Borac Banja Luka vs Velež - Premijer Liga

The Premijer Liga returns to the home ground on August 9, 2026, where Borac Banja Luka and Velež will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Tottenham face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

Both camps will view the Premijer Liga meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Borac Banja Luka have found a groove, WWLDD across their last five and operating at a win rate of 71.43% this season. Velež have struggled to string results together away from home, WLDLW over their last five with a win rate of 28.57%. Where Borac Banja Luka have built their campaign on solidity, Velež have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Borac Banja Luka will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Velež will back themselves to cause problems on the break. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Roma relief as Manchester United turn to Brighton midfielder instead of Kone.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.