Our prediction for this match:
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Match Time & Date:
27/03/2021
18:00
Prediction: 1-0
Costa Rica
Bosnia will be looking to prepare for the World Cup qualifier against France when they take on Costa Rica in a friendly on Saturday. The Balkan Dragons were struggling in the UEFA Nations League, and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Star striker Edin Dzeko has overcome his injury, but the Roma man is likely to be rested in Saturday’s warm-up game.
Los Ticos, on the other hand, have not been in action since November 16, 2020 when they suffered a loss to the Basque Country in a non-official friendly. Veteran attacking midfielder Bryan Ruiz will be the man to watch in the away team, but it has to be noted that PSG goalkeeper will not take part in Saturday’s friendly. Considering that Bosnia are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we are tempted to put our money on the Balkan Dragons.
Highlighted Player (Rade Krunic):
Rade Krunic is a product of Sutjeska Foca youth football school. The Bosnia international was born in Foca on October 7, 1993 and 19 years later he made his senior debut with his hometown club Sutjeska.
After scoring three goals in 15 appearances for the Bosnian club, the Bosnian midfielder moved to Serbian side Donji Srem in 2013. In 2014 he signed a contract with Italian side Hellas Verona, but he was immediately loaned back to Donji Srem. In 2015 Rade Krunic made 13 appearances for Serbian side Borac Cacak before joining yet another Italian team Empoli.
He has been playing for the Azzurri ever since and it has to be noted that he scored his first goal for the Serie A side in a 2-0 win over Genoa in October, 2015. Speaking of his international career, Krunic made his Bosnia and Herzegovina debut in a friendly against Denmark on June 3, 2016. He has 8 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 team as well.
Highlighted Team (Costa Rica):
Los Ticos are administered by the Costa Rican Football Federation and are members of the CONCACAF confederation competing at the international stage since 1921, although it was not until 1927 that they had become the FIFA members.
Costa Rica is the most successful national football team in the history of Central America with eight championships and their decorated reputation was upheld in 2014 when the current Central American champions made an imposing impression during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Having reached the quarter-finals, Costa Ricans continue to be a thorn in the side for a many bigger soccer nations.
Alvaro Saborio is the most-capped member of the current team captained by Bryan Ruiz, but the most prominent star of the squad is definitely Real Madrid goalkeeper and 2016 Champions League winner Keylor Navas. Arsenal forward Joel Campbell is also a notable player whose 2014 FIFA World Cup performances have been nothing short of impressive.
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