The UEFA Champions League preliminary rounds serve up an intriguing clash on July 7, 2026, as Borac Banja Luka host Levski Sofia. Borac enter this tie with impeccable, albeit limited, recent form, having won their sole competitive fixture, scoring twice and keeping a clean sheet. This perfect start will undoubtedly fuel their confidence heading into their home leg.
Levski Sofia, meanwhile, present a more established European pedigree, though their recent five-game run of two wins, two draws, and one loss suggests mixed form. They have shown an ability to find the net, with six goals scored, but also a vulnerability at the back, conceding four. The bookmakers see this as an incredibly tight affair, with odds reflecting a near-even win probability for both sides and the draw. Punters will be weighing Borac’s defensive solidity against Levski’s attacking threat. The "Under 2.5 goals" market seems favoured, hinting at a potentially cagey encounter where the first goal could be crucial. Watch for Borac to leverage their home advantage and try to maintain their defensive discipline, while Levski will look to exploit any early nerves from the hosts.
21. N. Cetkovic, 30. N. Jaksic, 6. S. Sanicanin, 3. A. Pascual, 16. S. Herrera, 98. S. Ogrinec, 18. M. Jojic, 77. S. Savic, 11. D. Hrelja, 12. A. Hiros, 7. L. Juricic
92. S. Vutsov, 71. O. Kamdem, 50. K. Dimitrov, 31. N. Serafimov, 3. Maicon, 18. G. Trdin, 47. A. Bouras, 17. Everton Bala, 30. D. Kusso, 77. Reinaldo, 9. J. Perea
Match events
7' Card Yellow Card — Nikola Serafimov (Levski Sofia)
9' Goal Penalty — Luka Juricic (Borac Banja Luka)
43' Card Yellow Card — Luka Juricic (Borac Banja Luka)
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