Bosnia & Herzegovina - Premier League of BosniaOlimpijski Stadion Asim Ferhatovic HaseData current as of October 20, 2026

Sarajevo vs Željezničar: match statistics

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Sarajevo vs Željezničar: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Sarajevo plays Željezničar in Premier League of Bosnia (Bosnia & Herzegovina). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Olimpijski Stadion Asim Ferhatovic Hase.

Recent form

Sarajevo has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Željezničar has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Sarajevo scores 0.70 goals per game and allows 0.60. Željezničar scores 1.20 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 20% of Sarajevo's games and 70% of Željezničar's. The Over 2.5 rates are 10% and 30%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Sarajevo has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 0.99 per game. Sarajevo takes 11.2 shots per game, while Željezničar takes 8.4.

First-half and second-half trends

Sarajevo leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Željezničar leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.80 after halftime.

When the teams score

Sarajevo's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Željezničar, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier League of Bosnia games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.80 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Before kickoff

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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.7Goals scored / game1.2
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.6Goals allowed / game1.3
SarajevoŽeljezničar
59%Average possession43%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
3.3Shots on target / game2.3
SarajevoŽeljezničar

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.2Shots per game8.4
SarajevoŽeljezničar
3.3Shots on target2.3
SarajevoŽeljezničar
6.3%Shot conversion14.3%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
59%Possession43%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
1.4xG for0.99
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.98xG against1.56
SarajevoŽeljezničar

Shooting quality

Sarajevo: BalancedŽeljezničar: Counter-attacking
SarajevoŽeljezničar
Accuracy (shots on target)29%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.210.52

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Željezničar is 20% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Sarajevo · 1.2 pts / game - Željezničar

Sarajevo
LLWDD
Season result split
40% W30% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-3-3
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-1-1
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
DWLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.43Opponent xG: 0.82BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 0%
Željezničar
WDDLD
Season result split
30% W40% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-4-3
1.30 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-2-3
Last 5 away
0-2-3
LLDLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 0.99Opponent xG: 1.46BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 20%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Željezničar is 71% better for: goals scored per game.

0.7 goals / game - Sarajevo · 1.2 goals / game - Željezničar

Sarajevo is 117% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.6 goals / game - Sarajevo · 1.3 goals / game - Željezničar

Sarajevo scoring profile: strong

Sarajevo scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 games), while Željezničar keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 games).

Željezničar scoring profile: strong

Željezničar scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Sarajevo keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 games).

7Goals scored (season)12
SarajevoŽeljezničar
6Goals conceded (season)13
SarajevoŽeljezničar
1.3Average goals per game2.5
SarajevoŽeljezničar
3Goals scored (last 5)6
SarajevoŽeljezničar
4Goals conceded (last 5)6
SarajevoŽeljezničar

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal80%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
20%2 goals30%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%3 goals10%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%4 goals0%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal90%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
10%2 goals30%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%3 goals10%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%4 goals0%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

53%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%BTTS in both halves0%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
10%Scored in both halves10%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

BTTS and goal count

10%Min. 3 goals and BTTS30%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
20%BTTS - last 580%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

20%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time10%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
30%Min. 2 goals after half-time60%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
10%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Sarajevo is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.4 pts / game - Sarajevo · 1.3 pts / game - Željezničar

Sarajevo - half-time state
20% leading80% draw0% trailing
Željezničar - half-time state
30% leading40% draw30% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.4Points per game (1st half)1.3
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.2Goals scored (1st half)0.4
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.3
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.2Average goals (1st half)0.7
SarajevoŽeljezničar
100%Clean sheet before half-time70%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
80%No goal before half-time70%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

After half-time (2nd half)

1.3Points per game (2nd half)1.2
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.8
SarajevoŽeljezničar
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)1
SarajevoŽeljezničar
1.1Average goals (2nd half)1.8
SarajevoŽeljezničar
50%Clean sheet after half-time20%
SarajevoŽeljezničar
60%No goal after half-time40%
SarajevoŽeljezničar

Sarajevo - second-half results

30% W40% D30% L
14
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
13
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.6

Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Željezničar - second-half results

30% W30% D40% L
13
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
12
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.30
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Sarajevo - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.00
Goals scored / game0.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.00.8
Average goals per game0.21.2
1 goal20%80%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference+1-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Željezničar - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.40
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.21.0
Average goals per game0.61.8
1 goal60%100%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Sarajevo
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
0
31-45
2
3
46-60
0
2
61-75
3
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Željezničar
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
2
2
16-30
1
1
31-45
1
5
46-60
4
2
61-75
3
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

1.90
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
74%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
45%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-5%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
40%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
10%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 10 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Sarajevo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.42
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.32
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.70
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.38
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
47%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
56%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.50
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
43% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
43%

Željezničar

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.57
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.47
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.26
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
111%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
87%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.10
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League of Bosnia).

Teams vs league

SarajevoLigaŽeljezničar
Average goals per game▼ 1.302.57• 2.50
Both teams scored▼ 20%53%▲ 70%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 10%43%▼ 30%
Clean sheets▲ 50%29%▼ 10%
Goal before half-time▼ 20%61%• 60%
Goal after half-time▼ 70%78%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.57
Average goals per game
53%
Both teams scored
43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.49
Home goals / game
1.08
Away goals / game
+38%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defensive advantage
+27%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
61%
1 goal
24%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
10%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Record from Sarajevo's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Željezničar. Games average 1.80 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

FAQ

When do Sarajevo and Željezničar play?

Sarajevo face Željezničar on October 24, 2026 in Premier League of Bosnia at Olimpijski Stadion Asim Ferhatovic Hase. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.

What is the head-to-head record between Sarajevo and Željezničar?

In the last 5 head-to-head matches Sarajevo won 2, Željezničar won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.80 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Sarajevo vs Željezničar?

Sarajevo score 0.70 goals per game on average and Željezničar 1.20. The Premier League of Bosnia average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Sarajevo's matches and 70% of Željezničar's.

What form are Sarajevo and Željezničar in?

Over the last 5 games Sarajevo have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Željezničar 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sarajevo vs Željezničar?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.