Heart of Midlothian v Borac Banja Luka prediction
Team pages: Heart of Midlothian · Borac Banja Luka
TACTIX’s free model pick for Heart of Midlothian v Borac Banja Luka, UEFA Europa Conference League on Thu, 10 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Heart of Midlothian host Borac Banja Luka in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 10 December (kick-off 20:00 UK).
Form and the table
10 of Heart of Midlothian’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Heart of Midlothian’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Heart of Midlothian have three wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.83 points per game, scoring 2.17 and conceding 1.17.
Eight of Borac Banja Luka’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Borac Banja Luka’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Borac Banja Luka have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.88.
Heart of Midlothian are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Heart of Midlothian (32nd) and Borac Banja Luka (21st) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Borac Banja Luka the stronger side, 158 rating points above Heart of Midlothian (Borac Banja Luka 1572, Heart of Midlothian 1414, after at least 21 rated matches each).
Team news
Predicted Heart of Midlothian XI (4-4-2): B. Reus, J. McCart, M. Fagan-Walcott, S. Kingsley, R. Mato, J. Mcpake, L. Mendy, J. Altena, S. Kerjota, C. Braga, J. wilson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josh Mcpake (5.2 per match over 15 appearances, three goals and five assists) and Cláudio Braga (4.2 per match over 18 appearances, five goals and three assists) have been Heart of Midlothian’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heart of Midlothian (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josh Mcpake averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 1132 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Cláudio Braga averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 1500 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Borac Banja Luka XI (4-3-3): M. Jurkas, B. Meijers, S. Saničanin, S. Herrera, B. Cipetić, M. Jojić, A. Hiroš, S. Savić, L. Juričić, A. Roguljić, M. Deket — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, S. Herrera (4.9 per match over three appearances) and M. Jurkas (4.6 per match over three appearances) have been Borac Banja Luka’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Borac Banja Luka (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), S. Herrera averages 3.7 tackles per 90 over 481 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last six appearances. M. Jurkas averages 4.7 saves per 90 over 270 minutes.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · UEFA Europa Conference League · Tynecastle Park
- Recent form: Heart of Midlothian 1W 1D 3L · Borac Banja Luka 3W 0D 2L
Heart of Midlothian v Borac Banja Luka (UEFA Europa Conference League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 6 November 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Heart of Midlothian for / against | Line | Borac Banja Luka for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.29 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.67 for · 5.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.43 for · 13.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 7.17 for · 9 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.86 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.83 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.86 for · 17.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.5 for · 15.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.43 for · 3.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2 against n 6 Last 5 |
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Reus | 15 | 901350 min | 372.5 /90 | 161.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Schwolow | 2 | 90180 min | 94.5 /90 | 63 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Beau Reus n 8 | 90 | 3 |
| A. Schwolow n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Heart of Midlothian Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. McCart | 15 | 851272 min | 171.2 /90 | 251.8 /90 | 141 /90 | 805.7 /90 | 130.9 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| J. Altena | 14 | 871213 min | 282.1 /90 | 191.4 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 936.9 /90 | 131 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| O. McEntee | 11 | 76835 min | 192 /90 | 101.1 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 535.7 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| M. Fagan-Walcott | 9 | 90810 min | 151.7 /90 | 101.1 /90 | 70.8 /90 | 455 /90 | 141.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| S. Findlay | 9 | 78698 min | 50.6 /90 | 50.6 /90 | 50.6 /90 | 476.1 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cláudio Braga n 8 | 77.4 | 1.6 | 2.2 | — |
| Beau Reus n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — |
| J. McCart n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.9 | — |
| C. Miller n 8 | 65 | 1.6 | 1 | — |
| J. Altena n 8 | 86.3 | 0.8 | 3.4 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cláudio Braga n 8 | 77.4 | 1.3 |
| J. McCart n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| C. Miller n 8 | 65 | 1.6 |
| J. Altena n 8 | 86.3 | 2 |
| Josh Mcpake n 8 | 68.9 | 1.6 |
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Heart of Midlothian Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cláudio Braga | 17 | 831411 min | 50.3 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 422.7 /90 | 171.1 /90 | 201.3 /90 | 130.8 /90 |
| Sabah Kerjota | 14 | 49680 min | 10.1 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 111.5 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 162.1 /90 | 111.5 /90 |
| James wilson | 10 | 68676 min | 40.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 121.6 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 70.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| S. Guendouz | 8 | 47376 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 81.9 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 71.7 /90 | 41 /90 |
| R. Mato | 7 | 43301 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 61.8 /90 | 00 /90 | 30.9 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cláudio Braga n 8 | 77.4 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Beau Reus n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. McCart n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| C. Miller n 8 | 65 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| J. Altena n 8 | 86.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cláudio Braga n 8 | 77.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Beau Reus n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. McCart n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| C. Miller n 8 | 65 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| J. Altena n 8 | 86.3 | 0 | 0.1 |
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Borac Banja Luka
Borac Banja Luka Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Jurkas | 3 | 90270 min | 144.7 /90 | 41.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Jurkas n 3 | 90 | 4.7 |
| N. Cetkovic n 3 | 90 | 5 |
Borac Banja Luka Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Saničanin | 4 | 90360 min | 30.8 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 61.5 /90 | 71.8 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| B. Meijers | 3 | 90270 min | 72.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 41.3 /90 | 144.7 /90 | 62 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| S. Herrera | 3 | 90270 min | 144.7 /90 | 51.7 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 279 /90 | 62 /90 | 20.7 /90 |
| B. Cipetić | 3 | 88263 min | 20.7 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 20.7 /90 | 103.4 /90 | 20.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| V. Rogan | 2 | 4080 min | 11.1 /90 | 11.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 11.1 /90 | 22.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Saničanin n 4 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 | — |
| L. Juričić n 4 | 83.8 | 1.6 | 1.3 | — |
| S. Savić n 8 | 83.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | — |
| A. Hiroš n 4 | 79.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| S. Herrera n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.9 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Saničanin n 4 | 90 | 0.8 |
| S. Savić n 8 | 83.8 | 1.1 |
| L. Juričić n 4 | 83.8 | 0.5 |
| A. Hiroš n 4 | 79.5 | 1.1 |
| S. Herrera n 8 | 90 | 4.6 |
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Borac Banja Luka Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Juričić | 4 | 84335 min | 00 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 61.6 /90 | 41.1 /90 | 30.8 /90 | 41.1 /90 |
| M. Deket | 3 | 61183 min | 10.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 42 /90 | 21 /90 | 21 /90 | 00 /90 |
| S. Savić | 4 | 84335 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 41.1 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 30.8 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| A. Hiroš | 4 | 80318 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 41.1 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 61.7 /90 |
| M. Jojić | 3 | 90270 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 31 /90 | 20.7 /90 | 72.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Saničanin n 4 | 90 | 0.5 | 0 |
| L. Juričić n 4 | 83.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| S. Savić n 8 | 83.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| A. Hiroš n 4 | 79.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| S. Herrera n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Saničanin n 4 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Juričić n 4 | 83.8 | 0 | 0.5 |
| S. Savić n 8 | 83.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| A. Hiroš n 4 | 79.5 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Jojić n 3 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
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