Bosnia vs Portugal: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Portugal will look to maintain their unbeaten record in Group J

Portugal's position in the UEFA Euro was secured courtesy of a 3-2 success over Slovakia, with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo netting a brace in the entertaining contest. Bosnia have had an upside-down campaign, they have just won two of their last five matches.

Bosnia have a chance of finishing second, currently sitting fourth in the section, four points behind second-placed Slovakia in the same number of matches, and four points behind the second-place side. Bosnia have won three and lost four of their seven matches in Group J to collect nine points.

Kick-off:

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at 7:45 PM BST (12:15 AM IST)

Location: Bilino Polje

Form

Bosnia (in Euro Qualifier): L-L-L-W-L-W

France (in Euro Qualifiers): W-W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch in Bosnia vs Portugal:

Edin Dzeko (Bosnia-Herzegovina):

Dzeko has been a productive player for both Bosnia and Fenerbahce, providing a good combination of goals and assists. He is renowned for his physical presence, strength, and aerial ability. In eight matches for his club, he has scored six goals and provided two assists. He has made his presence felt in the qualifiers as well, he has scored one goal and provided one assist in the six matches he has played.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal):

Cristiano Ronaldo has made 200 appearances for his nation, he has also shown his desire to play in the UEFA Euro in Germany. He has seven goals in six games that he has played Portugal in the EUFA Euro Qualifiers. Beyond his on-field brilliance, Ronaldo is a global icon and his brace helped Portugal to escape a narrow draw or defeat against Slovakia.

Match facts:

• The Dragons have never qualified for the finals of a European Championship, but Portugal have made it to successive campaigns.
• Portugal are unbeaten against Bosnia-Herzegovina (four wins and one draw).
• Bosnia have scored in six of their last seven home games.

Injury and team news for Bosnia vs Portugal:

Bosnia-Herzegovina are missing some important players through injury, with Kovacevic, Tahirovic and Kenan Kodro unavailable for selection, with the expected return of Pjanic in the middle. There could be two introductions at the back, with Goncalo Inacio and Nelson Semedo potentially coming in to join the Portugal squad. With already qualifying for the final round, head coach Martinez might rest some key players and give a chance to other players. Highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves will also hope to be involved, the 19-year-old is bidding to make his international debut.

Head to Head

Total matches – 5

Bosnia wins – 0

Portugal wins – 4

Draws – 1

Predicted lineup for Bosnia vs Portugal:

Bosnia predicted lineup:

Sehic; Dedic, Barisic, Hadzikadunic, Kolasinac; Pjanic, Cimirot; Stevanovic, Rahmanovic, Demirovic; Dzeko

Portugal predicted lineup:

Costa; Semedo, Inacio, Dias, Dalot; Vitinha, R. Neves, Fernandes; Felix, Ronaldo, Jota

Match prediction for Bosnia vs Portugal:

While Portugal may not field their strongest lineup, their deep pool of talent ensures that the substitutes will be eager to showcase their abilities and earn the trust of their manager Roberto Martinez. Bosnia possesses the potential to secure a favourable outcome, but Portugal's overall strength suggests they will likely edge out the hosts in this encounter.

Telecast

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Viaplay Sports

US –  Fox Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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