Borac Banja Luka is set to face Egnatia Rrogozhine in the first leg of the Champions League first-qualifying round at Gradski Stadion.
This match marks an important milestone for both clubs as they vie for a spot in the prestigious Champions League group stage.
Team Form and Performance
Borac Banja Luka
Borac Banja Luka has shown remarkable consistency in the Premijer Liga, finishing in the top four in the last five seasons and securing titles in 2020-21 and 2023-24.
However, their performance in European competitions has been less impressive, with aggregate defeats in their previous five qualification attempts.
The team will aim to break this streak under the new management of Mladen Zizovic.
Egnatia Rrogozhine
Egnatia Rrogozhine has rapidly ascended in Albanian football, achieving promotion to the top flight in 2021-22 and securing their first-ever top-flight league title last season.
Their European experience is limited to last season's Europa Conference League, where they lost on penalties in the first qualifying round.
Managed by Edlir Tetova, they will be eager to make a historic run in the Champions League.
Recent Form
Borac Banja Luka
The hosts have had a mixed pre-season, with two wins and a draw in their last three friendly matches.
They will rely heavily on striker Jovo Lukic, who was their top scorer last season with 12 goals.
Egnatia Rrogozhine
Egnatia has struggled in their pre-season, going three games without a victory.
Nonetheless, they had an impressive away record last season, losing only four of their 18 league games on the road.
Midfielder Arbin Zejnulai, who scored six goals last season, will be a key player.
Team News
Borac Banja Luka
Mladen Zizovic has a fully fit squad for his first competitive match. Key players include top scorer Jovo Lukic and defenders Milicevic and Kvrzic.
Egnatia Rrogozhine
Tetova's side also reports no significant injuries. Key players include midfielder Arbin Zejnulai and forward Ibrahimoglu.
Prediction
Given both teams' limited experience at this level and their desire to stay competitive ahead of the second leg in Albania, this match is expected to be a tight affair.
A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, allowing both teams to remain hopeful for progression in the second leg.
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