Betting markets favour Canada as World Cup Group B opener nears
With kickoff set for Friday at BMO Field, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Canada as slight favourites, while expert analysis highlights attacking form from both sides.
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina are set to contest the opening Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BMO Field in Toronto on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. The fixture marks a significant milestone for both nations, with Canada, ranked 30th in the FIFA rankings, seeking to advance from the group stage for the first time. Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranked 64th, aims to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Sports betting expert Martin Green of SportsLine has released his analysis of the fixture, leaning towards an over 2.5 total goals outcome. Green cited Canada’s recent scoring form, noting they have scored two or more goals in three of their last five matches. Bosnia and Herzegovina have demonstrated similar offensive consistency, scoring in six of their last seven matches, including four goals against Malta in a friendly and three against Romania in a World Cup qualifier.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists Canada at -120 on the 90-minute money line, with Bosnia and Herzegovina at +360 and a draw at +240. Green, a professional sports writer and handicapper, noted that while the teams appear evenly matched, home advantage may prove decisive for Canada. He highlighted the attacking threats on both sides, pointing to Canadian forwards Cyle Larin, who has 30 goals in 90 matches, and Jonathan David, with 39 goals in 77 matches.
For Bosnia and Herzegovina, the primary offensive threat is 40-year-old forward Edin Džeko, who has scored 73 goals in 148 matches for the national team. Green’s prediction is grounded in the statistical record of both squads, suggesting that both teams should find the back of the net in this contest.
Green’s betting record includes an 18-8 record over his last 26 UEFA Champions League picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. He has been profitable in multiple areas, including the Champions League and Bundesliga last year. While the specific details of his pair of best bets are not fully disclosed in the source text, he has directed readers to the SportsLine website for the complete analysis and further betting advice.
