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This will most likely be the match that could decide the second place, as Iran is unlikely to challenge that spot. Nigeria has one point after the draw with the Asians, while Bosnia lost the opener 2-1 to Argentina.
Nigeria had a massive amount of possession againt Iran, 72% (!!!), but could not capitalize on it and did not even create that many chances. Offensively they were very poor, they were solid at the back but Iran had no aspirations on the attacking front, so the Nigeria back line was not tested. The Africans look like a tired side, they have no killer instinct, no sharpness in front of goal, just passing the ball around the length of the pitch. They need to improve against Bosnia.
I like this Bosnia side very much, they are a team that plays positive football – always goes for the win, does not sit back and defend, even when they are in front. The performance against Argentina was pretty solid despite the 2-1 loss, let`s not forget that it was a sensible quality difference after all. Manager Susic stated that he expects his team to build on that good showing and record an important win against Nigeria.
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Team news & lineups
Nigeria has a couple of squad problems for this one. Oboabona is out, while Musa, Gabriel and Omeruo are questionable. Bosnia has no new injuries or suspensions, but S. Salihovic is still unfit and will not play.
Nigeria: Enyeama – Ambrose, Oshaniwa, Omeruo, Yobo – Mikel, Musa, Onazi, Azeez, Moses – Emenike
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Begovic – Mujdza, Kolasinac, Bicakcic, Spahic – Besic, Hajrovic, Pjanic, Ibisevic, Lulic – Dzeko
Even if Bosnia has zero points they could do with a draw here, as they meet Iran in the last match. Nigeria absolutely has to get the win, otherwise they will need a miracle next week in order to advance. Even if the Africans looked really poor offensively in the first game, I expect this to be an overish game. Nigeria must go for the win so they need to open up a bit, and they will also have to reshape their defense, Yobo will come in, he hasn`t played too much for the NT lately. Surely they have the talent to score goals and this time around they will have more spaces to work with. Bosnia is a side that we can always expect to attack and go for the win, so no issues with them. Though I expect Bosnia to eventually get the three points, the safer bet is over 2,5 goals, and the odds are better as well. Prediction: Nigeria – Bosnia Herzegovina 1-2.
Pick: over 2,5 goals
Odds: 2.07 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 8.56
Event date: 21 June
