Bosnia vs Netherlands Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League | November 19, 2024

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• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Tuesday, Nov 19
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Bilino Polje, Bosnia

Bosnia’s national football team will play host to Netherlands in the group-stage clash of the Nations League campaign at the Bilino Polje. Both teams are fighting for different reasons as a win for the Oranje would secure them a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition.

Following their disappointing run in the Nations League this year, Bosnia’s national football team are sitting at the bottom of the group standings with just a mere point after five games. Germany dismantled the home side with a 7-0 scoreline in a statement win, thrashing them out of the competition.

Meanwhile, Netherlands’ national football team have maintained their superb run in the Nations League campaign and are sitting second on the table with eight points after five games. The Oranje have struggled at the start of the competition but without a doubt, this will be an easy win for Ronald Koeman’s squad.

Bosnia national football team news

Former Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac has been ruled out through injury whereas Edin Dzeko is primed to earn his 139th cap for his country. Nikola Katic has returned to the first-team setup after serving the last game through suspension.

Netherlands national football team news

Meanwhile, for Netherlands, they would again be without the services of Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake, Lutsharel Geertruida or Ian Maatsen in this tie due to their respective injury concerns. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong who sustained a knock has been given the thumbs up to feature in both international games.

Bosnia vs Netherlands Predicted Lineups

Bosnia national football team predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Vasilj

Defenders: Mujakic, Bicakcic, Barisic

Midfielders: Gazibegovic, Tahirovic, Hajradinovic, Huseinbasic, Dedic

Forwards: Dzeko, Demirovic

Netherlands national football team predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Hato

Midfielders: De Jong, Gravenberch, Reijnders

Forwards: Malen, Gakpo; Weghorst

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Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only thrice in the past, with Bosnia winning none. The Netherlands have only secured two wins whereas the remaining one game ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Bosnia vs Netherlands

Edin Dzeko (Bosnia)

Fenerbahce forward Edin Dezko will earn his 139th cap in this tie against Netherlands. The veteran striker is currently the longest-serving player in the Bosnia squad and the nation’s record goalscorer with 66 goals in 136 appearances.

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)

Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo scored in Netherlands’ 4-0 win over Hungary and is one of the first names in Ronald Koeman’s team sheet. He has lit up the Premier League this season and has thrived under new Dutch manager Arne Slot.

Bosnia vs Netherlands Prediction

Bosnia’s national football team has made a horrendous start to their Nations League campaign, as they are currently sitting at the bottom of the group standings having failed to register a win in their last five games. They were thrashed 7-0 in their latest game against Germany who booked their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. The Golden Lilies have picked up only one point from their last five games.

Netherlands’s national football team who are currently second on the group table are coming off a thumping 4-0 win over Hungary in their latest game. The visiting side had an impressive run at Euro 2024 this summer and we can expect a comfortable win for the Dutch on Tuesday night.

Predicted Score: Bosnia 1-3 Netherlands 

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