San Francisco Bay Arena Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 32 | Thursday, July 2 | 1am BST
With a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs, BetVictor News, delivers the in-depth USA vs Bosnia preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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USA Vs Bosnia Preview
With home advantage and a passionate fan base cheering them on, USA will welcome Bosnia to San Francisco in the early hours of Thursday morning. The USMNT were mightily impressive in their group stage victories over Paraguay and Australia.
However, the 3-2 loss to Turkey demonstrates that the Yanks still have a way to go until they are considered among the world’s finest. However, head coach Mauricio Pochettino made a number of changes so it’ll be intriguing to see how they react against their European opponents.
And as far as the USA vs Bosnia odds go, a ‘home’ victory is strongly implied. And with big hitters such as Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun returning to the starting XI, the Bosnians will almost certainly have their work cut out in San Francisco.
USA Vs Bosnia H2H Record
The USA and Bosnia have played each other three times with the Americans winning twice and the remainder ending in stalemate. The first was a 4-3 thriller back in 2013 with former Sunderland star Jozy Altidore netting a hat-trick.
In 2018, the sides played out a 0-0 draw before Cole Bassett scored an 89th minute in a friendly win in December 2021. Interestingly, the USMNT haven’t beaten a European nation in their last 13 World Cup attempts – which is something to consider when it comes to USA vs Bosnia betting.
USA vs Bosnia H2H record:
Dec 19, 2021: USA 1-0 Bosnia (international friendly)
Jan 19, 2018: USA 0-0 Bosnia (international friendly)
Aug 14, 2013: Bosnia 3-4 USA (international friendly)
USA Vs Bosnia Team News
Antonee Robinson, Christian Pulisic, Sergino Dest, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman are all set to return to the USA’s starting XI. The trio of Christian Roldan, Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty will all undergo late fitness tests.
Meanwhile, Bosnia will be able to welcome back highly-rated Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic after he served a one-game ban. Evergreen forward Edin Dzeko is expected to lead the line and is still looking for his first 2026 World Cup goal.
USA’s last six in all comps:
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Bosnia’s last six in all comps:
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USA Vs Bosnia Predicted Lineups
USA predicted lineup:
Freese; Freeman, Ream, Richards, Robinson; Adams, Tillman; Dest, McKennie, Pulisic; Balogun
Bosnia predicted lineup:
Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Sunjic, Basic, Alajbegovic; Dzeko, Demirovic
USA Vs Bosnia TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
USA vs Bosnia is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 1am). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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USA Vs Bosnia Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the fourth H2H clash and the USA are yet to taste defeat
- USA World Cup stats – The USMNT haven’t beaten European opponents in the World Cup in their last 13 attempts
- Bosnia World Cup stats – The Dragons have registered 3+ shots on target in 12 of their last 13 internationals
Top Betting Angles for USA Vs Bosnia
Over 3.5 goals: Has come in across two of USA’s and Bosnia’s three group games. Online at 17/10.
BTTS (Yes): Eleven of Bosnia’s last 12 have seen both teams score. Available at 37/40.
Anytime goalscorers: Folarin Balogun (11/10), Christian Pulisic (13/10), Edin Dzeko (2/1) and Haris Tabakovic (31/10) all offer value.
USA Vs Bosnia Prediction
Despite the blip against Turkey, whereby a number of stars were rested, USA are primed to advance to the Round of 16 where a meeting with Belgium or Senegal awaits. Their overall quality – coupled with a passionate home support – should be enough to see USMNT advance.
Prediction: USA 3-1 Bosnia
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