Borac Banja Luka - KuPS

Borac Banja Luka forward Jovo Lukic remains a focal point for the hosts as they look to recover from their narrow 2-1 defeat against Panathinaikos on 15 October 2026. Borac Banja Luka arrives at this matchday 2 contest at Banja Luka Stadium with domestic momentum, having recently secured a 2-0 victory over BSK Banja Luka. Their recent run in the Premier League has been largely productive, balancing defensive solidity with the ability to find the net consistently in tight encounters.

KuPS face a challenging test on their travels following a 2-4 loss to Trabzonspor in their own Conference League opener. While they bounced back with a 2-0 win against VPS in the Veikkausliiga Championship Group on 18 October 2026, the visitors have shown inconsistency in recent weeks. The outcome may hinge on whether KuPS can tighten their defensive shape against a Borac side eager to secure their first points in the competition.