Borac Banja Luka vs PAOK prediction 31.07.2024

• Competition: Champions League
• Date: Wednesday, 31st July 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Gradski stadion Banja Luka (Banja Luka)

Last Wednesday, Borac Banja Luka and PAOK met in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier tie. Most expected the Greek side to dominate, and they secured a 3-2 win, but surely that wasn't a walkover. Borac Banja Luka showed their strength, and now, the team from Bosnia and Herzegovina is dreaming about winning at the home stadium and progressing to the next phase. 

Last season, Borac Banja Luka won their third league title in Bosnia and Herzegovina, so they got the right to fight for the most elite European competition. They started qualifications in the first round, where Borac had many problems, but still progressed against the Albanian Egnatia after the penalty shootout. 

Last season was also very successful for PAOK. They won the title in Greece and got another chance to fight for the Champions League group phase, where the team from Thessaloniki never played. PAOK had many problems in the preseason, as they finished with one win and four defeats. However, the Greek side won against Borac Banja Luka a few days ago, and they will be the favorites to win in the second leg, too. 

Borac Banja Luka vs PAOK pick: Over 2.5 goals

Both teams had the most high-scoring matches if we include preseason. Borac went over 2.5 goals in four of the last six games, while PAOK went over 2.5 goals in five of six matches. We should expect at least three goals in the second leg of this matchup.