Željezničar vs Sarajevo: match statistics
Željezničar vs Sarajevo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Željezničar played against Sarajevo in Premier League of Bosnia (Bosnia & Herzegovina). The game was played on September 9, 2026. Venue: Stadion Grbavica. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Željezničar has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sarajevo has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Željezničar scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.40. Sarajevo scores 0.80 and allows 0.40. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Željezničar's games and 20% of Sarajevo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 20%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sarajevo has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 0.98 per game. Željezničar takes 9.4 shots per game, while Sarajevo takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Željezničar leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Sarajevo leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Željezničar's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Sarajevo, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League of Bosnia games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Željezničar opened the home season with a 2:1 victory and averages 7 shots per match in front of their own fans, 3 of which are on target. The hosts converted as many as 29% of their attempts, but their average xG is only 0.88, meaning the tally of two goals points to a level of finishing that will be difficult to sustain. Sarajevo drew their only league match so far 0:0, while in their last five games they have scored 6 goals and conceded 5, recording 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Željezničar hold a slight advantage thanks to home-field advantage and 7 goals in their last five matches, but their failure to keep a clean sheet and 5 goals conceded during that period suggest a closely contested derby.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is moderate, but in their last five matches, Sarajevo recorded both teams scoring in 60% of games, while Željezničar did so in 40%. Both teams have scored regularly during this period: the hosts averaged 1.4 goals and the visitors 1.2, with both conceding an identical average of 1.0 goal per match. Their attacking potential is supported by xG from the last five appearances, standing at 1.11 for Željezničar and 1.31 for Sarajevo, while their opponents generated 1.11 and 0.94 xG respectively. Željezničar’s home data shows 1.49 xG and 5 shots on target per match, increasing the likelihood of them scoring. However, the BTTS - Yes pick is only marginally stronger, as the league records BTTS in 60% of matches, while both teams have conceded just 5 goals in their last five games.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Željezničar’s last five matches produced an average of 2.4 goals, while Sarajevo’s corresponding figure stands at 2.2 goals, indicating a game more likely to stay closer to the two-goal mark than to four goals. During this period, the hosts scored 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.0, whereas Sarajevo scored 1.2 and also conceded 1.0 goals. The chance-quality metrics are moderate: Željezničar averaged 1.11 xG, while Sarajevo recorded 1.31 xG, with 1.11 and 0.94 xG conceded by their opponents, respectively. Although 60% of league matches went over 2.5 goals, only 40% of Sarajevo’s last five matches featured at least three goals, making Under 3.5 goals the strongest selection.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Željezničar hold a slight edge in offensive output over the last five matches, averaging 1.4 goals compared with Sarajevo’s 1.2, while both teams have conceded an identical average of 1.0 goal. However, the hosts have more often started cautiously: the half-time draw occurred in 60% of their recent matches, with both teams averaging just 0.4 goals before the break. After half-time, Željezničar averaged 1.0 goal, compared with Sarajevo’s 0.8, and goals were scored in the second half in 80% of the hosts’ matches. Sarajevo are difficult to beat, having drawn 40% of their last five matches and lost only 20%, but home advantage and Željezničar’s higher xG of 1.49 support a home win at full-time. The strongest individual HT/FT outcome remains a Željezničar lead at the break followed by victory at full-time, although a draw after 45 minutes followed by a Željezničar win is a highly realistic alternative.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Željezničar | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 23% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.55 | 0.27 |
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.
Sarajevo is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Željezničar · 2 pts / game - Sarajevo
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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Željezničar · 0.8 goals / game - Sarajevo
Sarajevo is 250% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Željezničar · 0.4 goals / game - Sarajevo
Željezničar scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while Sarajevo keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 games).
Sarajevo scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while Željezničar keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 games).
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 - Željezničar
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 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Željezničar · 1.4 pts / game - Sarajevo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Željezničar - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 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 20% of games and wins 60%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Željezničar
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
| Željezničar | Liga | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.60 | 2.46 | ▼ 1.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 54% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 64% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 60% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Željezničar's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Sarajevo. Games average 1.75 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Željezničar vs Sarajevo?
The Premier League of Bosnia match finished Željezničar 2:0 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 Željezničar and Sarajevo?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Željezničar won 1, Sarajevo won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Željezničar vs Sarajevo?
Željezničar score 1.20 goals per game on average and Sarajevo 0.80. The Premier League of Bosnia average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Željezničar's matches and 20% of Sarajevo's.
What form are Željezničar and Sarajevo in?
Over the last 5 games Željezničar have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sarajevo 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Željezničar vs Sarajevo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Željezničar vs Sarajevo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.