The last three places for the group stage of the Euro Cup, which will be played this summer in Germany, remain vacant. The national teams of Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland and Israel will determine in the Route B playoffs the owner of one of the tickets for the Euro 2024 Championship. The teams played without success in qualification, but thanks to their success in the Nations League received a “second chance.”
Two matches of the round of 16 of phase B are scheduled for March 21: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ukraine and Israel – Iceland. The winners will face each other in the decisive match.
The stands will help Dzeko
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national team is preparing for the most important match in a calm atmosphere. The team’s veteran leader, Edin Dzeko, stated in an interview that he was satisfied with the state of the team. Most of the players are in good shape and play regularly for their clubs. It is the practice that the captain considers an important advantage.
Furthermore, Dzeko trusts in the support of the fans who will fill the stands of the stadium. There are practically no tickets left on free sale, so the Bosnian captain’s hopes are fully justified.
The style of the Bosnia and Herzegovina team is defensive, based on intense pressing, a hard fight for every ball and maximum dedication. In addition to Dzeko, four representatives of the RPL should be highlighted. Renato Gojkovic, Ivan Basic (both from Orenburg), Amar Rakhmanovich (Krylya Sovetov) and Said Hamulich (Lokomotiv) were called up for the playoffs.
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The Bosnian rival is also preparing for an important match. Of note is the current form of Mikhail Mudrik, who has played well for Chelsea in recent matches. It is very likely that the “aristocrats” coach Mauricio Pochettino has found an approach to the brilliant midfielder.
However, the representatives of the Spanish Girona Artem Dovbik and Viktor Tsygankov stopped the pace. The striker lost his scoring instinct and the midfielder was completely injured. It is not yet known if he will play for the national team. Only Real Madrid goalkeeper Andrei Lunin is stable, who has earned the praise of the white coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
Although the Bosnian national team’s opponents seem formidable by name, in a close and tough fight, Dzeko and his partners can gain an advantage. Furthermore, for their part, the stands are full, which will be one of the main factors in favor of the victory of the “golden lilies”. The odds of Bosnians qualifying for Euro 2024 are 4.00, while the Ukrainians’ odds are estimated at 2.15.
Iceland helped Cristiano Ronaldo
The Israeli team is preparing under great pressure caused by external factors. It is unlikely that players will be able to ignore this completely. And the opponent was very difficult: Iceland. Although the Vikings are going through a process of generational change, the contours of a new composition are already visible.
The Icelanders prefer a forceful counterattacking style, in which they make the most of their assets: excellent physical fitness and dedication. During the qualifying phase for Euro 2024, the Vikings gained invaluable experience in matches against Portugal and Slovakia.
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Although the results of meetings with favorites can hardly be considered successful, matches with strong opponents are important for the team’s progress. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates helped the Icelandic coaching staff find the weak points in the scheme and correct the errors.
Bookmakers estimate Israel’s chances of qualifying for the 2024 European Championship at odds of 5.00. If the Icelandic team wins in the Route B playoffs, they will play at 6:00.
Forecast
We assume that the teams of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland will face each other in the final. Interestingly, the teams competed in the same qualifying group for the 2024 European Championship. The Bosnians won at home with a score of 3:0, and in the second leg the Vikings barely took revenge – 1:0.
The style of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team is as inconvenient as possible for the opponent. Firm defense, tough fighting and quick counterattacks could be the deciding factor in favor of the Golden Lilies winning the Route B final and advancing to the group stage of the 2024 European Championship.
Tender: The Bosnia and Herzegovina team will qualify for Euro 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
