Bosnia and Herzegovina host Austria at Bilino Polje, Zenica on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 18:45 UTC (20:45 local), in a pivotal fixture for Group H of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Our expert analysis recommends Double Chance: 1X (Bosnia win or draw) as the best value prediction, leveraging home advantage, current form, and historical trends.
Head-to-Head & Trends
| Statistic | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Austria |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 H2H (since 2014) | 2W – 2D – 1L | 1W – 2D – 2L |
| Most recent H2H | Bosnia 1–0 Austria (Zenica) | Austria 0–0 Bosnia (Vienna) |
| All competitive matches | 5 | |
| Unbeaten at home vs AUT | 100% | – |
- Bosnia is unbeaten at home against Austria in all official competition meetings, most notably a 1-0 victory and a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Nations League.
- Each of the last three encounters in Bosnia ended with either a Bosnian win or draw.
Qualification Campaign Form
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Group H Leaders: 4 wins in a row after a 6-0 victory over San Marino.
- 2025 form in all competitions: D W W W L W.
- Defense: 3 clean sheets in the last 4 qualifiers; conceded only 2 goals.
- Offense: Edin Džeko and Ermedin Demirović leading the attack.
Austria
- Group H 2nd Place: Undefeated, 1 game in hand, win over Romania and Cyprus.
- 2025 form in all competitions: D D L W W W.
- Defense: David Alaba returned from injury, but key defenders Wober, Trauner, and Posch unavailable or suspended.
- Attack: Marko Arnautović (CF), Marcel Sabitzer (MF) key threats.
Lineup & Tactical Notes
- Bosnia missing regular defender Anel Ahmedhodzic and experienced Sead Kolasinac; sound alternatives projected in back four.
- Austria also missing several defenders but welcomes back captain Alaba; attacking focus likely through Sabitzer and Arnautović.
- Both sides have a pragmatic approach in direct qualifiers and recent head-to-heads have been low-scoring and tight.
Betting Market Snapshot
| Market | Odds | Imp. Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 1X (Bosnia or Draw) | 1.55–1.65 | 60%–65% |
| Bosnia Win | 2.60–2.80 | 35%–39% |
| Draw | 3.10–3.25 | 30%–32% |
| Austria Win | 2.75–2.90 | 34%–36% |
Value: 1X (Bosnia or Draw) protects against Austria’s attacking strength while leveraging Bosnia’s home resilience and recent unbeaten group run.
Prediction Summary
- Match: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Austria
- Competition: World Cup Qualifiers (UEFA), Group H
- Prediction: Double Chance 1X (Bosnia win or draw)
- Odds: 1.60
Key Supporting Data:
- Bosnia unbeaten at home to Austria (competitive)
- Both teams in strong run of results, but Austria weakened in defense
- Bosnia’s home atmosphere consistently lifts performance
- Head-to-head edges to Bosnia on their own soil
