Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Prediction: Bulgarians to best Bosnians on home soil

Borac Banja Luka were held to a 1-1 draw by Levski Sofia in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie last week. On Tuesday, the reigning Bosnian league champions head to Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov in Sofia for the return fixture against the 2025/26 Bulgarian league winners (8:30 pm local, 6:30pm BST).

Below are my Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka predictions, alongside all the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Irish forward Armstrong Oko-Flex was introduced at the start of the second half in Banja Luka and struck Levski's equaliser nine minutes later, so Julio Velazquez could promote him to his starting XI for the return leg on Tuesday.

Football Odds

As for Borac Banja Luka, 29-year-old striker Luka Juricic, who opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first leg, will lead the line again, with boss Vinko Marinovic potentially naming the same starting XI.

Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka Odds

Levski Sofia are 2/7 favourites to win in regulation time, implying a 77.8% probability of success, with Borac Banja Luka 9/1, or a 10% chance, with the draw, sending the tie to extra-time, offered at 7/2.

The hosts are 1/9 to win the tie by any means, while the visitors are 5/1 in the same market.

Match Result & Both Teams to Score - Levski Sofia & Yes @ 13/5

Both teams were on target in last week's first leg, and I'm backing at least one goal for each in Tuesday's second leg, but it's the hosts who I am ultimately backing to claim victory in 90 minutes and therefore the tie.

Levski were favourites to win in Bosnia, despite being the away side, on account of their superior quality and greater European experience, but it was Borac who took the lead, albeit from the penalty spot.

The Bulgarian outfit rallied in the second half and equalised through Oko-Flex, and they ended the match with 16 shots compared to Borac's six, with both registering two on target.

At home, Levski may have too much for their opponents this week, but I think the visitors can make things competitive in Sofia.