BHT Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina Continues

BiH, (Patria) - After a two-month break, which is the shortest winter break in the history of the PLBiH, the fight for the championship title will continue with the matches of the 19th round. Another exciting half-season awaits us, in which four clubs will chase the trophy, while the relegation league will undoubtedly be very interesting as well. The four clubs that have the right to dream the most beautiful dream due to their quality, organization, and points accumulated from the autumn season are Sarajevo, Željezničar, Zrinjski, and Široki Brijeg.

Željezničar, the autumn champion, will play away against Krupa. Admir Adžem's team did not shine in the preparation matches, and the artificial turf, as well as the fact that the 'Blues' lost the championship title with a draw at this stadium last season, adds extra pressure for the players of our most trophy-winning club. Also, two debutants, Stojan Vranješ and Adi Mehremić, will play for Željezničar today, and it will be interesting to see how they integrate into the team. This particularly applies to Vranješ, who has taken a position in midfield ahead of Jovan Blagojević, at least according to the last preparation match against Velež. On the other hand, Krupa enters the match relaxed, as they do in every match against favored teams, and this could be their biggest advantage.

Zrinjski, who is one point behind Željo, will host GOŠK at their stadium today, and anything other than a win for the 'Nobles' would be a big surprise. Sloboda, whose only goal in the league is survival, will host the always tricky Mladost from Doboj near Kakanj. While Tuzla's team lost two of their best players from the first half of the season, Amer Ordagić and Sulejman Krpić, several players have arrived at Tušanj, and coach Slavko Petrović stated that he is satisfied with the transfer window and the completed preparations. On the other hand, Mladost has retained its entire squad and has been strengthened by several players who are, by our standards, exceptionally high-quality.

Čelik, which is in second-to-last place, will host the last-placed Vitez. A large number of players have arrived in Zenica, Turkish investors have invested money, and it is expected that Zenica's team will secure survival. Also, the fans have promised support to their team, so great support from the popular Robijaši is expected.

Saturday, February 17:

Sloboda – Mladost (14:30)

Zrinjski – Gošk (14:30)

Krupa – Željezničar (14:30)

Čelik – Vitez (17:30)

Sunday, February 18:

Radnik – Borac (14:30)

Široki – Sarajevo (17:30)

– Standings:
1. ŽELJEZNIČAR 18 13 2 3 29:12 41
2. ZRINJSKI 18 13 1 4 33:14 40
3. SARAJEVO 18 11 2 5 41:16 35
4. ŠIROKI BRIJEG 18 11 2 5 30:13 35
5. KRUPA 18 8 7 3 24:16 31
6. MLADOST 18 6 7 5 24:23 25
7. BORAC 18 7 3 8 12:16 24
8. RADNIK 18 7 3 8 17:24 24
9. GOŠK 18 5 2 11 14:24 17
10. SLOBODA 18 4 4 10 15:23 16
11. ČELIK 18 3 1 14 13:45 10
12. VITEZ 18 1 4 13 8:34 7