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This match is played on date 9 Oct 2025
This match takes place in AEK Arena – George Karapatakis (Lárnaka (Larnaca)) – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ CYPRUS vs BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MATCH PREVIEW
MATCH SUMMARY TABLE
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Cyprus vs Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 – UEFA Qualifiers |
| Date | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 20:45 local time (17:45 UTC) |
| Venue | Alphamega Stadium, Limassol |
| Broadcast | CyBC, Arena Sport, Nova Sports |
| Last Meeting | Bosnia 3–0 Cyprus (UEFA Nations League, September 2023) |
| Head-to-Head | Cyprus: 1 win – Bosnia: 5 wins – Draws: 1 |
🔎 OVERVIEW
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as Cyprus host Bosnia and Herzegovina in Limassol. Both teams are eager to earn crucial points that could revive their qualification chances.
Cyprus will aim to frustrate their technically superior opponents with a compact defensive shape, while Bosnia will look to impose their style through midfield control and creative movement. It’s a matchup of resilience versus experience.
🔵 CYPRUS – BUILDING FROM THE BACK
Cyprus have shown moments of promise but continue to struggle for consistency at this level. Their strength lies in defensive organization and quick counter-attacks. With passionate home support behind them, they’ll believe in their chances to upset Bosnia.
Strengths:
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Strong defensive discipline and tactical organization.
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Quick transitions and set-piece danger.
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High work rate across all positions.
Key Players:
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Pieros Sotiriou – The nation’s top scorer and primary threat in attack.
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Ioannis Pittas – Brings pace and relentless energy on the wings.
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Andreas Karo – Commands the defence with physical presence and leadership.
Likely Tactics:
A defensive 5-4-1, staying compact and relying on quick counter-attacks and long passes toward Sotiriou.
🟡 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – SEARCHING FOR STABILITY
Bosnia’s campaign has been uneven, but the quality within their squad is undeniable. The team depends heavily on experienced veterans who can turn matches in an instant. They’ll look to dominate possession and dictate tempo from the middle of the park.
Strengths:
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Technical midfielders capable of controlling play.
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Dangerous set-piece specialists.
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Experienced international core.
Key Players:
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Edin Džeko – Still Bosnia’s leader in attack with his aerial prowess and finishing.
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Miralem Pjanić – Provides creativity, passing vision, and set-piece mastery.
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Rade Krunić – Adds balance and defensive cover in midfield.
Likely Tactics:
A flexible 4-3-3 formation, with wide forwards supporting Džeko and Pjanić orchestrating from deep.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
| Total Meetings | 7 |
|---|---|
| Cyprus Wins | 1 |
| Bosnia Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 🟥 🟨 🟩 🟥 🟨 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: Cyprus 0–2 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cyprus will make Bosnia work hard for every chance, but the visitors’ superior individual quality should ultimately prevail. Expect Džeko and Pjanić to lead the charge as Bosnia secure a much-needed victory in their qualification push.
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