Nigeria v Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup predictions and betting tips

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Nigeria v Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup predictions and betting tips World Cup 2014, International	22/06/2014 00:00	full time result	Bosnia & Herzegovina	1.91	Bet at Paddy Power
Betting prediction was written by Dan Adair

NIGERIA v BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: 1st GAME

Nigeria were held to a goalless draw with Iran. It was a very dour draw with limited talent on show. Nigeria troubled Iran on a few occasions but never really looked like scoring. They looked solid enough at the back but Iran are likely to return to Tehran having not scored in three games. Bosnia done well against Argentina and matched them for more than an hour. They were not overly attacking and for me the should join the South Americans in the knockout stages.

THE BOSNIA SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Asmir Begovic (Stoke City), Jasmin Fejzic (Aalen), Asmir Avdukic (Borac Banja Luka).

Defenders: Emir Spahic (Bayer Leverkusen), Sead Kolasinac (Schalke), Ermin Bicakcic (Eintracht Braunschweig), Ognjen Vranjes (Elazigspor), Toni Sunjic (Zorya Lugansk), Avdija Vrsajevic (Hajduk Split), Mensur Mujdza (Freiburg), Ervin Zukanovic (Gent).

Midfielders: Zvjezdan Misimovic (Guizhou Renhe), Haris Medunjanin (Gaziantepspor), Miralem Pjanic (Roma), Sejad Salihovic (Hoffenheim), Senad Lulic (Lazio), Izet Hajrovic (Galatasaray), Senijad Ibricic (Erciyesspor), Edin Visca (Istanbul BB), Tino Susic (Hajduk Split), Muhamed Besic (Ferencvaros), Anel Hadzic (Sturm Graz).

Forwards: Edin Dzeko (Manchester City), Vedad Ibisevic (Stuttgart).

THE NIGERIA SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille FC, France); Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel), Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United)

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Efe Ambrose (Celtic, Scotland); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough, England); Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel); Joseph Yobo (Norwich City, England); Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea, England); Ramon Azeez (Almeria FC, Spain); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Joel Obi (Parma, Italy); Nnamdi Oduamadi (Varese, Italy); Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers), Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain), Sunday Mba (CA Bastia, France), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren, Belgium), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Shola Ameobi (Newcastle United, England); Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce, Turkey); Obinna Nsofor (Chievo Verona, Italy); Peter Odemwingie (Stoke City, England), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge, Belgium); Victor Moses (Liverpool, England), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen, Holland).

BETTING ANALYSIS

We tipped Bosnia up for this fixture before the tournement begun and we got huge value with the 2.50 (6/4) on Bosnia. The best available at the moment is 1.91 (10/11) which is a hell of a drop in price. We got a 15% differential in price just a week ago. African teams have generally struggled in the tournement with Just 1 win so far (from Ivory Coast - who have since lost) and Nigeria are not considered in the same bracket. Bosnia will need to keep patient and grind out a win here.

NIGERIA V BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: BETTING TIPS

We think Bosnia will have too much here for the Africans who looked a little short on creativity against a poor Iran side. Bosnia are inexperianced its true but they are full of attacking intent and I see a low margin win for them here.