A challenging start to the Nations League for Bosnia and Herzegovina continues with a tough test against Germany. The trip to the group's underdog provides useful practice for the German side, who is adapting to playing without their first-choice goalkeeper, with Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel set to gain valuable starting minutes.
Friday's clash with Germany will bring to a close a disappointing year for Bosnia and Herzegovina, who have suffered seven defeats in eight matches since October 16, 2023. Last month, the team suffered a convincing defeat to the Netherlands (2:5), conceding a staggering 3.94 xGA from 28 shots over 90 minutes, before sharing points with Hungary (0:0). It's unlikely they will manage a second consecutive solid defensive display, as their opponent's stellar lineup is sure to create numerous chances.
At Euro 2024, held on home field, Germany nearly knocked out eventual winners Spain in the quarter-finals (1:2 after extra time). That performance solidified their head coach's position, and now it's crucial for them to consistently progress towards the 2026 World Cup. Against Hungary (5:0) and the Netherlands (2:2), the team accumulated a total of 6.74 xG, with the coaching staff effectively utilising the trio of FlorianWirtz, Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala in various formations.
Germany's lethal attack, even with Deniz Undav and Tim Kleindienst in the starting lineup, should comfortably overcome Bosnia and Herzegovina. We’re betting on the favourite.
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Sergej Barbarez
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Nikola Vasilj
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gk. | 11 | -20 |
Martin Zlomislic
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
Osman Hadžikić
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
Sead Kolašinac
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df. | 58 | 0 |
Ermin Bičakčić
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df. | 38 | 3 |
Jusuf Gazibegović
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df. | 19 | 0 |
Amar Dedić
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df. | 15 | 1 |
Adrian Leon Barišić
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df. | 6 | 0 |
Nihad Mujakić
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df. | 5 | 0 |
Nikola Katić
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df. | 4 | 0 |
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Stjepan Radeljic
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df. | 1 | 0 |
Benjamin Tahirović
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mf. | 10 | 0 |
Haris Hajradinovic
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mf. | 10 | 1 |
Dario Saric
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mf. | 5 | 0 |
Armin Gigovic
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
Denis Huseinbasic
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
Dženis Burnić
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
Ivan Basic
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
Ifet Djakovac
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
Edin Džeko
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fw. | 136 | 66 |
Ermedin Demirović
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fw. | 28 | 2 |
Haris Tabakovic
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fw. | 3 | 0 |
Esmir Bajraktarevic
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fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Julian Nagelsmann
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Alexander Nubel
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Janis Blaswich
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Oliver Baumann
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
Joshua Kimmich
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df. | 92 | 7 |
Antonio Rüdiger
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df. | 73 | 3 |
Jonathan Tah
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df. | 30 | 0 |
Nico Schlotterbeck
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df. | 16 | 0 |
Robin Gosens
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df. | 14 | 2 |
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Maximilian Mittelstadt
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df. | 7 | 1 |
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Waldemar Anton
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df. | 4 | 0 |
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Serge Gnabry
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mf. | 39 | 21 |
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Florian Richard Wirtz
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mf. | 24 | 3 |
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Robert Andrich
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mf. | 11 | 0 |
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Pascal Groß
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mf. | 10 | 1 |
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Aleksandar Pavlović
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mf. | 3 | 1 |
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Angelo Stiller
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mf. | 1 | 0 |
Jonathan Burkardt
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Chris Führich
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fw. | 6 | 0 |
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Deniz Undav
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fw. | 4 | 1 |
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Jamie Leweling
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
Kevin Schade
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
Tim Kleindienst
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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