Levski Sofia vs Borac Banja Luka preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov Tue, 14 Jul - 5:30 PM
Champions League
Levski Sofia Levski Sofia
4 0
Borac Banja Luka Borac Banja Luka
Full Time Tue, 14 Jul 5:30 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 5 - 1
Armstrong Oko-Flex - 48'
Reinaldo - 59', 65'
Juan Perea - 85'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Levski Sofia 4–0 Borac Banja Luka. The result saw Levski Sofia take the points. Levski Sofia showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 62%–38%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Levski Sofia produced a significant performance deviation from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with pre-match benchmarks throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was recorded so alignment with expected goals could not be determined.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome proved consistent with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals metrics were unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Event impact: The second-half scoring sequence produced the 4-0 final margin after a scoreless first half.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so match dynamics remained unaffected by dismissals.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Madley
A. Madley
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
N. Davies
N. Davies
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
B. Antrobus
B. Antrobus
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Attwell
S. Attwell
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Levski Sofia J. Velázquez Santiago
J. Velázquez Santiago
VS
Borac Banja Luka V. Marinović
V. Marinović
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Borac Banja Luka Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Levski Sofia Rank: 61 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Levski Sofia
68.62%
Draw
21.32%
Away Borac Banja Luka
10.06%

Movement

Changes since opening
Levski Sofia
-28.51%
Draw
+19.42%
Borac Banja Luka
+9.1%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.08
64.63
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Levski Sofia
Borac Banja Luka
Power Score
62.08
64.63
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
465
385

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Levski Sofia — Opponent-weighted form score
Borac Banja Luka — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Levski Sofia Borac Banja Luka

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Levski Sofia

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Borac Banja Luka

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Levski Sofia ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borac Banja Luka
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Levski Sofia Borac Banja Luka
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Levski Sofia Borac Banja Luka
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Levski Sofia
Borac Banja Luka
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Levski Sofia
vs
Borac Banja Luka
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Levski Sofia Borac Banja Luka
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Levski Sofia 0.00
Borac Banja Luka 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Levski Sofia Borac Banja Luka
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Levski Sofia 0.00
Borac Banja Luka 0.00
Levski Sofia
Borac Banja Luka
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Levski Sofia had peak pressure around 28'.
  • Levski Sofia started the game with stronger pressure.
Levski Sofia Pressure Borac Banja Luka Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Levski Sofia reached the top pressure at 28' (76.34).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Levski Sofia Levski Sofia Home
1 matches
Borac Banja Luka Borac Banja Luka Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-14T17:00:20+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
S. Velislavov Vutsov
Bulgaria
92 S. Velislavov Vutsov
W. Kamdem
France
71 W. Kamdem
K. Traychev Dimitrov
Bulgaria
50 K. Traychev Dimitrov
N. Serafimov
Macedonia
31 N. Serafimov
M. Araújo dos Santos
Brazil
3 M. Araújo dos Santos
A. Okoflex
Substitution
England
11 A. Okoflex
G. Trdin
Slovenia
18 G. Trdin
S. Lobo Araújo
Substitution
Portugal
35 S. Lobo Araújo
A. Centelles Plaza
Substitution
Spain
20 A. Centelles Plaza
R. Nascimento Satorno
Substitution
Brazil
7 R. Nascimento Satorno
F. Mota de Castro
Substitution
Brazil
17 F. Mota de Castro
N. Ćetković
Bosnia and Herzegovina
21 N. Ćetković
S. Saničanin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 S. Saničanin
A. Pascual Urbón
Spain
3 A. Pascual Urbón
N. Jakšić
Serbia
30 N. Jakšić
S. Herrera Cardona
Colombia
16 S. Herrera Cardona
M. Jojić
Serbia
18 M. Jojić
S. Ogrinec
Slovenia
98 S. Ogrinec
V. Rogan
Substitution
Serbia
19 V. Rogan
S. Savić
Substitution
Austria
77 S. Savić
L. Juričić
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
7 L. Juričić
A. Hiroš
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
12 A. Hiroš

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 14, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 5 - 1
Stadium
Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov
Capacity
29200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Andy Madley
Neil Davies
Black Antrobus
Stuart Attwell

Statistics

Possession
Levski Sofia
58%
Borac Banja Luka
42%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 0
8 Shots 4
76 Dangerous attacks 58
62 Possession 38
7 Corners 2
17 Free kicks 10
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 4
15 Throwins 11
2 Assists 0

Attacking

90 Attacks 70

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
6 Fouls 18

Lineup

Referee : Andy Madley

Starting XI ▼

92
Svetoslav Vutsov
Svetoslav Vutsov Goalkeeper
6.12
3
Maicon
Maicon Defender
6.26
31
Nikola Serafimov
Nikola Serafimov Defender
6.25
50
Kristian Dimitrov
Kristian Dimitrov Defender
6.26
71
Oliver Kamdem
Oliver Kamdem Defender
6.26
11
Armstrong Oko-Flex
Armstrong Oko-Flex Midfielder
6.69
19
Mehdi Moubarik
Mehdi Moubarik
68'
6.5
18
Gasper Trdin
Gasper Trdin Midfielder
6.37
20
Álex Centelles
Álex Centelles Midfielder
6.5
9
Juan Perea
Juan Perea
69'
6.5
35
Serginho
Serginho Midfielder
6.48
—
Serginho
89'
7
Reinaldo
Reinaldo Attacker
2
6.46
27
David Kusso
David Kusso
77'
6.37
17
Everton Bala
Everton Bala Attacker
6.37
21
Aldair
Aldair
76'
6.28
Referee : Andy Madley

Starting XI ▼

21
Nikola Cetkovic
Nikola Cetkovic Goalkeeper
6.12
3
Abel Pascual
Abel Pascual Defender
6.26
6
Sinisa Sanicanin
Sinisa Sanicanin Defender
6.26
30
Nemanja Jaksic
Nemanja Jaksic Defender
16
Sebastián Herrera
Sebastián Herrera Midfielder
6.26
18
Milos Jojic
Milos Jojic Midfielder
6.37
19
Viktor Rogan
Viktor Rogan Midfielder
6.26
11
Damir Hrelja
Damir Hrelja
64'
6.37
98
Sandi Ogrinec
Sandi Ogrinec Midfielder
6.33
7
Luka Juricic
Luka Juricic Attacker
6.63
—
Luka Juricic
83'
12
Amer Hiros
Amer Hiros Attacker
6.29
10
David Vukovic
David Vukovic
64'
7.36
77
Stefan Savic
Stefan Savic Attacker
6.37
44
Ante Roguljic
Ante Roguljic
83'
6.5

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Steven Stoyanchov → Serginho
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Juan Perea
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
85'
83'
Event
Matej Deket → Luka Juricic
7th Substitution
83'
Event
Ante Roguljic → Stefan Savic
8th Substitution
Event
David Kusso → Reinaldo
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Aldair → Everton Bala
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Juan Perea → Álex Centelles
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Mehdi Moubarik → Armstrong Oko-Flex
3rd Substitution
68'
68'
Event
David Vukovic
3rd Yellowcard
Event
Reinaldo
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
65'
64'
Event
Damir Hrelja → Viktor Rogan
1st Substitution
64'
Event
David Vukovic → Amer Hiros
2nd Substitution
Event
Reinaldo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
59'
Event
Armstrong Oko-Flex
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
48'
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Sebastián Herrera
Tripping / 2nd Yellowcard
17'
Event
Sinisa Sanicanin
Tripping / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Perea scores, making it 4-0.
83
Update Update
Matej Deket comes on for Luka Juricic.
83
Update Update
Ante Roguljic comes on for Stefan Savic.
75
Update Update
Aldair Neves comes on for Reinaldo.
75
Update Update
On comes David Kusso, off goes Everton Bala.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Update Update
Perea is on, and Everton Bala is off.
68
Substitution Substitution
El Mehdi Moubarik is substituted off for Armstrong Okoflex.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Milos Jojic receives a yellow card.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Reinaldo scores, making it 3-0.
64
Update Update
Damir Hrelja comes on for Milos Jojic.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: David Vukovic comes on for Amer Hiros.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Reinaldo scores, making it 2-0.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Armstrong Okoflex scores to make it 1-0.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sebastian Herrera Cardona.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sinisa Sanicanin.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Andy Madley.

CONCLUSION

Levski Sofia completed a dominant second-leg performance to secure progression. The 4-0 victory extended their aggregate lead after entering the match ahead on the tie. Borac Banja Luka struggled to create meaningful opportunities despite entering as the stronger side on paper. Levski Sofia's possession advantage translated into sustained pressure that yielded four unanswered goals. The clean sheet and second-half adjustments highlighted effective tactical execution from the home side. This result closes the tie and confirms Levski Sofia's advancement in the competition.