The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Thursday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between Belgium and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The contest scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at King Baudouin Stadium in Belgium and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 2.
Main Talking Point
Make no mistake, Thursday's match is a must-win for Bosnia-Herzegovina. The team enters Round 7 of qualifying with just eight points, trailing Wales, Belgium, Israel and Cyprus in Group B.
A victory at King Baudouin Stadium is of the utmost importance to remain in contention, something striker Edin Dzeko understands
"Belgium are one of the best European teams," Dzeko said, per UEFA. "We all love big matches—it's why we play football—and this is definitely the biggest one of this campaign. The players need no extra motivation.
"It is important that we play well as a team, and then all the individuals can express themselves."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: One player that will certainly express himself on Thurssday is Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne. The 24-year-old moved from VfL Wolfsburg to Manchester City in the summer transfer window. In 34 Bundesliga appearances last season, he finished with 10 goals and 20 assists.
Belgium's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Vertonghen, Kompany, Lombaerts, Alderweireld; Witsel, Nainggolan, Fellaini, De Bruyne, Hazard; Benteke
Bosnia-Herzegovina's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Kolasinac, Spahic, Vranjes, Mujdza; Besic, Medunjanin; Visca, Pjanic, Lulic; Dzeko
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