Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 52% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk.
Quick tips for this match
ResultBorac Banja Luka to win58% · @1.65
Double chanceBorac Banja Luka or draw84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score52% · @2.10
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–115% · fair 6.84
Velež vs Borac Banja Luka preview and prediction
The match
Borac Banja Luka travel to Stadion Rodjeni in the Premijer Liga on Saturday 17 October (16:00 WAT) to face Velež. Velež are 7th with 12 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Borac Banja Luka sit 2nd on 31 points (in the top four). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Velež's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Siroki Brijeg 0–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Borac Banja Luka's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Panathinaikos 1–2 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Borac Banja Luka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 August 2026, finished Borac Banja Luka 3–1 Velež.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 0.8 for Velež and 1.7 for Borac Banja Luka. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Velež 16%, draw 25%, Borac Banja Luka 58%.
Safer route: Borac Banja Luka or draw (84%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.10.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.10 – 52% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Prediction
The Footrivo pick: Borac Banja Luka to win – a 58% chance at odds of 1.65. Predicted score: Velež 0–1 Borac Banja Luka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Velež16%fair 6.20 · @5.00
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.25
Borac Banja Luka58%fair 1.71 · @1.65
2.44Expected goals
0.76Velež xG
1.68Borac Banja Luka xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–115%
0–212%
1–111%
1–29%
0–09%
0–37%
From our goals model: Velež 0.8 – 1.7 Borac Banja Luka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Velež vs Borac Banja Luka?
Our pick is Borac Banja Luka to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Velež vs Borac Banja Luka?
On our numbers Velež have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Borac Banja Luka 58%.
How many goals will there be in Velež vs Borac Banja Luka?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Velež vs Borac Banja Luka?
Our predicted score is Velež 0–1 Borac Banja Luka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Velež vs Borac Banja Luka?
Velež vs Borac Banja Luka (Premijer Liga) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Rodjeni.
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.
