The stage for this game is the Stadion Grbavica as Bosnia and Herzegovina host France in the World Cup qualifiers this Wednesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Les Bleus hold a clear advantage over their opponents winning two of the four meetings between both sides with the remaining two ended in stalemates. The most recent game dates back to 2011 with both teams playing out a 1-1 draw. How will Wednesday’s game pan out?
Highly-spirited encounter on the cards
The Bosnians launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-2 draw against Finland. All four goals were scored in the second half with both sides going home with a point each. To keep themselves warm and fresh, Bosnia organized a friendly with Costa Rica over the weekend. Both sides failed to find the back of the net as the game ended 0-0. Now they turn their attention to the reigning World Champions who look to cement their lead at the top of the table.
France recorded their first win in their Matchday 2 encounter against Kazakhstan. A brilliant strike from Dembele, coupled with an own-goal from Sergey Maliy rounded up the game as France marched on with maximum points.
Bosnia vs France Team News
Bosnia possible starting XI:
Sehic; Todorovic, Hadzikadunic, Ahmedhodzic, Kolasinac; Stevanovic, Krunic, Pjanic, Loncar; Gojak; Dzeko
France possible starting XI:
Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Lenglet, Mendy; Pogba, Rabiot; Mbappe, Griezmann, Coman; Giroud
Bosnia vs France Prediction: 0-2
Bosnia hasn’t impressed in both games in which they've featured. France, on the other hand, seems to be back to their best following that opening 1-1 draw against Ukraine. As such, we would side with them for this one.