Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy Prediction 31 March 2026

Bosnia has long been viewed as a solid mid-tier national team. Although their only World Cup appearance came in 2014, they recently came close to repeating that success, defeating Wales on penalties after a 1–1 draw. That result highlighted both their resilience and ability to compete under pressure.

Italy, meanwhile, finished second in their qualifying group after suffering two defeats to Norway, despite winning their other six matches. Under Gennaro Gattuso, the Azzurri have shown moments of stability, including a 2–0 win over Northern Ireland, though their overall performances have not always been convincing.

On paper, Italy possesses greater depth and individual quality. While Bosnia is capable of making this a tight and physical contest, especially in a high-stakes playoff setting, Italy is expected to prevail. Their experience and squad strength should ultimately see them secure qualification and arrive at the World Cup as a competitive side.

Italy to win 1.64