Austria vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Tue, 18 Nov '25)

Picture this: the grand stage of the World Cup Qualifiers is set at the illustrious Ernst Happel Stadion in Austria on the 18th of November '25. This isn't just any showdown; it's Austria versus Bosnia & Herzegovina, a battle of two fierce neighbors, both eager to steal the limelight. In their most recent tango, Austria jetted off with a 2-1 victory over Bosnia, stealing the show right in their backyard. Talk about crashing a party!

If history has anything to say, it’s that this duo loves to keep it even-Steven in their last three meetups, with Austria snatching a win, Bosnia & Herzegovina reciprocating the favor, and one truce to balance out the universe. Looking at their last adventures, Austria took an unfortunate tumble against Romania, losing 0-1. Meanwhile, Bosnia & Herzegovina was busy being the schoolyard bully, dribbling around Malta in a 4-1 spectacle.

Player performance shenanigans: Bosnia & Herzegovina should probably start scheming on taming the beast named Marko Arnautović, Austria's very own goal machine with a solid five-goal tally this season. Meanwhile, Austria might want to keep a tight leash on Miroslav Stevanović, who seems to be in a generous mood with a couple of assists this season.

Spotlight on stars: For Austria, Marko Arnautović shines with a sparkling rating of 7.73, followed by Saša Kalajdžić at 7.38, and Marcel Sabitzer at 7.34. On the Bosnian front, Miralem Pjanić dazzles with a 7.46 rating, trailed closely by Adnan Kovačević at 7.25 and the generosity king, Miroslav Stevanović, at 7.14.

Over the current season, Austria seems to channel their inner octopus, holding onto an average possession of 62.36% of the time, while Bosnia & Herzegovina reluctantly settle for 52%. Points to ponder if you’re aiming to predict corners: Austria usually swoops about 4.64 corners per game, while Bosnia & Herzegovina pirouette their way to 6.25 on average.

As for the naughty list, both teams have racked up 14 yellow cards apiece—how diplomatic of them! Interestingly, neither team has seen red, keeping the pitch a drama-free zone in terms of dismissals. Moreover, each team has conceded two penalty goals, perhaps just to keep things fair and square.

Analyzing the stats, it seems Austria edges the odds with their previous win and slightly better player performance metrics. So, with a sprinkle of stats and a dash of humor, the intuitive prediction for this clash is a delightful win for Austria!