Borac Banja Luka vs FC CFR 1907 Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 11/07/2021, 10:01  by Nived in Champions League Prediction

Borac Banja Luka host CFR Cluj in the second leg of their first round Champions League qualifiers at the Banja Luka City Stadium. Owing to their disappointing 3-1 defeat in the away leg, Borac Banja Luka have a herculean task in their hands to stay alive in the race to the group stages of the Champions League.

During the reverse fixture, CFR Cluj raced to a 2-0 advantage inside the first 30 minutes, courtesy of goals from Billel Omrani and Ciprian Deac. Borac Banja Luka managed to pull one back just before half-time, with Greek forward Panagiotis Moraitis halving the deficit.

Unfortunately for the Bosnian champions, Icelandic midfielder Runar Mar Sigurjonsson restored the two-goal advantage for CFR Cluj at the hour mark. Eventually, Borac Banja Luka succumbed to defeat as their Romanian counterparts walked away with the advantage at the end of the first leg.

Although CFR Cluj will feel confident after their display in the home leg, they will still feel they cannot rest on their laurels. Since Borac Banja Luka grabbed an important away goal, this tie is far from over. As such, both teams are expected to work towards putting their best foot forward in a bid to ensure their European dream stays alive at the end of the proceedings.