The second-leg playoff match of the 2024/25 Conference League between Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Borac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) will take place on February 20 at the Stožice Stadium. The score of the first match was 1-0 in favor of Borac. Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Borac: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Olimpija Ljubljana
Viktor Sanchez's side suffered a 0-1 away defeat in the first match and have now failed to win three consecutive Conference League games (1 draw, 2 losses). Notably, the Slovenians are one of only two clubs leading the current Conference League in terms of clean sheets (4). To advance to the next round, the team needs to win in regular time by at least two goals. It's also worth mentioning that Olimpija has only reached the last 16 of any European competition once in their history.
- The team has won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Conference League.
- The club has not conceded in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 home games in this European competition.
- No more than two goals have been scored in regular time in 10 of Olimpija's last 13 home matches in the Conference League.
Predicted lineup for Olimpija Ljubljana (4-3-3)
Matevž Vidovšek – David Sualehe, Marcel Ratnik, Ahmet Muhamedbegović, Jorge Silva – Agustin Doffo, Jurgen Celhaka, Raul Florucz – Marko Brest, Alex Tamm, Alex Blanco.
Forward Raul Florucz is suspended. Additionally, head coach Viktor Sanchez will be absent from the bench due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Borac
Mladen Žižović's side secured only their third win in their last ten Conference League matches (2 draws, 5 losses) in the first leg. Furthermore, the club's players managed to score for only the second time in their previous five matches in this European competition. To advance to the next round, Borac needs only a draw after 90 minutes, while a loss by one goal will result in extra time. The team could reach the last 16 of any European competition for only the second time in their history.
- The club has lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Conference League.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 90 minutes in 5 of the team's last 6 away games in this European competition.
- The Bosnians have not scored more than one goal in regular time in their last six away matches in the Conference League.
Predicted lineup for Borac (4-3-3)
Filip Manojlović – Bart Meijers, Karolina Jurich, Sebastian Herrera, Luka Zorić – Sandi Ogrinec, Stefan Savić, Boban Nikolov – Đorđe Despotović, Enver Kulasin, Zoran Kvržić.
Referee
Manfredas Lukjančukas (Lithuania)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 30%.
Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Borac: Match Prediction
In the current Conference League campaign, the Slovenians have performed well in their home matches. The team has played six home games in this tournament this season, winning five of them. Furthermore, Olimpija has not conceded when winning. Moreover, they have won by at least two goals on four occasions, including comprehensive victories over Sheriff and Rijeka (3-0 and 5-0, respectively).
Borac managed to get the most out of the first match, but holding onto the advantage will be challenging – the Bosnians have struggled on the road. In six away Conference League matches, the club has only managed to avoid defeat in regular time once. Additionally, during this period, the team has lost four times by at least two goals and scored only two goals.
I believe the hosts will capitalize on their home advantage, so my prediction: Victory for Olimpija Ljubljana
