David and Demirović: the two-strikers duel that decides it
Both pick 4-4-2, both keep it tight — so the centre-forwards carry the burden.
Marsch sends out a clean 4-4-2: Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi up top, Tajon Buchanan and Liam Millar feeding the flanks. It's a front pairing built to stretch a back four. Bosnia answer in kind, Ermedin Demirović and Jovo Lukić leading the line ahead of a packed midfield.
Now look at the heart of Bosnia's defence. Nikola Katić and Tarik Muharemović stand in front of Nikola Vasilj, and they'll see plenty of David. That, more than any other matchup, is the one I'd watch.
The numbers tell a stubborn story. Bosnia have drawn all five of their last games — Panama, FYR Macedonia, Italy, Wales, Austria, every one shared. Canada haven't lost in five, two of those settled by wins. Tight, low-scoring affairs, both of them.
The bookmakers make Canada strong favourites. The harder question: can Demirović drag a fifth straight draw out of them?
Written and fact-checked by our AI preview desk from live match data. Refreshed as kickoff nears.
