Austria U19 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 28 March 2026
Austria U19
Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
The second round match of the first stage of the 2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification in Group A4 is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Austria. Currently, the Austrians top the table after a strong start, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are looking to bounce back after a tough defeat to Germany.
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Match preview
Austria U19, guided by their coaching staff, kicked off their home mini-tournament in perfect fashion. On Wednesday, "Das Team" came from behind to beat Israel 2-1. That victory not only secured three points but also reaffirmed the team’s excellent form, having confidently navigated the preliminary rounds last autumn by defeating Slovenia and Luxembourg. The Austrians rely on dominating the midfield and clinical finishing—backed by home support, they are the group favorites.
A win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in this round would all but guarantee Austria’s place in League A for the second qualifying stage (according to UEFA’s new three-stage format). The home side’s medical staff report no major injury concerns. The attacking leaders who made the difference against Israel are all available. Expect Austria to continue dictating play, quickly transitioning from defense to attack through short and medium passing.
Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 arrived in Austria as solid mid-table contenders capable of challenging the top teams. However, their tournament opener was a tough one: after a fierce battle, they lost 1-2 to Germany. Despite the defeat, Bosnia showed solid organization and spirit, even managing to score against the favorites. The main issue now is a lack of squad depth and heavy reliance on the physical condition of their key players, who expended a lot of energy against the Bundesteam.
For Bosnia and Herzegovina, the clash with Austria is a last chance to stay in the hunt for the top spots. A second-round loss could plunge them into a relegation battle in League A (the fourth-placed team drops to League B). The Bosnian coaching staff will likely emphasize tight defensive play and set pieces, which are their strengths. At this point, psychological recovery is crucial, as they’ll have to play on the back foot for much of the match against the hosts.
Key facts and head-to-head
Austria U19 are unbeaten in their last five matches.
Austria U19 have conceded in each of their last three games.
Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 are winless in their last seven games.
Four of Bosnia and Herzegovina U19’s last five matches have seen fewer than three goals scored.
These teams have met four times before, with Austria winning every encounter.
Their last meeting was in the 2018 U19 EURO qualifiers, where Austria triumphed 3-0.
Probable lineups
Austria U19: Posch - Halmich, Ndukwe, Morgenstern, Savic - Matosevic, Weinhandl, Giltia - Krapf, Deshishku, Ekereokosu
Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: Banjić - Antešević, Dizdarević, Blagojevic, Jelić - Raščić, Savić, Telalović - Dimitrić, Sunjic, Mehmedovic
Prediction
Austria are clear favorites here. With home advantage, momentum from their opening win, and a higher level of creative talent, the hosts have the edge. Bosnia are a stubborn side who know how to dig in, but after an exhausting clash with Germany, it’ll be extremely tough to contain Austria’s fresh and motivated attack. Backed by their fans, Austria should dominate and likely secure another victory to solidify their place at the top of the group. My prediction: Austria to win.
