Borac Banja Luka
Víkingur Reykjavík
Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík Predictions, Picks & Odds – 27/08/2026
Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík – Best bets of the match
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Borac Banja Luka hold a commanding 3-1 aggregate lead from the first leg and return to Gradski Stadion in Foca brimming with confidence. Their recent form has been outstanding, with four wins from their last five matches across all competitions. Luka Juricic has been razor-sharp in front of goal, netting four times in five outings. Coach Vinko Marinovic will set his side up to stay compact and strike on the counter, leveraging home advantage.
Víkingur Reykjavík face a mountain to climb, needing at least two goals without reply to force extra time. Their away form in European competition has been inconsistent, with three defeats in their last five matches across all competitions. Gylfi Sigurdsson remains the visitors' most potent creative outlet, having scored in the first leg and contributed four goals in his last six appearances. A 2-0 league win over Valur provides some momentum, but the task here is enormous.
Borac Banja Luka's recent form makes the double chance pick a strong selection. They have won three of their last five matches and remain unbeaten in their last six across all competitions. With a two-goal cushion from the first leg, coach Vinko Marinovic will set his team up to be compact and clinical on the counter. The home win price at 2.20 reflects their clear advantage heading into this second leg.
Víkingur Reykjavík need at least two goals without reply to force extra time, a tall order against a side this disciplined at home. Gylfi Sigurdsson scored in the first leg and has four goals in his last six outings, but the Icelandic side's aggressive approach, shown by 40 fouls and 15 yellow cards across five recent games, could prove counterproductive when chasing the tie.
Luka Juricic has been lethal for Borac with four goals in five matches, giving the hosts a genuine route to extending their aggregate lead. Víkingur's away record in European competition this season offers little encouragement for an upset. Backing the home or draw double chance, covered by the home win at 2.20, represents solid value at 72% confidence. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík
- Borac won five of last six matches
- Juricic scored four goals in five games
- Víkingur conceded 40 fouls in five games
Form & Statistics: Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík
Borac Banja Luka
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Víkingur Reykjavík
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Lineups: Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík
Borac Banja Luka
Starters
- 1 Damjan Shishkovski
- 2 Sebastian Herera
- 3 Jurich Carolina
- 4 Bart Meijers
- 5 Nemanja Jaksic
- 6 Miloš Jojić
- 7 Stefan Savić
- 8 Sandi Ogrinec
- 9 Luka Juricic
- 10 Damir Hrelja
- 11 Amer Hiroš
Bench
- S. Vranješ
- M. A. Roguljić
- Dani Romera
- D. S. Saničanin
- V. Rogan
- Abel
- F. P. Đajić
- A. Milak
- I. Kukavica
- F. M. Deket
Absent
- Karlo Peric (injury)
Víkingur Reykjavík
Starters
- 1 Aron Snaer Fridriksson
- 2 Gunnar Vatnhamar
- 3 Oliver Ekroth
- 4 Karl Fridleifur Gunnarsson
- 5 Sveinn Gisli Thorkelsson
- 6 Gylfi Sigurðsson
- 7 Viktor Örlygur Andrason
- 8 Aron Elís Thrándarson
- 9 Valdimar Thor Ingimundarson
- 10 Helgi Gudjonsson
- 11 Diljan stigur thordarson
Bench
- Uggi Jóhann Audunsson
- Ö. Kristinsson
- Palmi Arinbjornsson
- Davíð Atlason
- Sölvi Stefánsson
- S. Thorkelsson
- Dadi Jónsson
- S. Hauksson
- Sveinn Aron Guðjohnsen
- H. Magnússon
Absent
- Ingvar Jónsson (injury)
Medium confidence
A mirror clash of 4-3-3 systems sets up a fascinating tactical duel at Gradski stadion. Borac will look to exploit home advantage through the direct running of Amer Hiroš and Luka Juricic on the flanks, while their midfield trio must control the tempo against an equally structured Víkingur side.
For the Icelandic visitors, Gylfi Sigurðsson is the obvious creative fulcrum in a midfield built to press and recycle quickly. With both formations identical on paper, the margins will come down to individual quality and which side better handles the pressure of a Conference League play-off second leg.
Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík Match?
What time is Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík?
This Europa Conference League play-off kicks off on 27 August 2026 at 19:30 at Gradski Stadion, Foca.
Where is Borac Banja Luka vs Víkingur Reykjavík being played?
This match 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?
Check local listings for broadcast details, as coverage varies by region for this Conference League fixture.
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