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WORLD CUP 2026 · Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 20:00 BST
Switzerland
vs
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Match preview

Switzerland are clear favourites on ratings, with the model at 53%. Only a poor recent run (mixed) gives Bosnia & Herzegovina a way in.

53%
Switzerland
19%
Draw
28%
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Model fair odds
Switzerland
1.89
Draw
5.26
Bosnia & Herzegovina
3.57

Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.

Switzerland
53%
Draw
19%
Bosnia & Herzegovina
28%
Elo rating: 1880 vs 1700 (+180)
Recent form: DWDLD vs DDDDD
Host advantage: Neutral venue
Model verdict: 53% / 19% / 28%
Most likely scores
Switzerland 1–0 (13%)
Draw 1–1 (11%)
Switzerland 2–0 (11%)
Switzerland 2–1 (10%)
Why Switzerland are favourites (53%)
  • Switzerland carry the higher Elo rating (+180 points)
  • Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
  • Switzerland mixed recent form (1W 3D 1L)
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina unbeaten in their last five (5D)
  • Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)

These factors combine to produce the 53% / 19% / 28% verdict above.

Expected match pattern

Switzerland are expected to control possession and territory, while Bosnia & Herzegovina will likely rely on defensive organisation and counter-attacks. An early Switzerland goal would force Bosnia & Herzegovina to open up, raising the chance of a multi-goal result; the longer it stays level, the more pressure shifts onto the favourites.

Expected goals: Switzerland 1.7 · Bosnia & Herzegovina 0.9

Quick stats

MetricSwitzerlandBosnia & Herzegovina
Elo rating18801700
Last 5 record1W 3D 1L5D
Goals last 594
Goals conceded last 574
Clean sheets last 511

Switzerland — last 5

  • Dv Australia11
  • Wv Jordan41
  • D@ Norway00
  • Lv Germany34
  • D@ Kosovo11

Bosnia & Herzegovina — last 5

  • D@ Panama11
  • Dv FYR Macedonia00
  • Dv Italy11
  • D@ Wales11
  • D@ Austria11

Head to head

No recent meetings on record between these sides.

Predictions are model output, not betting advice. The model blends an Elo rating, last-5 form and host advantage; ratings update after every tournament result, and fair odds and likely scorelines are derived from the same blend. Bet responsibly — 18+. See PuntHub for verified tipster services.