San Marino vs Bosnia Prediction for 7 September 2025 - Football

🔈 Will the clash against the "White and Blues" be a walk in the park for the Bosnian national team? In the next match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the "Olimpico" stadium in Serravalle, the national teams of San Marino and Bosnia and Herzegovina will face off. The hosts are absolute underdogs, as evidenced by the bookmakers' preliminary odds: a victory for the "White and Blues" stands at 70, while a win for the "Yellow and Blues" is at 1.07.

Head-to-Head

📊 In the current qualification round, the teams clashed at the Bilino Polje Stadium. On that occasion, Sergej Barbarez's side secured a hard-fought victory (1-0). The only goal was netted in the 66th minute by Edin Džeko. The previous two encounters also ended in triumph for the "Yellow and Blues," with 3-1 and 3-0 wins during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers.

San Marino Team Overview

⚪ Historically, San Marino have been seen as a points donor for other teams in their group. In the current qualifying cycle, the "white and blues" have lost all 4 of their matches, with a goal difference standing at 1:12. Their last victory dates back to November 2024, when they defeated Liechtenstein 3-1 during the sixth round of the Nations League.

🔵 Since 2023, Roberto Cevoli has been at the helm of this small nation's team. Under his leadership, the "white and blues" achieved historic victories, even qualifying for the third tier of the Nations League, leaving Gibraltar and Liechtenstein behind. It's hard to expect structured or balanced play from San Marino—they regularly play defensively and rely on counterattacks to test their luck.

Bosnia & Herzegovina Team Overview

🟡 The "Yellow and Blues" have had a brilliant start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. In three matches, the national team secured victories against Romania (1-0), Cyprus (2-1), and San Marino (1-0). A relatively easy group should facilitate Bosnia and Herzegovina's path to the upcoming World Cup. It's important to note that Miralem Pjanic, a legendary figure for the nation, will no longer be able to assist the "Yellow and Blues," as he has concluded his international career.

🔵 Since 2024, Sergej Barbarez has been the head coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, marking his first managerial role. The 53-year-old coach favors a 4-3-3 formation, which allows for tactical flexibility and the ability to adapt formations during matches. Against a resilient Romanian side, the Bosnians effectively showcased their positional defense skills.

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San Marino

📰 Currently, San Marino sit at the bottom of the FIFA world rankings, holding the 210th spot. The team lacks players competing at high levels; most are from the lower tiers of Italian football. Notably, the "Biancoazzurri" boast an exceptionally young roster, with an average age of 23.6 years. The absence of any expectations for the "Serenissima" works to the advantage of the national team players.

🏷 The total market value of San Marino's squad is 920,000 euros. The most valuable players are Nicola Nanni (150,000 euros), who plays for Italian side Arzignano in Serie C, as well as Alessandro Golinucci (100,000 euros, Virtus) and Tommaso Benvenuti (100,000 euros, Sassuolo U20). The latter is a promising defender with a decent chance of significant career growth.

Bosnia & Herzegovina

📰 Throughout their history as a sovereign nation, Bosnia and Herzegovina have only qualified for one major international tournament. That milestone came in 2014 when the "Yellow-Blues" participated in the World Cup in Brazil. However, it wasn't a particularly successful campaign, as they managed just one win in three matches and exited at the group stage.

🏷 The "Yellow-Blues" boast an ambitious squad with high aspirations. Currently, Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked 72nd in the FIFA world rankings, with an average squad age of 25.7 years. The total market value of the team stands at €84.7 million. The most valuable players include Ermedin Demirović (€22 million, Stuttgart), Amar Dedić (€12 million, Benfica), and Tarik Muharemović (€7 million, Sassuolo).

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The upcoming head-to-head clash between the "White and Blue" and the "Yellow and Blue" will be officiated by Albanian referee Enea Jorgji. On average, he hands out 5.1 cautions per match and calls approximately 24 fouls. Matches involving San Marino are also known for a high number of yellow cards—around 5.7 per game. We anticipate a physical game with a significant number of rough challenges. Our pick is over 3.5 total yellow cards.

⚽ Goal Predictions

It's worth noting that both teams have struggled to find the back of the net over the past year. San Marino scores an average of 0.7 goals per match, while Bosnia and Herzegovina manage around 0.9. The "Yellow and Blue" focus heavily on their defensive play and tend not to rush their attacks from the start. Their previous encounter with the "White and Blue" serves as further evidence of this approach. Based on these insights, we suggest betting on under 4 total goals.

🚩 Corner Predictions

Let's examine the corners won and conceded by each team over the past year: San Marino averages 3.7 for and 5.6 against, while Bosnia and Herzegovina average 2.8 for and 5.6 against. Notably, in 6 of their last 7 matches, the "Yellow and Blue" have seen no more than 10 corner kicks combined. In our opinion, the most reasonable bet is under 10.5 total corners.

Editor's Insight

Editor's Insight

The stark difference in class makes betting on the outcome irrational and too risky. It's much safer to focus on the number of goals scored in the match. We don't expect Bosnia to play overly dominant football, especially away from home, as it's not characteristic of the "Yellow-Blues" coaching staff. The match is likely to mirror their previous head-to-head, where Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a narrow victory. We anticipate a final scoreline of around 0-2. The key choice here is under 4 total goals scored.