Preview: Velež Mostar Hosts Široki Brijeg in Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup Clash

MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Interstat) — FK Velež Mostar will host Široki Brijeg in a Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup match on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Stadion Rođeni.

The fixture is a rematch of a Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina encounter from October, which Velež won 1-0 at home. Velež enters the cup tie on a lengthy unbeaten run across all competitions, though with a recent emphasis on defensive stalemates.

Velež Mostar’s form has been defined by resilience, conceding only one goal in its last eight matches across all competitions. That stretch includes five clean sheets. However, the attack has cooled, with three consecutive draws in league play, including a 0-0 result against Zvijezda (commonly referred to as ZBorac) Banja Luka this past Saturday, Feb. 7.

Their overall run since late October shows a team difficult to beat, with key results including a 2-1 win at Sloga Doboj on Dec. 13, a 1-1 draw at Zrinjski on Dec. 7, and a 1-0 victory at Zeljeznicar on Nov. 2.

Široki Brijeg, meanwhile, carries momentum from a comprehensive 4-1 away victory at Gradina in its most recent competitive match last October. That result showcased an attacking potency Velež has recently lacked. However, Široki Brijeg has not played a competitive match in over three months, a significant disadvantage compared to Velež’s active match rhythm.

The visitors will seek to avenge their October league loss here and advance in the knockout tournament. Velež will aim to leverage its defensive solidity and home pitch to progress.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the data favors a continuation of Velež’s strong home form, projecting a 3-1 victory for the hosts.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) at Stadion Rođeni in Mostar.