Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden prediction 02.10.2026 | Nations League

Bosnia and Herzegovina had a very good World Cup, securing the 1/16 Finals before eventually losing to one of the co-hosts, the USA. However, reaching the WC and coming out of the group was a massive success in itself. After the WC, coach Barbarez and the squad proved that those results weren't a fluke, as they drew with Poland and won against Romania in the first two games of the UEFA Nations League. 

After a 4:2 win over Romania, coach Sergej Barbarez spoke to the media. He said they fulfilled the goal of winning at least four points before the Sweden game. The coach said they showed energy, speed, quality, and courage. He concluded that any team in the world would have problems against them.

This game against Sweden will have a deeper meaning for Bosnia as their football icon, Edin Dzeko, will play the last game of his international career. The 40-year-old had appeared in 151 national team games and scored 73 goals. He holds both the record for appearances and goals on Bosnia's all-time list. 

Sweden also participated in the previous World Cup and did pretty well. They also reached the knockout phase but were eliminated by one of the tournament's best teams, France. They have shown they are a really good offensive team, but with serious defensive flaws. 

After the World Cup, Sweden won 2:1 and 3:1 against Romania and Poland, and generally looked good in those matches. However, one of their biggest stars, Alexander Isak, has been confirmed to have a minor injury and has left the national team. Besides Isak, the team is already without another key piece, Anthony Elanga, who is out with a hamstring injury.