{"id":1440929,"date":"2026-03-30T16:07:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1440929"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:08:15","slug":"match-preview-bosnia-vs-italy-31-03-26-world-cup-playoff","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-bosnia-vs-italy-31-03-26-world-cup-playoff\/","title":{"rendered":"Bosnia vs Italy: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Both Italy and Bosnia will look to end a 12-year World Cup<\/a> hiatus as the pair face off in a playoff final on Tuesday evening. The game will take place in the Bosnian city of Zenica and will kick off at 7:45pm. Find our match preview and best bets below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Italy to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/10 @ Ladbrokes<\/a>
(62.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nItaly are expected to have the upper hand against Bosnia thanks to their quality and squad depth. Bosnia may put up a fight at home, but Italy look likely to confirm their spot at the World Cup without too much trouble.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: Italy 2-1 <\/strong><\/td>\n11\/1 @ Betway<\/a>
(8.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nresilience last year, scoring late to draw before eliminating Wales, and only two teams managed to beat them in 2025. Their defence has struggled, keeping just three clean sheets since the start of last year, which Italy will look to exploit. Italy have been in strong attacking form and are likely to dominate, although they can be vulnerable away from home. Bosnia may get a chance or two, but history favours the Azzurri, who have won four of the last five meetings. Expect goals at both ends, but Italy should extend their unbeaten run.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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