Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland: Analysis and Prediction – First round Olympics qualification game between Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland Odds
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland (1/2): 1.57 / 2.25
Asian Handicap (-3.5 / +3.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Total Over/Under (164.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Bosnia and Herzegovina Team News
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national team has played four matches in this tournament. They have secured three wins, against Portugal, Hungary, and Israel in the semifinals. They suffered one defeat, and interestingly, it was against the same opponent they will face in the final.
Before the start of this tournament, the Bosnia and Herzegovina players emphasized in a press conference that their goal was to reach the second phase. They have come very close to achieving that goal. Throughout the tournament, the team has been led by Dzanan Musa, Jusuf Nurkic, and Luka Garza. It’s worth noting that Garza, making his debut for the national team, played a huge role in the win against Israel.
The players of Bosnia and Herzegovina are on the brink of achieving their goal, but the next step won’t be easy. In the first match between these opponents, Poland led from the start, and there was a 13-point gap by halftime. The lead later extended to over 20 points. Bosnia and Herzegovina can’t afford to allow this to happen again, especially since they are playing on the road and are not a team that can easily recover from significant deficits. This is largely due to their lack of outside shooting, as they shoot just over 25% from three-point range and make around six three-pointers per game. They can’t let the opponent build a double-digit lead.
Poland Team News
The Polish national team has had an excellent tournament so far. They have secured all four wins on their home court. They have won against Portugal, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in the semifinal against Sweden.
Throughout the tournament, the Polish national team has heavily relied on their key trio: Mateusz Ponitka, Aleksander Balcerowski, and Michal Sokolowski. These players have been instrumental in every match and justified the team’s trust. Ponitka averages 13 points, around 6.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. Balcerowski averages 15.3 points and just over six rebounds. Meanwhile, Sokolowski leads the team in scoring with an average of 17 points per game.
In the upcoming match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balcerowski faces a challenging task of slowing down Nurkic, despite his tendency to get into foul trouble. Poland’s major advantage will be playing in front of over 13,000 home supporters in a packed arena in Gliwice.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland H2H
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland have played three games in their history. Poland won all three, including game played 6 days ago.
Absences and Injuries
The best players of Bosnia are participating in this tournament. Which can’t be said for their rivals. The Polish team is missing several key players for this tournament. A.J. Slaughter, Jeremy Sochan, and Aleksandar Dziewa are not part of the roster for this event.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland Prediction
In the first match, Poland dominated from the start, and the winner was never in doubt. Bosnia and Herzegovina isn’t significantly weaker than Poland, so we can’t expect a repeat of the same. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina has often come close to achieving their goals only to stumble at the last step. Pressure is likely to play a role for both sides, and the match could be unpredictable, with the final moments deciding the winner.
Our prediction for this match is that there will be fewer than 165 points scored.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 20.08.2023, 14:15 CET
Prediction: Under 164.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: Bet365