Borac Banja Luka will make the trip to Stozice Stadium for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League tie with Olimpija Ljubljana on Thursday, 20 February 2025. View our free Olimpija vs Borac Banja Luka predictions below.
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Olimpija vs Borac Banja Luka predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Borac Banja Luka registered the first goal in each of their last five games.
- In contrast, Olimpija Ljubljana conceded first in three of their last five matches.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Borac Banja Luka’s last six games.
- Borac Banja Luka won the first leg by a lone goal.
Correct score prediction: Olimpija 1-1 Borac Banja Luka
Borac Banja Luka have been a tough team to beat, losing only once in their last nine matches in all competitions. On the other hand, Olimpija Ljubljana have no wins in their last three Conference League games.
Despite being underdogs, we are confident that Borac Banja Luka will hold their own against Olimpija, as they did last week.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Olimpija are clear favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Olimpija bounced back from last week's defeat with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Nafta 1903. Victor Sanchez's men will need to overturn a one-goal deficit to play in the Conference League's Round of 16.
As it stands, Olimpija are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Djordje Despotovic scored four goals in his last five appearances for Borac Banja Luka. On that note, Djordje Despotovic to score anytime has an appealing look at 18/5 (4.60). That one has a 21.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Borac Banja Luka complete the sweep?
Olimpija Ljubljana suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of this tie. The only other time these teams clashed was in a friendly match in February 2019, which Olimpija won 3-2.
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
Borac Banja Luka
Olimpija Ljubljana
Europe Friendlies 19/02/19
Olimpija Ljubljana
Borac Banja Luka
Olimpija preview: Looking thin on the front lines
Raul Florucz’s sending off in the first leg means the team's top scorer will not be available for selection due to a one-game suspension.
Also ruled out of this clash is Brazilian forward Pedro Lucas, who has been sidelined since November last year.
Predicted lineup: Vidovsek (GK), Sualehe, Muhamedbegovic, Ratnik, Silva, Blanco, Celhaka, Doffo, Brest, Tamm & Durdov.
Slovenia Prva Liga 15/03/25
W
NK Radomlje
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
3
Slovenia Prva Liga 02/03/25
W
NK Celje
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
2
UEFA Conference League 20/02/25
D
Borac Banja Luka
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
0
Slovenia Prva Liga 16/02/25
W
NK Nafta 1903
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
3
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
L
Borac Banja Luka
1
Olimpija Ljubljana
0
Borac Banja Luka preview: A couple of absentees
Serbian midfielder Luka Zoric picked up an injury during the first leg and is set to miss this contest alongside goalkeeper Nikola Cetkovic.
Predicted lineup: Manojlovic (GK), Kvrzic, Meijers, Carolina, Herrera, Nikolov, Vukovic, Kulasin, Savic, Ogrinec & Despotovic.
UEFA Conference League 13/03/25
L
Rapid Vienna
2
Borac Banja Luka
1
Bosnia & Herzegovina Premier Liga 09/03/25
D
Zeljeznicar
1
Borac Banja Luka
1
UEFA Conference League 06/03/25
D
Rapid Vienna
1
Borac Banja Luka
1
Bosnia & Herzegovina Premier Liga 01/03/25
W
Radnik Bijeljina
0
Borac Banja Luka
1
Bosnia & Herzegovina Cup 26/02/25
W
FK Famos Vojkovici
1
Borac Banja Luka
3
Player to watch: Djordje Despotovic
Djordje Despotovic will look to make up for his abysmal performance in the first leg, in which he failed to convert from the spot. The former Red Star Belgrade forward has scored four goals in his last five appearances and will fancy his chances in the second leg of this tie.