Borac BB vs Egnatia Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th July 2024

Borac BB will welcome Egnatia to the Banja Luka City Stadium in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday. The two sides are meeting each other for the first time.

Borac clinched the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina title last season to book their spot in the qualifying round for the Champions League. It was their third top-flight title, as they finished just two points above second-placed Zrinjski Mostar (78-76).

Crveno-plavi ended their 2023-24 campaign with losses –against Željezničar 2-1 and against Zrinjski in the cup competition. However, the hosts have won twice and drawn one since then in friendly matches. Borac BB last played in the UEFA Champions League in 2021-22, when they crashed out in the first qualifying round.

Egnatia are Champions League newcomers. They earned their first qualification after winning their first title in the Kategoria Superiore – the Albanian top flight. The visitors finished the season atop the table tied on 63 points with giants Partizani. Egnatia came out on top thanks to their superior head-to-head points: 6-3.

The Rrogozhinë-based outfit are not new to European competitions. They participated in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, failing to progress beyond the first qualifying round against Armenian side Ararat-Armenia. Egnatia are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

Borac BB vs Egnatia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Borac have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home.
Borac boast 24 matches in Europe, winning eight, drawing six and losing 10.
Borac have scored seven goals and conceded six in their last five matches in all competitions.
Egnatia have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
Borac have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches while Egnatia have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Borac – W-W-D-L-L, Egnatia – D-W-W-W-L.

Borac BB vs Egnatia Prediction

Several clubs are eying a move for Borac star Jovo Lukić, who was the side’s top scorer last season in the top flight with 12 goals. He is expected to remain at the club and could help in their continental campaign.

Former Levante striker Raphael Dwamena from Ghana has been Egnatia's top performer since his arrival in 2023, boasting 29 goals so far. His club will certainly be counting on his services for the Champions League.

Borac come in as the favourites based on home advantage.

Prediction: Borac BB 3-1 Egnatia

Borac BB vs Egnatia Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Borac BB

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Borac BB to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Egnatia to score - Yes