Champions League

Levski Sofia

14 Jul 2026 18:30

Borac Banja Luka

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Levski Sofia to win 1.38

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Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Predictions, Picks & Odds – 14/07/2026

Champions League · 1st Qualifying Round

Our prediction

X2: Double Chance Draw or Borac Banja Luka

7.90 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 13 Jul 2026 at 00:23 · Odds are subject to change

Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Preview

Levski Sofia return to the Champions League qualifying rounds as Bulgarian champions, ending a painful 17-year wait for the domestic title and snapping Ludogorets Razgrad's extraordinary run of 14 consecutive crowns. The buzz around the Vivacom Arena is palpable. Pre-season results have been encouraging too: four friendlies without defeat, including 5-0 and 6-0 thrashings, and zero goals conceded across those outings. Confidence should be sky-high heading into this first qualifying round tie.

Borac Banja Luka travel to Sofia as Bosnian Premier League champions for a record fourth time, and their domestic form demands serious respect. A stunning 19-match unbeaten run closed out their league campaign, underpinned by five consecutive clean sheets and a season record of 27 wins, five draws, and just four defeats. Conceding an average of only 0.8 goals per game speaks to a well-drilled defensive unit. This is the first competitive meeting between these two clubs.

The draw or away pick at 4.35 and 7.90 respectively is grounded in Borac Banja Luka's outstanding domestic campaign. Twenty-seven wins from 36 league matches, conceding fewer than one goal per game on average, and a 19-match unbeaten run speak to a side brimming with defensive solidity and confidence heading into this qualifier.

Borac's five consecutive clean sheets are particularly telling. That kind of disciplined rearguard action travels well, especially against opponents who lack recent competitive match sharpness. Levski's pre-season friendlies produced impressive scorelines, but those results carry limited weight against a battle-hardened side fresh off a record fourth Bosnian Premier League title.

Levski will lean on home support at the Vivacom Arena, and their European pedigree is superior historically. However, this is a first qualifying round tie where form and momentum matter more than reputation. Borac's consistency across an entire season gives them genuine value to avoid defeat here, making the double chance covering draw or away win the smart selection.

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Trends to Know about Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka

• Borac unbeaten in 19 consecutive matches
• Five straight clean sheets for Borac
• Levski conceded zero in four preseason games

Both sides line up in a 4-3-3 vs 4-3-3 mirror, though neither XI is confirmed, with both sourced from a handful of outlets in the days before kickoff. That symmetry in formation masks a genuine tactical battle in midfield, where the three-man engine rooms on each side will likely dictate the tempo of this first-leg tie.

For Levski, Srđan Grahovac figures to be the creative fulcrum in the middle third, while Borac will look to Armstrong Oko-Flex to provide dynamism and directness on the flanks. Given the speculative nature of both lineups, late changes remain possible before the 17:30 kickoff.

How to Watch Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Match?

What time is Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka?

This Champions League first qualifying round clash kicks off on 14 July 2026 at 18:30 local time.

Where is Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka being played?

This match takes place at the Vivacom Arena, also known as Georgi Asparuhov, in Sofia, Bulgaria.

How Can I Watch Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka on TV and Live Stream?

Check local listings for Champions League qualifying round broadcast details in your region.