Okay, so I’ve been following the Euro Qualifiers lately, and the Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Portugal match was something I was really looking forward to. Here’s how it all went down from my perspective.
First off, I did a bit of digging before the match. I checked out some prediction sites and looked at the head-to-head stats. It seemed like Portugal was the clear favorite. They had won more games against Bosnia in the past, with a higher total goals and a better PPG (points per game). Bosnia, on the other hand, didn’t have a great record against Portugal.
I also noticed that Bosnia was ranked 3rd in their group this season, and they had already played against Portugal twice.
I found some older results, too, comparing Bosnia and Herzegovina against Portugal in previous matches. Portugal had a solid lead, having won 4 of their encounters, while Bosnia hadn’t won any, with one draw between them.
The Game Day
On the day of the match, October 16, 2023, I tuned in to watch the live commentary. Honestly, I was pretty excited to see how things would play out, especially since the predictions were leaning heavily towards Portugal. The game was part of the European Championship Qualifying.
During the game, I kept an eye on the live stats – goals scored, goals conceded, and stuff like that. It gave me a better idea of how each team was performing in real-time.
I also found a comparison between the women’s teams of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Portugal. That was interesting, but I was more focused on the men’s game this time.
After the Match
After the game ended, I checked the final stats. The prediction sites were right – Portugal did win. Most sites had predicted a 2-0 win for Portugal, and that seemed pretty accurate based on the game.
I also stumbled upon some historical info about Bosnia and Herzegovina. Apparently, the Bosnian War ended with the Dayton Accords in 1995, which led to a federalized state. And Russia recognized Bosnia and Herzegovina’s independence back in 1992.
There was also a travel advisory for Bosnia and Herzegovina, suggesting to exercise increased caution due to terrorism and crime. That was a bit of a downer, but it’s always good to be informed, I guess.
In the end, following this match was quite an experience. It was interesting to see the predictions play out, and it got me more invested in the Euro Qualifiers. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on future matches!
