Borac Banja Luka vs KuPS — Tips & Analysis

Under 2.5: KuPS games are quiet, and that is the whole case here. Only 5 of their last 20 games had 3 or more goals in them. They score just over a goal a game and let in just over a goal a game, so very little happens at either end. Borac are tight at home too. They have won all eight home games in this run and let in only two goals across them. Borac have also had a full week off. KuPS have had four days, after four games in a fortnight, and tired legs do not make for an open night. Both teams lost their opening league-phase game and are still without a point, so both badly need a result. That usually brings caution rather than risk. A single Borac goal deciding a tight night is the likeliest outcome, and a 1-0 keeps us well clear. The warning comes from KuPS's last European night. They were beaten 2-4 at home by Trabzonspor, so better teams can pull them apart. Borac's strong home numbers also come mostly against Bosnian league sides, and their only game at this level, away at Panathinaikos, went badly. If the hosts get an early goal and chase a second, this gets uncomfortable. We still expect a low scoring, nervy night in Banja Luka.