⚽ Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction: World Cup Picks & Best Bets (June 12)
Canada is favored (-125) in its World Cup opener, but in my Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina prediction, I highlight why I believe the public is overvaluing the home team. Even though Bosnia-Herzegovina's dangerous forward Haris Tabakovic is expected to miss this game, one of my best World Cup predictions is that they will force a draw in this match.
The match on Friday, June 12, will be played at BMO Field in Toronto. The 3 p.m. ET game will air on FOX and Telemundo and stream on Peacock.
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⚽ Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina predictions: Pick to win & player prop bets
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| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | +260 via FanDuel | 1u -> 2.6u |
| Under 2.5 goals | -145 via DraftKings | 2.5u -> 1.72u |
⚽ Who will win Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Home-field advantage is factoring too greatly into the odds for this game. The Canadians are pretty heavily favored, but this is a team that has played to three draws in its last four games. Meanwhile, Bosnia-Herzegovina has played in five consecutive draws, and no team has scored more than one goal in any of those matches.
The Canadians have only played International Friendlies since last June, while Bosnia-Herzegovina has played mostly competitive matches. Bosnia-Herzegovina finished 5-1-4 in its last 10 World Cup qualifying matches, allowing fewer than two goals in every game.
Score prediction: Canada 0, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0
💵 My best bet: Under 2.5 goals (-145)
Only one of Canada's last 10 matches has featured more than two goals. At least one team has been shut out in eight of those games. While there is excitement around Jonathan David and Canada's offense, they haven't scored more than two goals since Sept. 5, 2025.
Five consecutive Bosnia-Herzegovina matches, including three competitive ones, have featured two or fewer goals. With Tabakovic likely out, Bosnia-Herzegovina doesn't have many offensive options.
🦶 Who will score in Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?
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Edin Dzeko, F, Bosnia-Herzegovina (+370)
Considering I believe this will be a 0-0 draw, I don't have much confidence in any goalscorer. However, with Tabakovic expected to miss this match, Edin Dzeko should have more scoring opportunities, making him my favorite pick.
Dzeko last scored on March 26, when he found the back of the net in the 86th minute to force a tie against Wales during World Cup qualifying. He's scored in two of Bosnia-Herzegovina's last four competitive games.
Best Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina goal-scorer pick: Edin Dzeko (+370 via DraftKings)
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🥅 Will both teams score in Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?
No, I don't expect both teams to score in this game. However, four of Bosnia-Herzegovina's last five matches have ended as 1-1 ties, and Canada has only been shut out once in its last six games. Therefore, while I expect a 0-0 draw, I'm more comfortable taking Under 2.5 goals for -145 than this prop for -130.
Both teams to score (BTTS) pick: No (-130 via DraftKings)
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📺 How to watch Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Date: Friday, June 12
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: BMO Field (Toronto)
- TV: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
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