Match report
Borac Banja Luka 2-0 KuPS: match report
Borac Banja Luka secured a 2-0 victory over KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday at Banja Luka City Stadium.
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Borac Banja Luka defeated KuPS 2-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday at Banja Luka City Stadium.
S. Savic opened the scoring for Borac Banja Luka in the 29th minute, making it 1-0. M. Deket doubled the lead shortly after halftime in the 50th minute, assisted by L. Juricic, bringing the score to 2-0.
Borac Banja Luka received three yellow cards during the match. L. Juricic was booked in the 18th minute, followed by S. Herrera in the 78th minute. A. Lotjonen of KuPS received a yellow card in stoppage time, at 90+1 minutes.
In terms of key statistics, Borac Banja Luka had 40% possession compared to KuPS's 60%. Borac Banja Luka recorded 12 shots on target, while KuPS managed just 3. Borac also had 10 corners to KuPS's 2, and committed 17 fouls against KuPS's 10. Borac's expected goals (xG) were 2.1, while KuPS had an xG of 0.7.
Before this match, Borac Banja Luka was in 29th place with 0 points from 1 game, while KuPS was in 33rd place, also with 0 points from 1 game.
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Before the game: Borac Banja Luka vs KuPS preview: form & prediction
Borac Banja Luka will host KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 22 October at 20:00 BST at Banja Luka City Stadium.
Borac Banja Luka have had a mixed run lately, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. They recently lost 2-1 to Panathinaikos but secured a 2-0 victory against BSK Banja Luka before that.
KuPS are struggling, having won only two of their last five games, with three losses. Their latest match saw them win 2-0 against Vaasan Palloseura, but they also suffered a heavy 4-2 defeat to Trabzonspor just before that.
In the league table, Borac Banja Luka sit in 26th place with no points from one match, while KuPS are in 31st place, also without points from their single game played.
Historically, the two teams have not faced each other before in European competitions, making this a fresh encounter.
According to the bookmakers, Borac Banja Luka are the favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 90+1'Arttu Lötjönen
- 90+1'B. Cipetic(Out: V. Rogan)
- 90+1'L. Juricic(Out: S. Vranjes)
- 78'Sebastian Herrera
- 78'M. Deket(Out: N. Jaksic)
- 78'S. Savic(Out: D. Vukovic)
- 78'A. Puukko(Out: S. Heiskanen)
- 71'A. Roguljic(Out: S. Ogrinec)
Match Statistics
All stats- 40%Possession60%
- 2.10Expected Goals (xG)0.70
- 12Shots on Target3
- 10Corners2
- 17Fouls10
Prediction
Live win probability
Borac Banja Luka 96%Draw 4%KuPS 1%
Borac Banja Luka is most likely to win the game against KuPS.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa Conference League · League Stage 2
- VenueBanja Luka City Stadium, Banja Luka · 9730
- RefereeKristjansson, Ivar Orri
- ForecastCloudy, 11.31°C
Last five games
Borac Banja LukaWLWDW
KuPSWLLLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Mjällby AIF | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 13 |  Ajax | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 | Borac Banja Luka | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Atalanta | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |  SC Braga | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Gent | 2 | -1 | 3 |
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Borac Banja Luka vs KuPS: result, stats & highlights
Borac Banja Luka and KuPS finished 2-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League (League Stage 2) at Banja Luka City Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Borac Banja Luka are 14th in the table on 3 points; KuPS are 34th on 0.
Recent form: Borac Banja Luka WLWDW, KuPS WLLLW.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.