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World Cup06/12/2026, 07:00 PM

Canada – Bosnia and Herzegovina1 : 1

Why the model thinks so

Canada
1.49
Total xG
2.42
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.93
Expected goals from our model, before kickoff

How the model gets there: each factor adds goals to or takes goals from one team's expected goals.

FactorCanadaBosnia and Herzegovina
Small sample (0 matches), regression to mean−1.24
Defensive strength (0.8 conceded vs 1.8 league avg)−1.05
High-scoring league (3.3 goals/match)+0.81+0.81
Attack strength (1.42x league average)+0.78
5 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (0.8 goals/match)−0.32
Declining form (1 vs 1.9 season average)−0.26
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.2 goals/match)−0.18
Standings disadvantage (pos 73 vs 26, 47 places gap)−0.17
3 clean sheets in last 5 matches−0.15
Standings advantage (pos 26 vs 73, 47 places gap)+0.10
Small sample (0 matches), regression to mean+0.07

Key factors

  • Pipeline Prediction: The mathematical analysis indicates a home win for Canada with 51% probability
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina's Form: The team recorded five consecutive draws recently and shows a negative trend in goal production
  • Canada's Home Defense: The team concedes an average of only 0.6 goals per game at home

Risks

  • Limited data available for head-to-head matches, as no previous meetings were found
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina has not failed to score in any game this season
  • Canada recorded over 2.5 goals in only 1 out of 5 games this season

All probabilities

Result
Canada51%
Draw27%
Bosnia and Herzegovina23%
Double chance
Canada or draw77%
Bosnia and Herzegovina or draw49%
No draw74%
Goals
Over 1.570%
Under 1.530%
Over 2.544%
Under 2.556%
Over 3.523%
Under 3.577%
Both teams score
Yes45%
No55%

Most likely scores

1:0
13%
1:1
12%
2:0
10%
2:1
9%
0:0
9%

The Lab

Patterns our system found in the data.

  1. Canada with Jonathan Osorio : 1.2 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)
  2. Canada: scored only after the break in 3 of 8 games
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)

Lineups

Canada 4-4-2 · Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-4-2

Canada
  • 16 M. Crépeau
  • 2 A. Johnston
  • 4 L. De Fougerolles
  • 13 D. Cornelius
  • 22 R. Laryea
  • 17 T. Buchanan
  • 8 I. Koné
  • 7 S. Antunes Eustáquio
  • 11 L. Millar
  • 10 J. David
  • 12 T. Oluwaseyi
Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 1 N. Vasilj
  • 7 A. Dedić
  • 18 N. Katić
  • 4 T. Muharemovic
  • 5 S. Kolašinac
  • 20 E. Bajraktarevic
  • 6 B. Tahirovic
  • 13 I. Bašić
  • 15 A. Memić
  • 10 E. Demirović
  • 25 J. Lukić
Substitutes
  • 6 M. Choiniere
  • 19 A. Davies
  • 15 M. Bombito
  • 20 A. Ahmed
  • 18 O. Goodman
  • 3 A. Jones
  • 24 P. Akinpelu
  • 9 C. Larin
  • 25 N. Saliba
  • 23 N. Sigur
  • 5 J. Waterman
  • 26 J. Nelson
  • 21 J. Osorio
  • 1 D. St Clair
  • 14 J. Shaffelburg
  • 23 H. Tabakovic
  • 8 A. Gigovic
  • 9 S. Baždar
  • 16 A. Hadžiahmetović
  • 14 I. Šunjić
  • 24 A. Malic
  • 19 K. Alajbegović
  • 21 S. Radeljić
  • 22 M. Zlomislić
  • 12 M. Jurkas
  • 11 E. Džeko
  • 3 D. Hadzikadunic
  • 2 N. Mujakić
  • 17 D. Burnic
  • 26 E. Mahmić

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