Europa Conference League
Borac Banja Luka
27 Aug 2026 19:30
Víkingur Reykjavík
Prediction:
Borac Banja Luka to win 2.18
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Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík Predictions, Picks & Odds – 27/08/2026

Europa Conference League · Play-offs
27 Aug 2026 Gradski Stadion, Foca Louis Hecq

Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker1X2Bonus info
Stake2.183.352.80View Odds
Our prediction
1X: Double Chance Borac Banja Luka or Draw
2.18 on Stake · Confidence High
Odds recorded on 26 Aug 2026 at 07:27 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Europa Conference League
Stage: Play-offs
Date: 27 Aug 2026
Time: 19:30 BST
Stadium: Gradski Stadion, Foca

Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík Preview

Borac Banja Luka return to Gradski Stadion in Foca carrying a formidable 3-1 first-leg lead and recent form that reads impressively, with three wins and a draw from their last five outings. Coach Vinko Marinovic will set his side up in their familiar 4-3-3, compact and disciplined, content to absorb pressure before breaking with purpose. The two-goal cushion allows Borac to manage the tie without taking unnecessary risks.

Víkingur Reykjavík face a mountain to climb, needing at least two unanswered goals to force extra time. Their recent run has been patchy, with three defeats in five matches undermining confidence ahead of this crucial trip. The Icelanders also carry a worrying disciplinary record, having racked up 40 fouls and 15 yellow cards across their last five fixtures. That aggressive edge could backfire against a Borac side built to exploit transitions.

Borac's double chance selection at 2.18 represents strong value given the aggregate scoreline. Víkingur must score at least twice without reply to force extra time, a scenario their recent results hardly support. The Icelanders have won just twice in five matches, and their aggressive style, 40 fouls and 15 yellow cards across that span, risks disrupting their own rhythm when chasing the game.

Coach Vinko Marinovic will set Borac up in their familiar 4-3-3, sitting compact and inviting Víkingur onto them before breaking with purpose. This approach proved devastatingly effective in the first leg, where Borac converted their chances clinically despite ceding possession and shots. With a two-goal cushion, there is no incentive to overcommit, and that discipline makes a home defeat highly unlikely.

The under 2.5 goals market at N/A also merits attention. Borac will manage the tempo ruthlessly, content to slow proceedings and frustrate Víkingur's build-up play. With the tie virtually settled, expect a controlled, low-scoring affair at Gradski Stadion rather than an open contest. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík

  • Borac hold commanding 3-1 aggregate lead
  • Víkingur conceded 40 fouls in five matches
  • Borac won three of last five games

Form & Statistics: Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík

Borac Banja Luka

Recent form

WLWDW
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

3.4Total goals
60%Both teams score
2.2Goals scored
1.2Goals conceded

Víkingur Reykjavík

Recent form

LWLLW
Wins2/5 (40%)
Draws0/5 (0%)
Losses3/5 (60%)

Season statistics (5)

3.8Total goals
58%Both teams score
2.6Goals scored
1.2Goals conceded
StatisticBorac Banja LukaVíkingur Reykjavík
Last 5 results3W 1D 1L·2W 3L
Avg goals scored2.2·2.6
Avg goals conceded1.2·1.2
Under 2.5 (last 5)1/5·1/5
H2H, last 2 meetings1 Borac Banja Luka · 0 Draws · 1 Víkingur Reykjavík
Probable lineup

Lineups: Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík

Borac Banja Luka

4-3-3
  1. 1 Damjan Shishkovski
  2. 2 Nemanja Jaksic
  3. 3 Jurich Carolina
  4. 4 Bart Meijers
  5. 5 Sebastian Herera
  6. 6 Miloš Jojić
  7. 7 Sandi Ogrinec
  8. 8 Stefan Savić
  9. 9 Amer Hiroš
  10. 10 Luka Juricic
  11. 11 Damir Hrelja
  • Mladen Jurkas
  • Siniša Saničanin
  • Viktor Rogan
  • Ante Roguljić
  • Dani Romera
  • Abel
  • Ivan Kukavica
  • Karlo Peric (injury)
  • Srđan Grahovac (Unknown (listed as out for qualifiers))

Víkingur Reykjavík

4-3-3
  1. 1 Aron Snaer Fridriksson
  2. 2 Karl Fridleifur Gunnarsson
  3. 3 Oliver Ekroth
  4. 4 Gunnar Vatnhamar
  5. 5 Sveinn Gisli Thorkelsson
  6. 6 Gylfi Sigurðsson
  7. 7 Viktor Örlygur Andrason
  8. 8 Aron Elís Thrándarson
  9. 9 Diljan Stigur Thordarson
  10. 10 Helgi Gudjonsson
  11. 11 Valdimar Thor Ingimundarson
  • Uggi Jóhann Audunsson
  • Davíð Atlason
  • Róbert Þorkelsson
  • Sveinn Aron Guðjohnsen
  • Pálmi Rafn Arinbjörnsson
  • Sölvi Stefánsson
  • Daði Berg Jónsson
  • Ingvar Jónsson (injury)

Medium confidence

Both sides line up in a 4-3-3 vs 4-3-3 mirror, promising a contest of shape and pressing intensity rather than tactical surprise. Borac Banja Luka's midfield trio, anchored by Miloš Jojić, will look to control the tempo at home and funnel service to the front three.

For Víkingur Reykjavík, Gylfi Sigurðsson is the obvious creative fulcrum in a midfield that must win second balls to keep the Icelandic side competitive in this second-leg tie. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence, drawn from multiple credible sources, so neither camp holds a significant information advantage heading into kickoff.

Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík: Head-to-Head

Borac Banja Luka 50 % Draws 0 % Víkingur Reykjavík 50 %

Average statistics (recent meetings)

3Total goals
50%Both teams score
1.5Home goals
1.5Away goals
50%Over 2.5 goals
50%Under 2.5 goals

How to Watch Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík Match?

What time is Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík?

This Europa Conference League second leg kicks off at Gradski Stadion, Foca, on 27 August 2026 at 19:30 BST.

Where is Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík being played?

This fixture takes place at Gradski Stadion in Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How Can I Watch Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík on TV and Live Stream?

This match is available to stream via UEFA's official broadcast partners in India.