World Cup Play-off Final: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy – Match Preview, Probable Lineups & Broadcast Info
Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso is expected to name an unchanged starting XI for the crucial World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia-Herzegovina. This follows their 2-0 semi-final victory over Northern Ireland last week, where Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean scored. Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui are anticipated to lead the attack as the Azzurri aim to secure World Cup qualification for the first time in 12 years.
The decisive match is scheduled to kick 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.
Bosnia-Herzegovina will likely rely heavily on their captain, former Serie A star Edin Dzeko. Defenders Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo and Sead Kolasinac from Atalanta are also expected to be key figures for the home side.
The victor of this final will earn a coveted spot in the upcoming World Cup, joining Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland in Group B.
Where to Watch the Match
Football fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the match live on Amazon Prime PPV. In the USA, the game will be broadcast on 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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