Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Prediction, Lineups, H2H and UEFA Nations League Preview

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Prediction, Lineups, H2H and UEFA Nations League Preview

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Prediction, Lineups, H2H and UEFA Nations League Preview

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden is one of the most anticipated fixtures in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, October 2, 2026. The Group B4 encounter will be played at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, with kick-off scheduled for 8:45 PM CET (9:45 PM East Africa Time).

Both teams have made strong starts to their Nations League campaigns, making this an important fixture in the race for the top positions in Group B4. Sweden currently sit top of the group after winning their opening two matches, while Bosnia & Herzegovina have collected four points from their first two games. (UEFA.com⁠)

Here is our detailed Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden prediction, including the latest team form, predicted lineups, head-to-head record, Group B4 standings and key factors to watch.

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Match Details

  • Match: Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden
  • Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026/27
  • Group: B4
  • Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
  • Kick-off: 8:45 PM CET / 9:45 PM EAT
  • Venue: Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina Coach: Sergej Barbarez
  • Sweden Coach: Graham Potter

The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Federation confirms the match will take place at Bilino Polje in Zenica, with Ukrainian referee Oleksii Derevinskyi appointed to officiate. (NFS BiH⁠)

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Predicted Lineups

Bosnia & Herzegovina Predicted XI

Zlomislic; Memic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Basic, Gigovic; Bajraktarevic, Mahmic, Alajbegovic; Tabakovic

Bosnia & Herzegovina are expected to maintain a balanced setup, with their midfield tasked with controlling possession while the attacking players look to exploit spaces behind Sweden’s defensive line.

The hosts come into the match with confidence after an impressive 4-2 away victory over Romania on September 28. That result followed a 0-0 draw away to Poland in their opening Group B4 fixture. (UEFA.com⁠)

Sweden Predicted XI

Johansson; Svensson, Starfelt, Lindelof, Gudmundsson; Zeneli, Bergvall, Karlstroem, Nanasi; Swedberg, Gyokeres

Sweden are expected to rely on their attacking quality while maintaining a disciplined midfield structure. However, their squad has been affected by injuries and illness during the current international window.

Alexander Isak has withdrawn from the Sweden squad after suffering a minor thigh injury, while five other players — Yasin Ayari, Benjamin Nygren, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Elliot Stroud and Patrik Walemark — have also missed the trip because of illness. (Reuters⁠)

As a result, the confirmed starting XI could differ from this predicted lineup.

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Recent Form

Bosnia & Herzegovina have started the Nations League positively.

Their opening two results were:

  • Poland 0-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Romania 2-4 Bosnia & Herzegovina

The four points leave Bosnia & Herzegovina second in Group B4 heading into the meeting with Sweden. (UEFA.com⁠)

Sweden, meanwhile, have won both of their opening matches:

  • Sweden 2-1 Romania
  • Sweden 3-1 Poland

That perfect six-point start puts Sweden at the top of Group B4 before their trip to Zenica. (UEFA.com⁠Attachment.tiff)

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Head-to-Head

The two national teams have met previously, with Sweden recording a 4-2 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in a friendly at Råsunda Stadium on May 29, 2010.

That historical result provides some context ahead of Friday’s encounter, although both teams have changed significantly since that meeting.

The upcoming Nations League fixture is particularly significant because Sweden and Bosnia & Herzegovina are currently occupying the top two positions in Group B4.

UEFA Nations League Group B4 Standings

After two matches, the group situation is:

Position

Team

Played

Wins

Draws

Points

1

Sweden

2

2

0

6

2

Bosnia & Herzegovina

2

1

1

4

3

Poland

2

0

1

1

4

Romania

2

0

0

0

UEFA’s official fixture list confirms that Bosnia & Herzegovina and Sweden are competing in League B, Group B4, alongside Poland and Romania. (UEFA.com⁠)

Key Factors in Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden

Sweden’s Perfect Start

Sweden have taken maximum points from their first two matches. Their victories over Romania and Poland demonstrate their strong start under Graham Potter and give them an important advantage in the group. (UEFA.com⁠)

Bosnia’s Home Advantage

Bosnia & Herzegovina will have the support of the Bilino Polje crowd in Zenica. Their recent 4-2 victory in Romania should also provide confidence heading into the fixture.

Sweden’s Squad Problems

Sweden’s preparations have been affected by player absences. Isak’s injury is particularly notable, while illness has ruled several other players out of the trip. (Reuters⁠)

A Battle Between the Top Two

With Sweden on six points and Bosnia & Herzegovina on four, the result could have an important effect on the Group B4 standings. A victory for either side would strengthen its position ahead of the remaining fixtures.

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden Prediction

This promises to be a competitive encounter between two teams that have started the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League strongly.

Sweden’s six points from their opening two games give them the better record going into the match, but Bosnia & Herzegovina have home advantage and showed their attacking potential by scoring four goals against Romania.

The available evidence points towards a closely contested match, with Sweden’s strong defensive and attacking record balanced against Bosnia & Herzegovina’s home advantage and recent momentum.

Our Prediction: Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1 Sweden

A draw would reflect the relatively small gap between the two sides and could be a realistic outcome in what is expected to be a tactical and competitive Group B4 encounter.

However, football is unpredictable, and the final result will depend on the performances of the players on the night.

Final Thoughts

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden is set to be a fascinating UEFA Nations League encounter at Bilino Polje. Sweden arrive in Zenica as Group B4 leaders after two wins, while Bosnia & Herzegovina will be looking to build on their impressive victory over Romania.

With four points separating neither side by much at this stage, every point matters. The match could provide an important indication of how the Group B4 race develops during the 2026/27 Nations League campaign.

Kick-off: 9:45 PM EAT
Venue: Bilino Polje, Zenica
Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026/27 – Group B4