📊 Match Insights
Zeleznicar Pancevo is set to host Braga at SC Mladost Stadium on Wednesday for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifying match.
The home team earned their spot in the second qualifying round by finishing fourth in the Serbian SuperLiga, while Braga secured the same position in the Primeira Liga.
This marks Zeleznicar Pancevo's debut in European competitions, as they were promoted to the Serbian SuperLiga in 2023. Since their promotion, they have improved their league standings from 14th to 10th, and now to fourth, aiming to build on this upward trajectory this season.
Under the guidance of manager Radomir Kokovic, who took over in March 2025, the team has achieved a record of 23 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses across 50 matches in all competitions.
Entering this fixture, Zeleznicar Pancevo comes off a victory in their opening league game against Radnicki Nis, winning 2-1 with goals from Nikola Jovanovic and Nikola Djurcic.
On the other hand, Braga is participating in the Conference League for the second consecutive time, having made it to the knockout round playoffs in the 2022-23 season.
In the previous season, Braga reached the semi-finals of the Europa League but were eliminated by Freiburg, losing 4-3 on aggregate.
Manager Carlos Vicens, who previously worked for four years alongside Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, has been leading Braga since July 2025, achieving 34 wins, 15 draws, and 12 losses in all competitions.