{"id":624453,"date":"2026-07-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/borac-banja-luka-vs-levski-sofia-prediction-and-odds-champions-league-07-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T22:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:14:16","slug":"borac-banja-luka-vs-levski-sofia-prediction-and-odds-champions-league-07-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/borac-banja-luka-vs-levski-sofia-prediction-and-odds-champions-league-07-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia: Prediction and Odds, Champions League, 07\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/champions-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Champions League<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/borac-banja-luka.png\" alt=\"Borac Banja Luka\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Borac Banja Luka<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">07 Jul 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">19:30<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/levski-sofia.png\" alt=\"Levski Sofia\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Levski Sofia<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Levski Sofia to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.25<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/borac-banja-luka.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Borac Banja Luka<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/levski-sofia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Levski Sofia<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/champions-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Champions League &middot; 1st Qualifying Round<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia: Prediction and Odds, Champions League, 07\/07\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 07 Jul 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Gradski Stadion, Foca<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Emmanuel Taiwo<\/span><\/div><p>Two domestic champions collide at the Gradski Stadion in Foca on 7 July 2026 when <strong>Borac Banja Luka host Levski Sofia<\/strong> in the Champions League 1st Qualifying Round first leg. Progression to the next stage carries significant financial reward and European prestige. Borac are priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/a> to win on home soil, reflecting their strong domestic credentials.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1X: Double Chance Borac Banja Luka or Draw<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.15<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Stake<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">Borac Banja Luka's 19-match unbeaten run and five consecutive clean sheets make the 1X double chance the standout selection for this first leg.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 02:54 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 1-0<\/h3><p>Borac Banja Luka&rsquo;s 19-match unbeaten run, combined with five consecutive clean sheets at home, makes them narrow favourites in this first leg. Levski arrive without Vulikic, Makoun and Mitkov, weakening their attacking and midfield options, while their patchy WLDWD form contrasts sharply with Borac&rsquo;s composed WWWDW sequence. <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/a> reflects a genuine edge here.<\/p><p>A single-goal margin fits the conservative first-leg dynamic perfectly. Borac&rsquo;s defensive impermeability and Levski&rsquo;s depleted squad point to a low-scoring affair, with the visitors unlikely to trouble the scoreboard. N\/A aligns naturally with both teams prioritising structure and avoiding the damage of an away goal conceded.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Borac Banja Luka enter this Champions League qualifier as the clear favorite at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/a>, backed by a stunning 19-match unbeaten run and a domestic record of 27 wins. Their defensive solidity is exceptional heading into the first leg.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list mux-analysis-pros\">\n<li><strong>19-match unbeaten run<\/strong> domestically, including 27W-5D-4L across the full season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0 goals conceded<\/strong> across the last 5 matches, signalling elite defensive impermeability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent five-match form of <strong>WWWDW<\/strong> far outpaces Levski&rsquo;s patchier WLDWD sequence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home venue at <strong>Gradski Stadion<\/strong> provides a proven first-leg structural advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Levski Sofia arrive at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.25<\/a> as the underdog, facing a hostile away first leg while managing a disrupted squad. Their domestic record of 25W-6D-5L is solid, but key absences and inconsistent recent form complicate their task considerably.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list mux-analysis-cons\">\n<li><strong>Three players sidelined<\/strong>, including Vulikic (metatarsal fracture), disrupting defensive and midfield shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Levski conceded <strong>2 goals in their last 5 matches<\/strong>, compared to Borac&rsquo;s clean-sheet streak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Away-leg pressure in <strong>European qualifying<\/strong> amplifies any squad depth or form disadvantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> The conservative first-leg tactical context and Borac&rsquo;s defensive record make N\/A a compelling complement to the home-or-draw prediction.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Borac Banja Luka<\/h4>\n                \n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">40%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Levski Sofia<\/h4>\n                \n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">44%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Borac Banja Luka<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Levski Sofia<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">&middot;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2.2<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0.6<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">&middot;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : Stake<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Borac Banja Luka to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_home\">31.7%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.15<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">32.3%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.10<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Levski Sofia to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_away\">44.4%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.25<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">93.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.07<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Champions League<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 1st Qualifying Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 07 Jul 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:30 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Gradski Stadion, Foca<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Borac Banja Luka<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Nikola &#262;etkovi&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Abel Pascual Urb&oacute;n<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Jurich Carolina<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Cherif Atab Diouf<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Viktor Rogan<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Sr&#273;an Grahovac<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Dino Skorup<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Matej Deket<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Luka Juri&#269;i&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Damir Hrelja<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> David Vukovi&#263;<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Karlo Peric <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Levski Sofia<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Dilyanov Vladimirov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Ara&uacute;jo dos Santos<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Neves Paulo Faustino<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Nikola Serafimov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Gasper Trdin<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Georgi Kostadinov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Juan Perea Sanchez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Armstrong Oko-Flex<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Mota de Castro<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Mazire Soula<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Stipe Vulikic <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Christian Makoun <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Asen Mitkov <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Both sides line up in a mirror 4-3-3 shape, setting the stage for a tactically even first-leg contest in Banja Luka. It is worth flagging, however, that these XIs are speculated from a single source, so treat the shape as a working guide rather than a confirmed team sheet.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\"><strong>Sr&#273;an Grahovac<\/strong> anchors Borac&rsquo;s midfield engine, while <strong>Armstrong Oko-Flex<\/strong> offers Levski a direct, dynamic threat on the flanks. With both formations essentially identical, the margins in this Champions League qualifier will likely come down to individual quality and home-ground advantage.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia<\/h2><p>Borac Banja Luka&rsquo;s 19-match unbeaten run and five consecutive clean sheets make the <strong>1X double chance<\/strong> the standout selection for this first leg. Their domestic record of 27 wins, five draws, and only four defeats reflects a side built on defensive discipline, which tends to translate well in conservative early qualifying rounds. Back the hosts to avoid defeat at <strong><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia?<\/summary>\n<p>The main pick is a home win or draw for Borac Banja Luka, backed at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/a>, driven by their extraordinary 19-match unbeaten run and five consecutive clean sheets, which signals a defensive solidity that Levski Sofia&rsquo;s inconsistent WLDWD recent form will struggle to penetrate in this first leg.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for Borac Banja Luka to win?<\/summary>\n<p>The best available price for a Borac outright win is at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/a>. For those seeking safer coverage, a double chance backing Borac or the draw in a single selection reduces exposure considerably, making it a practical option if you want to protect your stake across two results.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n<p>Under 2.5 goals, available at N\/A, is the clear recommendation here. Borac have conceded zero goals across their last five matches, and Levski averaged just 0.4 goals conceded in recent league playoff fixtures. Both sides are expected to adopt cautious, defensive first-leg tactics, making a low-scoring affair highly probable.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia played?<\/summary>\n<p>The match kicks off on 7 July 2026 at 8:00 PM local time (Central European Summer Time) at Gradski Stadion in Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 1st Qualifying Round.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can Levski Sofia pull off an upset against Borac Banja Luka?<\/summary>\n<p>An upset is possible but genuinely difficult. Levski&rsquo;s domestic record of 25W-6D-5L shows quality, and three absentees including Vulikic and Mitkov hurt their depth. At <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.25<\/a>, the price reflects the steep challenge of winning at Foca against a side on a 19-match unbeaten run. Levski can nick a draw, but a win is a stretch.<\/p>\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_borac-banja-luka_levski-sofia_19719897\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_no\">6.75<\/a> offers strong value. Borac&rsquo;s five consecutive clean sheets and Levski&rsquo;s cautious travelling approach in a first-leg European tie make it highly unlikely both sides find the net. This market aligns neatly with the defensive profile of both squads without duplicating the main match result prediction.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borac Banja Luka vs Levski Sofia: Prediction and Odds, Champions League, 07\/07\/2026 Two domestic champions collide at the Gradski Stadion in Foca on 7 July 2026 when Borac Banja Luka host Levski Sofia in the Champions League 1st Qualifying Round first leg. Progression to the next stage carries significant financial reward and European prestige. 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