Široki Brijeg vs Sarajevo: match statistics
Široki Brijeg presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of 0 in home matches, indicating balanced play. The hosts have shown good disposition in their last five home matches, and their 42% clean sheet rate confirms defensive stability. Despite a higher league position, Sarajevo performs significantly worse on the road - just a 25% win rate and a negative goal difference of -8 in away fixtures. Both teams' form over the last five matches is average, but the home-field advantage and xG statistics (1.37 for the hosts vs 1.28 for the visitors) speak in favor of Široki Brijeg. Taking all factors into account, I expect a tightly contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, though a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
Široki Brijeg vs Sarajevo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Široki Brijeg played against Sarajevo in Premier League of Bosnia (Bosnia & Herzegovina). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Široki Brijeg has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Sarajevo has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Široki Brijeg scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.29. Sarajevo scores 1.42 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Široki Brijeg's games and 38% of Sarajevo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 46%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 37% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sarajevo has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.15 per game. Široki Brijeg takes 9.1 shots per game, while Sarajevo takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Široki Brijeg leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.42 goals per game after halftime. Sarajevo leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Široki Brijeg's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Sarajevo, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League of Bosnia games average 2.15 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 37% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Široki Brijeg presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of 0 in home matches, indicating balanced play. The hosts have shown good disposition in their last five home matches, and their 42% clean sheet rate confirms defensive stability. Despite a higher league position, Sarajevo performs significantly worse on the road - just a 25% win rate and a negative goal difference of -8 in away fixtures. Both teams' form over the last five matches is average, but the home-field advantage and xG statistics (1.37 for the hosts vs 1.28 for the visitors) speak in favor of Široki Brijeg. Taking all factors into account, I expect a tightly contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, though a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
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Game stats
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Široki Brijeg | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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.
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.
Sarajevo is 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Široki Brijeg · 1.42 goals / game - Sarajevo
Sarajevo is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Široki Brijeg · 1.13 goals / game - Sarajevo
Široki Brijeg scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Sarajevo keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
Sarajevo scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Široki Brijeg keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Široki Brijeg
Over / Under - Sarajevo
1st half
2nd half
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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Široki Brijeg · 1.63 pts / game - Sarajevo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Široki Brijeg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sarajevo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Široki Brijeg
Sarajevo
* 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
| Široki Brijeg | Liga | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.33 | 2.15 | ▲ 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 37% | • 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 42% | 37% | ▲ 46% |
| Clean sheets | • 38% | 37% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 58% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Široki Brijeg's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sarajevo. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Široki Brijeg vs Sarajevo?
The Premier League of Bosnia match finished Široki Brijeg 1:0 Sarajevo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Široki Brijeg and Sarajevo?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Široki Brijeg won 1, Sarajevo won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Široki Brijeg vs Sarajevo?
Široki Brijeg score 1.04 goals per game on average and Sarajevo 1.42. The Premier League of Bosnia average is 2.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 37% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Široki Brijeg's matches and 38% of Sarajevo's.
What form are Široki Brijeg and Sarajevo in?
Over the last 5 games Široki Brijeg have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Sarajevo 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Široki Brijeg vs Sarajevo?
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.