/03 Bosnia and H. 5 Italy2
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 2nd Round: 26/03 Wales 3 Bosnia and H.5
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. H: 18/11 Austria 1 Bosnia and H.1
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Canada Stats
Bosnia-Herzegovina Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.88 corners awarded and 3.38 corners against in the last 8 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.25 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 0 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.50% possession in the last 8 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 8 home matches
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the World Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
Canada Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bosnia-Herzegovina Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Canada Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bosnia-Herzegovina Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Canada Substitutes
- 1Dayne St. Clair
- 3Alfie Jones
- 5Joel Waterman
- 6Mathieu Choiniere
- 9Cyle Larin
- 14Jacob Shaffelburg
- 15Moise Bombito
- 18Owen Goodman
- 19Alphonso Davies
- 20Ali Ahmed
- 21Jonathan Osorio
- 23Niko Sigur
- 24Promise David
- 25Nathan Saliba
- 26Jayden Nelson
Bosnia-Herzegovina Substitutes
- 2Nihad Mujakic
- 3Dennis Hadzikadunic
- 8Armin Gigovic
- 9Samed Bazdar
- 11Edin Dzeko
- 12Mladen Jurkas
- 14Ivan Sunjic
- 16Amir Hadziahmetovic
- 17Dzenis Burnic
- 19Kerim Alajbegovic
- 21Stjepan Radeljic
- 22Martin Zlomislic
- 23Haris Tabakovic
- 24Arjan Malic
- 26Ermin Mahmic
Previous Canada Lineups
Previous Bosnia-Herzegovina Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Canada Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jesse Marsch
Bosnia-Herzegovina Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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