World Cup Play-off Final: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy – Match Preview, Predicted Line-ups, and Broadcast Information
Italy's coach, Gennaro Gattuso, is expected to stick with the same starting eleven that secured a victory against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final last week. The forward partnership of Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui is anticipated to lead the line in the final showdown against Edin Dzeko’s Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The crucial match kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica. The stadium will operate with a reduced capacity due to disciplinary reasons.
This World Cup play-off Final represents a momentous occasion for the Azzurri, as they aim to qualify for the prestigious tournament for the first time in 12 years. Gattuso’s squad earned their place in the final five days ago in Bergamo, defeating Northern Ireland 2-0 with goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean.
Bosnia and Herzegovina will heavily rely on their captain, former Serie A star Edin Dzeko, alongside defensive mainstays Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo and Sead Kolasinac from Atalanta.
The winner of this decisive encounter will secure a coveted spot in the World Cup, joining Group B where they will face Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland.
Where to Watch
For fans in the UK and Ireland, the match will be broadcast on Amazon Prime PPV. In the USA, viewers can tune in via VIX and Fox Sports.
Probable Line-ups
Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-4-2): Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Memic, Sunjic, Tahirovic, Alajbegovic; Demirovic, Dzeko.
Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Politano, Barella, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco; Kean, Retegui.
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