Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| 12' | H. Tabakovic (0 - 1) Assist: A. Memic | |||
| K. Laimer Goal Disallowed - Foul | 43' | |||
| K. Laimer | 45+4' | |||
| 54' | D. Hadzikadunic Roughing | |||
| M. Gregoritsch / P. Wimmer | 59' | |||
| 62' | A. Gigovic / H. Tabakovic | |||
| S. Posch / P. Mwene | 68' | |||
| R. Schmid / X. Schlager | 68' | |||
| 71' | N. Mujakic / E. Karic | |||
| M. Gregoritsch (1 - 1) | 77' | |||
| A. Schopf / M. Arnautovic | 82' | |||
| 84' | S. Bazdar / A. Malic | |||
| 84' | K. Alajbegovic / I. Sunjic | |||
| 84' | A. Hadziahmetovic / B. Tahirovic | |||
| 90+4' | S. Kolasinac Unsportsmanlike conduct |
Welcome to the live broadcast of a Balkan derby in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, where the Austrian national team hosts its direct competitor, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna. This is a 'six-pointer' that could be decisive in the fight for qualification from Group H.
Kick-off: November 18, 2025, 19:45 UTC (22:45 MSK) Stadium: Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifying (Europe)Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Match Preview
The teams approach this match as direct competitors for a spot at the World Cup. Austria, showing impressive progress under Ralf Rangnick, is considered the group favorite. Bosnia and Herzegovina, in turn, is a strong and resilient team capable of challenging any opponent. Adding to the intrigue is the head-to-head history: in two official matches in the 2018 Nations League, the Bosnians are unbeaten against the Austrians, securing one win (1-0) and one draw (0-0).
Team Form and Analysis
Austria
'Das Team' is on the rise and displays an intense, aggressive style of football based on gegenpressing. The team is packed with stars from the German Bundesliga, such as Marcel Sabitzer and Konrad Laimer. At home, the Austrians will be eager to get revenge for past setbacks and prove their superiority over their fierce rival.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The 'Dragons,' under Sergej Barbarez, will be highly motivated for the match against the favorite. The team is known for its fighting spirit and ability to play defensively. The Bosnians will try to impose a gritty battle in midfield and will look for their chances on the counter-attack. Despite potential personnel issues, the team is capable of pulling off an upset.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Austria (4-2-2-2): Schlager; Posch, Danso, Wöber, Mwene; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Laimer, Sabitzer; Baumgartner, Gregoritsch.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (3-5-2): Vasilj; Ahmedhodžić, Katić, Kolašinac; Dedić, Krunić, Pjanić, Cimirot, Gazibegović; Tabaković, Prevljak.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Although Austria is playing at home and is the favorite on paper, their tricky head-to-head history with Bosnia makes this match unpredictable. The visitors know how to play against the Austrians and will do everything to get some points.
- Main Prediction: Austria to Win. Rangnick's team is at the peak of its development and should overcome their direct competitor at home to make a strong statement for the top spot in the group.
- Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. The stakes in this match are colossal. Both previous head-to-head meetings were low-scoring. A tight, tactical battle with a minimal number of goals is expected.