Cyprus vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – World Cup Qualifying Preview and Predictions | Extratips

Welcome to Extratips for an in-depth look at Cyprus vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. This World Cup Qualifier kicks off on October 9, 2025, at 18:45. Cyprus is looking to climb the standings after mixed results, while Bosnia and Herzegovina aim to keep their momentum as group contenders. Bosnia-Herzegovina are clear favorites: top odds for their win are 1.82, with a draw at 3.81 and a Cyprus win at 4.94. These numbers reflect Bosnia’s strong form, currently second in the group with 12 points from 5 games. Cyprus hold 4 points from the same number of matches, sitting fourth. In their last five head-to-head clashes, Bosnia have won three, Cyprus two—no draws. Recent scores: 2-1, 3-2, 2-0, 2-3, 1-2 (most recent first). Cyprus’s previous five home matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses; Bosnia’s past five away: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. Bosnia’s strengths—attack, set plays, experience—are countered by away inconsistency. Cyprus are tough at home, but struggle defensively and lack finishing edge. Standout players include Pittas (2 goals) for Cyprus and Dzeko (4 in 4) for Bosnia. Key storylines: Can Pittas deliver a home upset? Will Bosnia’s attack continue to shine? Are we set for another high-scoring thriller?

Let’s look at how these teams stack up and what fans should expect from this crucial qualifier.