Luxembourg vs Bosnia
European Championship Qualifying
Thursday
16th November 2023
Stade de Luxembourg
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the European Championship Qualifying fixture between Luxembourg and Bosnia.
Luxembourg vs Bosnia: Preview
Luxembourg form analysis
Luxembourg’s recent run of European Cup qualifying games has showcased their occasional goal threat from set pieces but also clear limitations in quality. They started impressively by beating Bosnia 2-0 away thanks to goals from Sanches and Sinani. Building momentum, Luxembourg then beat Iceland 3-1 at home – going three up before conceding late after Chanot’s penalty and another Sanches strike. However, problems surfaced next game with an expected thrashing, losing 0-9 at home to Portugal and simply unable to cope with their ruthless attack.
Luxembourg put up a better fight in their next match, drawing 1-1 away in Iceland and equalizing through Rodrigues after going behind to Oskarsson’s opener. They ended this spell with an expected 1-0 home loss to Slovakia, going behind late to a set piece goal and unable to muster any real response. Overall, Luxembourg remains dangerous from dead balls but technically limited compared to higher ranked nations, as the heavy defeats showcased.
Bosnia form analysis
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s recent run of European Cup qualifying games has highlighted their limitations against superior opposition. They started with an expected 0-2 home loss to Luxembourg, caught out twice on the counter in a passive display. There was a better showing next match as they beat Liechtenstein 2-1 away thanks to goals from Dzeko and an own goal before conceding late. However, familiar issues surfaced in their next game with a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Iceland. Unable to break down defensively stubborn opponents besides half chances before conceding late.
Problems remained evident next match in another 0-2 away defeat to Liechtenstein after more passive play. Most recently they were torn apart 0-5 at home by rampant Portugal, totally outclassed from the first whistle. Overall, Bosnia has lacked attacking spark while also looking extremely fragile defensively in this spell. With aging stars like Dzeko now past their peak, significant rebuild is required.
