Group leaders set for decisive showdown: prediction for Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
The UEFA Nations League matchday five clash between Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina will take place on November 14, 2026, at Strawberry Arena in Solna. The hosts top League B Group 4 with ten points, two clear of their visitors. Both teams are vying for first place, which guarantees automatic promotion to the top tier.
Sweden: potent attack helps them stay on top
Sweden have impressed under Graham Potter. The Blue and Yellows opened the tournament with wins over Romania (2-1) and Poland (3-1), before drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the previous round, they beat Romania again (1-0), extending their unbeaten run to four matches.
The hosts’ attack remains their biggest strength. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are expected to start, while Dejan Kulusevski, back from injury, could provide a boost from the bench. A win would bring Sweden significantly closer to a return to League A.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: unbeaten run keeps the race wide open
Bosnia and Herzegovina are also yet to lose in this edition of the Nations League. Sergej Barbarez’s side began the group stage with a goalless draw against Poland, then beat Romania (4-2), shared the points with Sweden (1-1) and defeated Poland (1-0). After four rounds, the Dragons have eight points and remain firmly in contention for first place.
The visitors have made a few personnel changes ahead of their trip to Sweden. Defender Tarik Muharemović will miss the match through suspension, while legendary striker Edin Džeko has retired from international football. Ermedin Demirović and Haris Tabaković are expected to lead the attack and make up for the absence of the experienced forward.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Sweden have collected ten points from four Nations League matches, recording three wins and one draw
- Bosnia and Herzegovina are also unbeaten in this tournament, with two wins and two draws
- The teams’ previous meeting ended in a high-scoring 1-1 draw
The rivals could share the points again: prediction for Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sweden have home advantage and a powerful attack, but Bosnia and Herzegovina have been consistent and know how to contain dangerous opponents. Their first meeting showed that the teams are closely matched.
The visitors will look to close the gap on the leaders, while the hosts will be content to preserve their two-point advantage. With both teams on unbeaten runs, a closely fought draw looks the most likely outcome.
