Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.07 – our chance 52% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBorac Banja Luka to win ✓72% · @1.34
Double chanceBorac Banja Luka or draw ✓89% · @1.02
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @2.07
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✓14% · fair 7.09
Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo preview and prediction
The match
Borac Banja Luka host Zeljeznicar Sarajevo in the Premijer Liga on Wednesday 2 September, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Gradski stadion Banja Luka. Borac Banja Luka are 2nd with 31 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Zeljeznicar Sarajevo sit 6th on 13 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Borac Banja Luka's last 5: DWWWL Most recently they drew with Radnik Bijeljina 2–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Zeljeznicar Sarajevo's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Siroki Brijeg 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Borac Banja Luka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.1 for Borac Banja Luka and 0.6 for Zeljeznicar Sarajevo. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Borac Banja Luka 72%, draw 17%, Zeljeznicar Sarajevo 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.07.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.07 – 52% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Borac Banja Luka 2–0 Zeljeznicar Sarajevo. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Borac Banja Luka72%fair 1.39 · @1.34
Draw17%fair 5.81 · @4.33
Zeljeznicar Sarajevo11%fair 9.29 · @7.50
2.76Expected goals
2.11Borac Banja Luka xG
0.65Zeljeznicar Sarajevo xG
52%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
3–16%
From our goals model: Borac Banja Luka 2.1 – 0.6 Zeljeznicar Sarajevo expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Borac Banja Luka to win✓
72%
1.39
1.34
Double chance
Borac Banja Luka or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.92
2.07 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.28
Half-time result
Borac Banja Luka ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.97
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Borac Banja Luka / FT Borac Banja Luka✓
47%
2.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✓
14%
7.09
–
Form
Borac Banja Luka – last 6
DWWWLW
30 Aug
@ Radnik Bijeljina
2–2
D
27 Aug
vs Vikingur Reykjavik
3–1
W
23 Aug
vs Čelik
2–0
W
20 Aug
@ Vikingur Reykjavik
3–1
W
13 Aug
@ ML Vitebsk
0–1
L
9 Aug
vs Velež
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Zeljeznicar Sarajevo – last 6
DLWLLL
29 Aug
vs Siroki Brijeg
1–1
D
23 Aug
@ Zrinjski
0–2
L
7 Aug
vs BSK Banja Luka
2–1
W
1 Aug
vs Sloboda Tuzla
0–3
L
18 Jul
@ Karpaty
0–4
L
25 May
@ FK Sarajevo
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Borac Banja Luka and Zeljeznicar Sarajevo.
What is the prediction for Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo?
On our numbers Borac Banja Luka have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Zeljeznicar Sarajevo 11%.
How many goals will there be in Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo?
Our predicted score is Borac Banja Luka 2–0 Zeljeznicar Sarajevo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo?
Borac Banja Luka vs Zeljeznicar Sarajevo (Premijer Liga) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Banja Luka.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
