Bosnia-Herzegovina v Sweden: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 preview, team news and prediction
Bosnia-Herzegovina will host Sweden at the Bilino Polje Stadium on October 2 (BST) in their third group match of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27. Sweden arrive on a two-match winning run while Bosnia have collected four points from a draw and a win.
Bosnia & Herzegovina opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Poland before beating Romania 4-2 in their second match. They established a two-goal lead early in that victory but later conceded twice as a result of defensive errors. Sergej Barbarez’s men will be the hosts for this fixture, which the preview describes as a potential confidence booster.
Sweden, coached by Graham Potter, recorded a 2-1 victory over Romania and followed that with a 3-1 win against Poland to start the Nations League with six points. The preview notes Sweden’s attacking strengths while also stressing the need for defensive solidity, and it observes that playing away could present additional challenges for the visitors.
Esmir Bajraktarević was highlighted as Bosnia’s top performer despite not scoring: the 21-year-old provided two assists, operated effectively on the right wing with notable pace and is also capable of playing as an inside forward. The preview singles him out for his work rate and the attacking options he provides from wide areas.
Viktor Gyokeres has found the net in both of Sweden’s opening Nations League fixtures and is identified as a constant threat in the final third. The 28-year-old forward is described as regaining confidence after a poor start to the season and will be looking to extend his scoring run.
All selected members of the Bosnia & Herzegovina squad are reported as fit and ready for selection, while Alexander Isak has withdrawn from the Swedish squad with a minor injury. Projected lineups given in the preview list Zlomislic (GK); Memic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Basic, Gigovic; Bajraktarevic, Mahmic, Alajbegovic; Tabakovic for Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Johansson (GK); Svensson, Starfelt, Lindelof, Gudmundsson; Walemark, Bergvall, Ayari, Zeneli; Nygren, Gyokeres for Sweden.
The preview’s prediction is Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-2 Sweden. Broadcast and streaming details provided are: India — Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV; Bosnia and Herzegovina — MY TV, Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina – BHRT, Arena Sport; USA — FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX. SonyLIV is noted as a live streaming option, and the article invites readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join their Telegram community for updates.
The clash is set to take place at the Bilino Polje Stadium on October 2 (BST), with the listed broadcasters and SonyLIV offering live coverage of the UEFA Nations League fixture.