World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina

Cyprus host Group H frontrunners Bosnia-Herzegovina in this World Cup qualifying game at AEK Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 9 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Bosnia-Herzegovina Could Prove Too Strong

We’ll side with Bosnia-Herzegovina at an attractive price of -127 on the basis that they should be dominant against Cyprus. The Full-Time Result market offers a good deal of value not to mention a strong potential return.

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2-1 Victory for Bosnia-Herzegovina in Last H2H

Cyprus drew their last game 2-2 at home, with the action taking place at Neo GSP Stadium against Romania in the World Cup qualifier. The White and Blue enjoyed 58% possession and had eight shots on target, with Loizos Loizou and Charalambos Charalambous scoring one goal each.

Bosnia-Herzegovina lost when last in action. In a home game at Bilino Polje Stadium, they were beaten 2-1 by Austria in the World Cup qualifier. Sergej Barbarez's team had 43% possession and totalled three shots on goal, with Edin Dzeko on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bosnia-Herzegovina had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Bilino Polje Stadium, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Cyprus.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Bosnia and H.	5	4	0	1	11	3	8	11:3	12
4	Cyprus	5	1	1	3	5	7	-2	5:7	4

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Cyprus – Last 10 Competitive Games

Cyprus have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Apostolos Mantzios' side have averaged 48.2% possession and 5.3 corners per game, conceding 2.2 goals and 4.6 corners from 10.3 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Ioannis Pittas has found the net 3 times, with Charalambos Charalambous, Loizos Loizou, Andronikos Kakoullis and Grigoris Kastanos scoring 1 each. Grigoris Kastanos, Andronikos Kakoullis and Ioannis Kosti are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Joel Mall managing one clean sheet.

Bosnia-Herzegovina – Last 10 Competitive Games

Bosnia-Herzegovina have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Dragons average 46.9% possession, 3.3 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Edin Dzeko got 5 goals, Ermedin Demirovic notched 2, while Nihad Mujakic and two other players scored 1. Amar Dedic has clocked up 2 assists, with Nikola Vasilj keeping 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you’re in agreement with our viewpoint that Bosnia-Herzegovina will have the upper hand in this World Cup qualifying match, you can get odds of -127. We anticipate a return when it comes to this match winner wager.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest World Cup qualifying team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina stats:

Bosnia-Herzegovina have won 4 of their last 5 games.
Bosnia-Herzegovina have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
Cyprus have lost 16 of their last 20 games.
Cyprus have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Bosnia-Herzegovina to Win Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cyprus

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Bosnia-Herzegovina

Our correct score prediction is a 3-0 win for Bosnia-Herzegovina which is available at odds of +800. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Edin Dzeko to Score +155

Edin Dzeko (Bosnia-Herzegovina) has found the net in three consecutive matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +155 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Bosnia-Herzegovina Under 4.5 Corners -120

Bosnia-Herzegovina have averaged 1.80 corners in the past 5 away matches, with the corner count against Cyprus going under 4.5 in their previous three home games. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Bosnia-Herzegovina to fall short and you can get odds of -120.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cyprus

Total

9.90 5.30 4.60

Home

7.50 3.90 3.60

Away

10.20 3.20 7.00

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Total

7.50 3.30 4.20

Home

8.00 4.30 3.70

Away

8.10 3.10 5.00

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Cyprus Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Bosnia-Herzegovina -127

Total Goals Over 2.5 +104

Team Corners Bosnia-Herzegovina Under 4.5 -120

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got Bosnia-Herzegovina to succeed, more than two goals to be scored and Bosnia-Herzegovina Under 4.5 corners.

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Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bosnia-Herzegovina Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

At betting odds of -127, the bookies make Bosnia-Herzegovina probable winners and there’s a 56% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this World Cup qualifying encounter. Cyprus are the outsiders at +340 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Taking Bosnia-Herzegovina -0.75 against Cyprus means a full Asian Handicap payout at -104 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -128.

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Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Edin Dzeko Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Edin Dzeko is the market leader at +340 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Edin Dzeko (Bosnia-Herzegovina)

Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia-Herzegovina)

Luka Menalo (Bosnia-Herzegovina)

Haris Tabakovic (Bosnia-Herzegovina)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Cyprus Stats

Bosnia-Herzegovina Stats

Full-Time Result

2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 2 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

Corners

An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 45.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 45.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Cyprus vs Bosnia-Herzegovina team news before placing your bets. Get the latest confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups along with current injury news.