Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Prediction, Tips & Odds

Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka

UEFA Champions League1st Qualifying Round
Levski Sofia
WDWDW
4 - 0
Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov, Sofia
Referee: A. Madley
Borac Banja Luka
WLDLD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.83
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.77 (implied 56.6%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 59.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.69). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.1% vs 56.6%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Levski Sofia to win with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Levski Sofia has shown solid form lately, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. This consistency places them in a strong position as they approach this qualifying round. Their ability to secure results, particularly at home, will be crucial in this encounter. On the other hand, Borac Banja Luka has had a mixed run with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. While they have shown resilience, their inconsistency could be a concern as they face a formidable opponent away from home. The pressure of the Champions League might add to their challenges, especially when competing against a team in good form. The model indicates a win probability for Levski Sofia at 50.4%, with a 28.1% chance of a draw and a 21.5% chance for Borac Banja Luka to win. One key market to consider is the likelihood of over 2.5 goals at 42.2%. However, the caveat here is that Levski Sofia must maintain their defensive stability, as any lapses could allow Borac Banja Luka to capitalize. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team through an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Levski Sofia Win65%1.31
Draw19%4.56
Borac Banja Luka Win16%9.64
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.4657.2%

Levski Sofia have kept a clean sheet in 57% of matches. Borac Banja Luka average 1.7 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7752.7%

Levski Sofia manage games at home, conceding just 0.43 goals per match. Borac Banja Luka score 1.73 on the road.

Correct Score
Levski Sofia 1-0 Borac Banja Luka
4.8320.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 20.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Levski Sofia -1.5
2.0045%

Levski Sofia have been the stronger side, winning 57% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
4.83
20.8%
2-0
4.92
20.4%
3-0
7.09
14.2%
2-1
8.29
12.2%
1-1
8.41
12.0%
0-0
8.59
11.7%

Our model projects a 1-0 Levski Sofia win as the most likely scoreline at 20.8% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Levski Sofia clean sheets, in line with their 57% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Levski Sofia
-0.0
1.10
Borac Banja Luka
+0.0
6.47
Levski Sofia
-0.5
1.32
Borac Banja Luka
+0.5
7.55
Levski Sofia
-1.5
2.00
Borac Banja Luka
+1.5
12.00

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Levski Sofia are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.324.409.251.951.802.351.48
Marathonbet
1.324.6010.252.001.782.491.46
Betfair
1.254.6010.502.001.732.631.44
Pinnacle
1.294.7810.682.051.75
SBO
1.284.198.302.011.77
William Hill
1.304.509.502.501.44
Bet365
1.304.208.502.001.802.621.44
1xBet
1.354.9711.002.061.832.461.48
Unibet
1.354.509.001.951.742.351.50
Betano
1.344.509.252.001.752.501.47
Superbet
1.324.708.401.971.742.521.46
BetVictor
1.334.8011.001.941.742.451.47

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
70.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
47.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
27.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLevski Sofia or Draw
84%1.04
12Levski Sofia or Borac Banja Luka
81%1.16
X2Draw or Borac Banja Luka
35%3.12

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Levski Sofia1 Draw0 Borac Banja Luka
07 Jul
Borac Banja Luka
1-1
Levski Sofia
UEFA Champions League

The head-to-head record between Levski Sofia and Borac Banja Luka shows 0 wins for Levski Sofia, 0 wins for Borac Banja Luka, and 1 draw. Their only encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a tightly contested match with both teams managing to score. With only one match played, there is insufficient data to establish a clear pattern, but the result suggests that neither side has a definitive upper hand in this fixture.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Levski SofiaBorac Banja Luka
2.14Goals p.g.1.73
0.43Goals conceded p.g.0.87
57%Clean sheets53%
57%Win rate53%
2.57Avg goals in match2.6
Levski Sofia
Recent Form

Levski Sofia have won 7 of their last 9 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Borac Banja Luka 4-0 and beat Radnik Surdulica 5-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 5D 1L from the last 14 games (57% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Levski SofiaAll competitions
14 Jul
Levski Sofia
4-0
Borac Banja Luka
UEFA Champions League
07 Jul
Borac Banja Luka
1-1
Levski Sofia
UEFA Champions League
30 Jun
Levski Sofia
5-0
Radnik Surdulica
Friendlies Clubs
27 Jun
Levski Sofia
1-1
Botev Vratsa
Friendlies Clubs
23 Jun
Levski Sofia
6-0
Etar Veliko Tarnovo
Friendlies Clubs
19 Jun
Levski Sofia
4-0
Akademik Svishtov
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
57%
5
Draw
36%
1
Lost
7%
Borac Banja Luka
Recent Form

Borac Banja Luka have won 3 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Levski Sofia 4-0 and lost to Akhmat 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 5D 2L from the last 15 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Borac Banja LukaAll competitions
23 Jul
Borac Banja Luka
3-0
Petrocub
UEFA Europa Conference League
14 Jul
Levski Sofia
4-0
Borac Banja Luka
UEFA Champions League
07 Jul
Borac Banja Luka
1-1
Levski Sofia
UEFA Champions League
29 Jun
Akhmat
3-1
Borac Banja Luka
Friendlies Clubs
26 Jun
Borac Banja Luka
1-1
IMT Novi Beograd
Friendlies Clubs
23 Jun
Borac Banja Luka
1-0
Sutjeska
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
53%
5
Draw
33%
2
Lost
13%

Lineups

Confirmed

Levski Sofia4-2-3-1Confirmed

20Álex CentellesDEF
50Kristian DimitrovDEF
71Oliver KamdemDEF
31Nikola SerafimovDEF
3MaiconDEF
7ReinaldoFWD
92Svetoslav VutsovGK
11Armstrong Oko-FlexMID
35SerginhoMID
17Everton BalaMID
18Gašper TrdinMID
21AldairDEF
4Christian MakounDEF
28Steven StoyanchovFWD
9Juan PereaFWD
78Martin LukovGK
1Ognyan VladimirovGK
19El Mehdi MoubarikMID
27David KussoMID
47Akram BourasMID
77Adrian RaychevMID

Borac Banja Luka3-4-3Confirmed

6Siniša SaničaninDEF
30Nemanja JakšićDEF
16Sebastian HerreraDEF
19Viktor RoganDEF
3Abel PascualDEF
7Luka JuričićFWD
21Nikola ĆetkovićGK
18Miloš JojićMID
98Sandi OgrinecMID
12Amer HirošMID
77Stefan SavićMID
20Erik RiđanDEF
34Diouf Cherif AtabDEF
89Matej DeketFWD
14Pavle ĐajićFWD
99Daniel RomeraFWD
1Damjan SiskovskiGK
10David VukovićMID
11Damir HreljaMID
28Ognjen RadoševićMID
23Stojan VranješMID
44Ante RoguljićMID
47Amar MilakMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Levski Sofia

No reported absences

Borac Banja Luka

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Levski Sofia Win1.31 (64.8%)
BTTS No1.46 (57.2%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.99 (47.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.77 (52.7%)
Both Teams Score2.49 (42.8%)
Speculative
Draw4.56 (19%)
Borac Banja Luka Win9.64 (16.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Madley has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by A. Madley to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Levski Sofia average 2.1 goals per match at home; Borac Banja Luka 1.7 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Levski Sofia have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 57% of their matches and averaging 2.1 goals per game. Levski Sofia player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.