Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Prediction: 14 July 2026 UEFA Champions League

Levski Sofia and Borac Banja Luka meet at Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov on 14 July 2026 for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League 2026/27 First Qualifying Round tie. The first leg ended 1-1 in Banja Luka, which means Levski now play at home with everything still to play for. A draw advances neither side cleanly, so both teams arrive in Sofia with a clear incentive to win.

Levski’s Spanish coach Julio Velázquez will look to his squad for a disciplined home performance, and one man to watch is Nikola Serafimov in defence, who has already picked up two yellow cards across the last five matches and walks a disciplinary tightrope. On the Borac side, Luka Juricic is the standout name. The forward has scored both of Borac’s goals in the last two matches and carries a yellow card caution alongside that form.

Hot stat: Levski Sofia produced 14 corner kicks across their last two matches, compared to just 6 for Borac Banja Luka. That territorial pressure from set pieces could prove decisive in a tight two-legged affair like this.

Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka prediction

Levski Sofia are strong favourites at home, and the bookmakers reflect that clearly with an implied win probability of 68%. Playing in front of their own supporters after a 1-1 away draw gives them a psychological edge. Their domestic form over the last 30 days shows three wins and two draws with zero defeats, and they have been scoring freely, putting five past Radnik and six past Etar in recent outings.

Borac have been solid defensively in European competition and showed they can hold their own in the first leg. Vinko Marinovic’s side has gone unbeaten in their last four matches, though two of those were draws. They are not here to sit back entirely, as Juricic’s goal threat makes them dangerous on the counter.

We predict Levski Sofia to win this match. The home advantage, combined with superior set-piece delivery and a more potent attacking record in domestic play, tips the balance. Borac will make it difficult, but Levski’s volume of shots and corners should eventually tell.

Levski have picked up zero yellow cards in their last two matches, suggesting a controlled, disciplined shape under Velázquez. Borac, by contrast, collected six yellow cards across their last two games, pointing to a more physical, pressured style. That aggression could work against them in a match where composure matters. Borac’s 4-3-3 mirrors Levski’s setup, so the midfield battle will be tight, but Levski’s ability to win corners and sustain territorial pressure should give them the edge in the final third.

Team Analysis

Levski Sofia arrive in good shape. They have not lost any of their last five matches, winning three and drawing two. The most recent result before the first leg was a 5-0 demolition of Radnik, with a 1-1 draw against Botev Vratsa sandwiched between a 6-0 win over Etar and a 4-0 victory against Akademik Svishtov. That is 16 goals scored across four domestic matches before the European clash. The first leg in Banja Luka ended 1-1, a result that keeps the tie firmly open heading into this second leg at home.

Borac Banja Luka come into this match unbeaten in four. Before the first leg, they beat Sutjeska 1-0, drew 1-1 with IMT Novi Beograd, and claimed an 8-0 win over Jedinstvo Putevi. The 1-1 draw in the first leg against Levski was their third draw in five matches. Juricic has been directly responsible for both goals Borac scored across those two European legs, making him the clear focal point of their attack. Borac’s 4-3-3 relies on vertical transitions and physical midfield work, which has earned them yellow cards but also results.

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Pre-game odds and win probability: Levski Sofia the favourite

• Moneyline Levski Sofia 1.37 | Borac Banja Luka 8.37
• Draw 4.41
• Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
• BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A

The moneyline odds around 1.37 for Levski reflect their role as clear favourites, and to be honest, those odds are fair given the home advantage and the quality gap between a Bulgarian top-flight side and a Bosnian outfit ranked 302nd globally. The draw at 4.41 is tempting as a fallback given the first leg result, but Levski’s home record and attacking output in domestic play make a home win the more grounded pick. Borac at 8.37 is a long shot that only makes sense if you believe Levski will repeat the defensive vulnerabilities they showed in the first leg.

Possible Starting Lineups

Levski Sofia possible starting eleven

Levázquez has consistently fielded a 4-3-3 shape, and the players with the most minutes across the last five matches point to this lineup. Svetoslav Vutsov is the starting goalkeeper ahead of Martin Lukov. Nikola Serafimov is worth watching closely in this one, as his two yellow cards in recent games mean a booking tonight would rule him out of any potential further ties. The midfield trio of Trdin, Centelles, and Makoun will need to control tempo against Borac’s physical approach.

Borac Banja Luka possible starting eleven

Nikola Ćetković starts in goal with Damjan Shishkovski as backup. Marinovic also deploys a 4-3-3, with Sandi Ogrinec anchoring midfield despite his two yellow cards in recent matches. Luka Juricic leads the line and is the player every Levski defender must track. His two goals in the last two matches make him the most dangerous man on the pitch for the visitors. Miloš Jojić offers experience and passing range in the middle, while Stefan Savić provides energy and pressing from the midfield positions.

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TipsGG Match Prediction

Levski Sofia should win this second leg at home. The stats from the first meeting show they generated more shots and significantly more corners, meaning they dominated large portions of the game even if the scoreline ended level. Playing at Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov with a home crowd behind them, Levski have the tools to break down a Borac side that, while disciplined, has conceded goals to quality opposition throughout this campaign.

Borac’s physicality and yellow card count suggest they will be under pressure for long stretches. Levski’s disciplined defensive shape, combined with their corner-kick threat, points toward a home win with a clean sheet as the most probable outcome. We predict a Levski Sofia win, with the match staying under 2.5 goals total and both teams not scoring.

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