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Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Velež or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Čelik host Velež in round four of the Premijer Liga season, with both sides seeking stability after challenging opening fixtures. Čelik enter the matchup rooted to the bottom of the table in 10th place, having suffered three consecutive league defeats against Zrinjski (1-2), Široki Brijeg (1-2), and Borac Banja Luka (0-2). With zero points and six goals conceded across their first three matches, the home side will be eager to reverse their early-season slump.
Velež arrive in Zenica sitting in 7th position with three points from three matches. After consecutive away losses against Borac Banja Luka (1-3) and BSK Banja Luka (0-2), Velež bounced back in their most recent league outing with a 2-0 home victory over Sloga Doboj. While their away form has seen them concede five goals across two trips, that recent win gives them positive momentum heading into this contest.
Historically, the head-to-head between the sides across their two recorded meetings stands balanced at one win apiece, including a 2-0 away victory for Velež in their last meeting at this venue in October 2019. Given Čelik's difficulties in earning points thus far and Velež's recent return to winning ways, the visitors hold a slight upper hand in form.
Combined scoring rate: 2.8 goals per game (Čelik at home plus Velež away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Siroki Brijeg | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| 5 | Zeljeznicar Sarajevo | 10 | -1 | 13 |
| 6 | BSK Banja Luka | 10 | -4 | 9 |
| 7 | Čelik | 10 | -4 | 9 |
| 8 | Sloga Doboj | 10 | -8 | 9 |
| 9 | Radnik BijeljinaRelegation | 10 | -5 | 8 |
| 10 | VeležRelegation | 9 | -8 | 8 |
the last 2 meetings are split 1-1 with 0 drawn.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Čelik have lost all three of their Premijer Liga fixtures this season, conceding exactly two goals in each game against Zrinjski, Široki Brijeg, and Borac Banja Luka. Meanwhile, Velež secured their first win of the campaign last time out with a 2-0 victory over Sloga Doboj.
Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
