Ladbrokes previews Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group B at the 2026 World Cup
Co-hosts Canada tipped to impress on home soil, beating Bosnia 2-1
Tajon Buchanan expected to stand out, with Nikola Katic picking up a card
Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, including odds, predictions, and bet builder tips.
With Jesse Marsch's co-hosts looking to get their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start, a clash against Bosnia - ranked 35 places lower than Canada - presents the perfect opportunity, but will the pressure of an expectant home crowd weigh heavy on the Canucks' shoulders?
Below, our experts have put together the ultimate Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina bet builder, with predicted lineups and our take on which side will come out on top in the opening match of Group B.
Across Bosnia's last seven competitive matches, there has been an average of over three goals per game, so if their recent form is anything to go by, we could be in for something of a goal fest in the Group B opener. Plus, with Canada scoring twice in two of their last four games, they seem to be arriving in excellent shape to bring their goalscoring touch to the fore.
Bosnia rarely keep clean sheets, but they always seem to find the net, so we're anticipating goals in Canada - with over 2.5 goals being scored in the match.
Tajon Buchanan to have 1+ shots on target
One of our 48 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup, Tajon Buchanan is ready to take the tournament by storm this summer - and we're backing him to standout in Canada's opener, with at least one shot on target against Bosnia.
Plying his trade in La Liga with Villarreal, Buchanan has enjoyed an excellent season in Spain, scoring seven goals and helping his team finish third in the table - and with an average of well over a shot per 90, there's little to suggest he's shy about letting fly. The 27-year-old has also scored eight goals for his country, so will definitely have the confidence to try his luck when the opportunity presents itself.
Canada will have to play on the front foot if they want to get the home crowd on their side, and with relentless pressure pinning Bosnia back, we're tipping Buchanan to have 1+ shots on target here.
Nikola Katic to be shown a card
Switching our focus to the visitors now, and we're tipping Bosnia defender Nikola Katic to be shown a card in his country's opening game, with the 29-year-old's physicality getting the better of him in Toronto.
The Schalke defender committed over a foul per game in the 2. Bundesliga this season, picking up five yellow cards in the process, and as Bosnia's most cautioned player throughout their entire qualifying campaign, this one seems a smart pick. It's easy to get over-eager on such a big occasion, regardless of a player's experience, and we think Katic could put himself about a bit too much - especially if Canada play to their best.
So we're predicting a yellow card for Katic, which would be his third booking in four competitive games for Bosnia, with a mistimed tackle or two catching the Argentinian referee's eye.
Canada to beat Bosnia in Group B opener
Bringing our Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina preview and predictions to a close, we're backing the co-hosts to get their World Cup campaign off to a dream start, seeing off a determined Bosnia side and ending the night at the top of Group B.
If Canada's star players can perform as we expect, the likes of Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David should have far too much quality for their visitors, with Jesse Marsch's side really feeling the benefit of having home advantage. A single victory may well be enough to see the Canadians qualify for the knockouts, so a win would also take heaps of pressure off the players heading into potentially tougher games further down the line.
With that in mind, we're predicting a win for the co-hosts, with a solid defensive display being coupled by some eye-catching stuff at the other end - even if Bosnia do make it difficult for them.
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When is Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina takes place on Friday, 12 June, with kick-off for Group B's opening match scheduled for 20:00 BST.
Where can I watch Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup?
The World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina will be shown live on BBC and BBC iPlayer for UK viewers.
Can you bet on Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Ladbrokes are offering customers the chance to bet on a number of Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina markets, including match result, both teams to score, and over/under total goals.
