Conference League 2024-2025: Borac Banja Luka-Olimpia Ljubljana, likely lineups

Borac Banja Luka-Olimpia Ljubljana, the probable formations

At Gradski stadion, at 9 p.m., Borac Banja Luka faces Olimpia Ljubljana in the first leg of the Conference League playoffs. The Bosnians, undefeated at home, have historically qualified for the next round of the Conference League. Olimpia Ljubljana, ranked 14th in Europe, comes from a 0-0 draw with Jagiellonia.

The home team will take the field with a 4-3-3. Manojlovic will be in goal, with Vukcevic and Herrera at full-back. In midfield, Grahovac, Savic and Ogrinec will make up the median. In attack, Despotovic will be the offensive reference. Only Cetkovic unavailable.

The visiting team will play with a 4-4-2. Silva, Ratnik, Pedreno and Lasickas will form the defense. In midfield, Blanco and Brest will act on the outsides, while Celhaka and Doffo will be the two central midfielders. In attack, Tamm and Florucz will make up the offensive pair. The only injured player is Pedro Lucas.

Probable lineups

Borac Banja Luka (4-3-3): Manojlovic; Vukcevic, Meijers, Carolina, Herrera; Grahovac, Savic, Ogrinec; Kulasin, Despotovic, Cavic. Coach: Zizovic.

Olympia Ljubljana (4-4-2): Vidovsek; Silva, Ratnik, Pedreno, Lasickas; Blanco, Celhaka, Doffo, Brest; Tamm, Florucz. Coach: Sanchez.