Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Predictions

Prediction by The Value Scout — The market makes Sweden a short-priced favourite (67% implied) — routed to The Value Scout to test whether the price is justified.
UEFA Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League · World
medium confidence
Sweden

Sweden

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia & Herzegovina

🗓️ Saturday, 14 Nov 2026 at 19:45 UTC📍 Strawberry Arena, Solna

Win Probability (1X2)

Sweden 59%Draw 25%Bosnia & Herzegovina 16%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 4.33(+8% edge)

Recommended Bets: Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Match Result: Draw
@ 4.386/10

Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Match Preview

Sweden arrive at Strawberry Arena top of their Nations League group, unbeaten after four games and buoyed by back-to-back home wins over Romania and Poland. Bosnia & Herzegovina sit just behind in second, also unbeaten and fresh from a gritty 1-0 win over Poland. With both sides eyeing promotion, the stakes are high and neither can afford to slip up.

Sweden's attacking metrics at home are robust—averaging 2.5 goals and 12 shots per game in Solna—while Bosnia's away defence has proven stubborn, conceding only twice in two away fixtures and keeping Poland scoreless in Warsaw. The tactical battle will hinge on Sweden's ability to break down Bosnia's well-organised back line, while Bosnia will look to exploit set pieces and transition moments, having drawn more fouls (11.8 per match) and shown a knack for late goals.

Despite Sweden's edge in attacking output and home form, the market's short price on a home win is not fully justified by the data. Bosnia's compactness and ability to frustrate, as seen in the 1-1 reverse fixture, suggest this could be another close contest. The model leans towards a narrow Sweden victory, but the draw is a live runner and offers the best value at current odds.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

The biggest divergence between the model and the market is on the draw, where the model's 25% probability outpaces the 23% implied by 4.33 odds. Sweden's price as strong favourites looks a shade short given Bosnia's away resilience and the close nature of the reverse fixture. Other markets, such as BTTS 'no', are priced about right, offering little edge.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Sweden Win1.5059.0%-7.7%
Draw4.3325.0%+1.9%
Bosnia & Herzegovina Win6.0016.0%-0.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.5754.0%-9.7%
Under 2.5value2.3546.0%+3.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.6752.0%-7.9%
No2.1048.0%+0.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.33EV +0.083
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.35EV +0.081
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.10EV +0.008

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Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
59%
25%
16%
Sweden 59%Draw 25%Bosnia & Herzegovina 16%
Both Teams to Score
52%
48%
Yes 52%No 48%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
54%
46%
Over 2.5 54%Under 2.5 46%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
33%
67%
Over 9.5 33%Under 9.5 67%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina that most previews miss.

  • 1Seven of the 13 combined group goals from these sides have come in the first half, highlighting a tendency for early action.
  • 2Bosnia & Herzegovina have kept two clean sheets in four group games, both away from home.
  • 3Sweden's last five matches have averaged 2.6 cards per game, but Bosnia's have averaged 4.4, suggesting an uptick in bookings is likely.

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Sweden1.90

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Bosnia & Herzegovina0.95

Expected goals · model says 0.95

Win Probability
Sweden 60% Draw 22% Bosnia & Herzegovina 18%

Over 2.5 Goals

54%

BTTS: Yes

52%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 1-1 · 2-0

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The Case For This Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Prediction

Bookmakers have Sweden as clear favourites at home, but the underlying data paints a more nuanced picture. Sweden's perfect home record in this Nations League group (2 wins from 2, 5 goals scored) is countered by Bosnia & Herzegovina's resilience on their travels, having taken four points from two away games and conceding only twice. Both sides are unbeaten in the group, separated by just two points, and their only previous meeting ended level. Statistically, Sweden's attack (1.75 goals per game in the group, 10.2 shots and 3.8 on target per match over the last five) will test a Bosnia defence that has kept two clean sheets in four group matches and averages just 1 goal conceded per game. Bosnia's own attack has produced 1.5 goals per game in the group, and they showed they can score away (4-2 win in Romania), but their shot volume is slightly lower than Sweden's. Both teams have shown a tendency to start fast: 7 of their combined 13 group goals have come before half-time. The market's heavy lean towards Sweden at 1.5 odds looks aggressive given Bosnia's away record and the evenness of the reverse fixture. The model expects Sweden's home edge and attacking depth to eventually tell, but Bosnia's compact shape and set-piece threat (3 corners per game, 11.8 fouls drawn) mean this could stay tight into the second half. A 2-1 home win is most likely, but the draw offers the best value given the data.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Bosnia & Herzegovina are unbeaten away, including a 4-2 win in Romania and a 0-0 in Poland.

Attack

  • →The only previous H2H finished 1-1 in Bosnia, showing little between the sides.

Defence

  • →Sweden have won both home games in the group, scoring five and conceding two.

🚩 Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Corners Prediction

medium confidence
8.4expected total corners
Over 33%
Under 67%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.4 corners for Sweden and 4 for Bosnia & Herzegovina, for an expected total of 8.4. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (67%). Over 8.5: 46% · Over 10.5: 23%.

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How Sweden and Bosnia & Herzegovina Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

SwedenSwedenlast 5 matches
Viktor GyökeresXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Benjamin Nygrensub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Yasin Ayarisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Alexander Isaksub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & Herzegovinalast 5 matches
Ivan BašićXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. Alajbegovicsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. TabakovicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. GigovicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. MuharemovicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

E. MahmicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Sweden are riding a strong run, unbeaten in this Nations League group with three wins and a draw, and have been especially effective at home (five goals in two matches). Bosnia & Herzegovina have also yet to lose, with two wins and two draws, including a notable 4-2 win in Romania. Both sides have shown defensive strength, each conceding just three goals in four group games.

Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — Last 4 Matches

SwedenSwedenLast 4 results
W1-0
D1-1
W3-1
W2-1
W@ Romania1-0
D@ Bosnia & Herzegovina1-1
Wvs Poland3-1
Wvs Romania2-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & HerzegovinaLast 4 results
W1-0
D1-1
W4-2
D0-0
Wvs Poland1-0
Dvs Sweden1-1
W@ Romania4-2
D@ Poland0-0

Strengths

  • +50% clean sheet rate this season

What History Says: Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

There is only one recent head-to-head to draw on, a 1-1 draw in Bosnia in October. That match was tightly contested, with both teams scoring in the second half, and neither able to establish clear superiority. The parity in that fixture is reflected in the model's relatively high draw probability here.

Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

0

Sweden wins

1

Draws

0

Bosnia & Herzegovina wins

0%100% draws0%
2 Oct 26Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Sweden1-1

Things to Watch: Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

  • ⚠️Only one recent H2H, so limited historical matchup data.
  • ⚠️Both teams' defensive numbers are strong, increasing draw likelihood but also making goal markets less certain.
  • ⚠️No major injuries reported, but final lineups could impact attacking output.

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Final Verdict

Sweden 2–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina

The model forecasts a 2-1 win for Sweden, driven chiefly by their perfect home record and higher attacking shot volume. However, Bosnia's defensive resilience and the evenness of the reverse fixture mean the draw is a genuine threat—if Sweden struggle to break Bosnia down, a repeat of the 1-1 in Sarajevo is entirely plausible.

Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Common Questions

Who will win Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Sweden are favoured with a 59% probability of victory, but Bosnia & Herzegovina's unbeaten away form and the 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture mean the draw (25%) is a significant runner. The market's odds on Sweden (1.5) look a touch short compared to the model's assessment.

Will both teams score in Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?

The model rates both teams to score at 52%, slightly above even money, reflecting both sides' recent attacking output and the 1-1 scoreline when they last met.

Is there value in betting the draw for Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Yes—the model assigns a 25% chance to the draw, while the odds of 4.33 imply only 23%, creating an 8% edge. With both teams defensively sound and their only recent meeting ending level, the draw is the standout value option.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sweden vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 14 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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