Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Prediction – 14.07.2026
Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia faces Bosnia’s Borac Banja Luka in the second leg of the first round of the Champions League qualifiers. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Banja Luka, Levski looks like a solid favourite to reach the second qualifying round. But they must finish the job first. Meanwhile, Borac are aware that they missed a big opportunity at home – now it’s going to be even more difficult for them in Sofia
Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Tips
- Levski Sofia to Win;
- Levski Sofia to Win Both Halves;
- Borac Banja Luka Under 1.5 Goals;
Levski Sofia Preview and News
The Bulgarian champions conceded an early opener in the first leg in Banja Luka when Luka Juricic put Borac ahead in the scoreline. Julio Velasquez’s boys needed some time to regroup, and they scored the equaliser at the beginning of the second half. Armstrong Oko-Flex got introduced in the game from the bench and scored Levski’s only goal in the game.
Levski’s Spanish manager Velasquez was not totally comfortable with his players’ performance in Bosnia. It means that we could see some changes in Levski’s line-up. Oko-Flex could return to the starting eleven after scoring in Banja Luka, while the summer signing Alejandro Centelles could make his first appearance in the starting eleven.
Levski is usually a team that plays at high speed at home. The stadium in Sofia will be full for the second leg against Borac. It means that the Bosnian team will have to deal with the amazing atmosphere the fans are going to create.
Borac Banja Luka Preview and News
Borac Banja Luka achieved their primary goal in the first leg – to avoid losing. The Bosnians are aware that they are underdogs against Levski. In Sofia, they could be aiming to reach extra time and eventually penalties. That’s where their chances would be equal to Levski’s.
What Borac will need at the Georgi Asparuhov Stadium is to be as disciplined as possible in the tactical area. The Bosnians have to close down the flanks and put a lot of people behind the ball.
Luka Juricic remains the biggest threat to Levski’s defence. The 29-year-old striker already scored in the first game. Juricic is a lethal striker who can use every opportunity he gets up front.
Head-to-Head Matches
This is going to be the second game between Levski Sofia and Borac Banja Luka so far. As you already know, the first one, a week ago, ended with a 1-1 draw. Now, one of these two teams has to finish the job in the Bulgarian capital.
Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Betting Preview
It’s a big moment for Levski as they return to the Champions League for the first time since 2009. The Blues are already looking at the second round of the qualifiers, but they must beat Borac in order to reach it. As for Borac Banja Luka, this is going to be a tough game for them, but not impossible to win.