Netherlands vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Head-to-Head Stats and Next UEFA Nations League Game
While every football fan waits with bated breaths to see the next match between the Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina, here is a look at their head-to-head statistics, their team performances, and what to expect from their next clash in the UEFA Nations League.
Historical Head-to-Head Record
Bosnia & Herzegovina had been dominated by the Netherlands in their two previous matches, with one win for the Dutch and the other a draw. Bosnia & Herzegovina is yet to win against the Netherlands in both matches.
Herein is a short summary of their head-to-head comparison:
- Total Matches Played: 2
- Netherlands Wins: 1
- Bosnia & Herzegovina Wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Goals Scored by Netherlands: 3
- Goals Scored by Bosnia & Herzegovina: 1
For more details of their previous encounters, visit the following match history.
Current Performance and Statistics
Netherlands:
In this season, Netherlands' attacking style is very impressive. Netherlands has been able to score an average of 2.48 goals in each match. Now if home ground performance is taken into account, then :
- Home Matches Over 1.5 Goals: 23 (88.46%))
- Home Matches Over 2.5 Goals: 18 (69.23%)
The Netherlands attacking power is complemented with fine-tuning in the defensive setup that goes on to make them a force to be reckoned with, with an opponent in any competition.
Bosnia & Herzegovina:
Contrary to this, Bosnia & Herzegovina has hardly matched the goal-scoring rate of Netherlands. They have averaged just 0.85 goals per match in the 2024 season. This exact same pattern also shows its effect in their away performances as well:
- Over 1.5 Goals Away: 13 (81.25%)
- Over 2.5 Goals Away: 5 (31.25%)
Despite the fact that they have to struggle a bit with goals, Bosnia & Herzegovina has managed some draws and narrow victories against other opponents in such difficult conditions.
Next UEFA Nations League Match
It is going to be one heck of a match between the Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina in the UEFA Nations League. As the Netherlands can pride themselves on an unbeaten record against Bosnia & Herzegovina for all time, Bosnia & Herzegovina will be eager to break this spell of not winning once.
The UEFA Nations League has become known for competitiveness and unpredictability, and literally, no game is inconsequential. You can get the live updates and match previews at the official UEFA Nations League page.
Key Factors to Watch
- Netherlands' Attacking Strength: The attacking strength of the Netherlands comes at an average of 2.48 goals per match this season, therefore it is one of the key factors for the upcoming game. Observe their star players and attack options.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina Defensive Resilience: With their low average of goals, Bosnia & Herzegovina has managed to stand firm against strong opponents. In this respect, the defensive structure and strategy would be of paramount importance, not to be separated from keeping the Dutch offense at bay.
- Home advantage: The home performance of the Netherlands indeed was very strong, with a high percentage of matches with over 1.5 and over 2.5 goals. This might play a big role in the outcome of the match.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina's Adaptability: The away record of Bosnia & Herzegovina illustrates a tendency for them to concede goals but their adaptability and the ability to respond at crucial times will be a determinant factor.
To view detailed statistics from the teams' performances, check out the latest UEFA Nations League standings here.
Conclusion
The football fraternity will be in wait, yet again, for the next match between Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina. This will be a keenly contested game given how strong the Netherlands has been in its attacking form, while Bosnia & Herzegovina is keen on securing a positive result.
Get more updates and Match Previews as the UEFA Nations League continuous to present thrilling football action.
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