In the opening round of the Bosnian Premier League, Sloga Doboj fell 0-1 to Velez at home. The only goal came in the very first minute. Despite 65 % possession and 70 dangerous attacks to 28, the hosts could not find an equalizer. Velez defended compactly, absorbed pressure and held on for the narrow win. Four yellow cards were issued and neither side was reduced to ten men.

Bookmakers price Sloga Doboj as favourites (odds 2.03–3.15–3.55), yet their recent results invite caution. Average goals per game over the last five: Sloga Doboj 1.0 scored, 2.2 conceded; Velez 0.8 scored, 1.6 conceded. Probability of over 2.5 goals stands at 47 %, under 2.5 at 53 %.

Sloga Doboj win probability is 44 %, draw 32 %, Velez win 24 %.