Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction | World Cup | 12/06
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Co-hosts Canada are set to launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey against Bosnia and Herzegovina at a sold-out Toronto Stadium. The match kicks off following a 90-minute opening ceremony to mark the start of the tournament.
This Group B opener is a landmark moment for Canada as they look to earn their first-ever World Cup points on home soil.
Have a read of our Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction before you decide on your bet.
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Both nations begin their 2026 World Cup here, with no head-to-head history to lean on. For bettors, this is as open as it gets, and the odds mirror that uncertainty.
Take a look at our top Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction:
BTTS - No
Market: BTTS - No · @ 1.73
Confidence
100%
Last updated: 08-06-2026
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Canada is tipped to come out on top, with 52% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: head-to-head
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Canada: opening the 2026 World Cup
Canada make their FIFA World Cup bow having already logged 21 match(es) in 2026 in the build-up. Here is how they have fared:
8 win(s), 8 draw(s) and 5 loss(es)
34 goals scored (1.62 per game)
30 goals conceded (1.43 per game)
Players to watch for Canada National Team
Leading scorer: Jonathan David with 2 goal(s)
Most assists: Tani Oluwaseyi with 2
- 07/10/2026USACanadaL1007/10/2026International FriendliesUSA
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Canada1 - 0L - 03/10/2026CanadaPeruW2003/10/2026International FriendliesCanada
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Peru2 - 0W - 26/09/2026CanadaChileW1026/09/2026International FriendliesCanada
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Chile1 - 0W - 04/07/2026CanadaMoroccoL0304/07/2026World CupCanada
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Morocco0 - 3L - 28/06/2026South AfricaCanadaW0128/06/2026World CupSouth Africa
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Canada0 - 1W
Bosnia and Herzegovina: opening the 2026 World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina step out at the FIFA World Cup for the first time this edition after 12 match(es) in 2026.
Here is the Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team record:
This year so far
5 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
20 goals scored (1.67 per game)
10 goals conceded (0.83 per game)
Players to watch for Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team
Leading scorer: Edin Džeko with 5 goal(s)
Most assists: Amar Memić with 2
- 05/10/2026Bosnia and HerzegovinaPolandW1005/10/2026UEFA Nations LeagueBosnia and Herzegovina
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Poland1 - 0W - 02/10/2026Bosnia and HerzegovinaSwedenD1102/10/2026UEFA Nations LeagueBosnia and Herzegovina
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Sweden1 - 1D - 28/09/2026RomaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaW2428/09/2026UEFA Nations LeagueRomania
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Bosnia and Herzegovina2 - 4W - 25/09/2026PolandBosnia and HerzegovinaD0025/09/2026UEFA Nations LeaguePoland
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Bosnia and Herzegovina0 - 0D - 02/07/2026USABosnia and HerzegovinaL2002/07/2026World CupUSA
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Bosnia and Herzegovina2 - 0L
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
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Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Canada: Crepeau; Laryea, Cornelius, Miller, Sigur; Eustaquio, Choiniere; Buchanan, Kone, Shaffelburg; David
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Vasilj; Dedic, Muharemovic, Hadzikadunić, Kolasinac; Hadziahmetovic, Tahirovic; Gigovic, Burnić, Bajraktarevic; Dzeko
How to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
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More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
Based on our analysis, Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.
The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.
Our prediction is: Canada to win
In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Canada to win outright, which is our betting tip.
Canada's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Bosnia and Herzegovina's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.
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Match details: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
🆚 Fixture Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Friday, 12/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 20:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue BMO Field, Toronto Stadium
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