Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka — UEFA Champions League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Levski Sofia host Borac Banja Luka in Champions League qualifying return
Levski Sofia welcome Borac Banja Luka to Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov on 14 July for a UEFA Champions League 1st Qualifying Round fixture, with Julio Velazquez's side looking to build on recent results at home. The tie follows a 1-1 draw between the two clubs on 7 July, when Borac Banja Luka were the home side.
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Levski Sofia arrive on the back of a DLLWW run, having lost twice to AZ Alkmaar before beating Sabah FA in both legs of a subsequent tie. Borac Banja Luka, managed by Vinko Marinovic, have shown more inconsistency, going DWLLD across their last five outings, including a heavy 1-4 defeat to FC Santa Coloma sandwiched between wins and defeats against Rapid Vienna.
Both sides head into the second leg having already shared the points once this month, drawing 1-1 in the corresponding fixture on 7 July. That result leaves the tie level ahead of the return in Sofia.
Levski Sofia have won two and lost two of their last five, while Borac Banja Luka have won once, drawn twice and lost twice across the same span.
Levski Sofia meet Borac Banja Luka in the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round). Kick-off is Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 17:30 UTC at Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov. Referee: Andy Madley.
Team pages: Levski Sofia · Borac Banja Luka · UEFA Champions League
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Home rated 1483 vs 1316 — 0.79 expected score
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