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USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32 Preview

USA and Bosnia & Herzegovina meet at Levi’s Stadium in San-Francisco in a World Cup Round of 32 tie, with both sides coming through their groups in contrasting styles. USA topped Group D with 6 points and a +4 goal difference, showing form of LWW, while Bosnia & Herzegovina advanced from Group B in third with 4 points, a -1 goal difference and form WLD.

Stats suggest USA arrive with the sharper edge in both attack and balance. They have scored 8 goals in 3 matches, averaging 2.7 per game, and conceded only 4. At home in this tournament they have won 2 of 2, including a biggest home win of 4-1. Bosnia & Herzegovina have found the net 5 times but shipped 6, with their away record showing one draw and one defeat and a heaviest away loss of 4-1.

Head-to-Head Meetings

Head-to-head meetings have also leaned USA’s way: a 1-0 home win in 2021 and a 0-0 home draw in 2018, both in Carson, California. USA will, however, be without C. Roldan due to a muscle bruise.

Verdict: USA look better placed to progress, with their stronger scoring record and past edge in this matchup.