BATE vs Slutsk Match Preview

BATE is ranked at 3rd place with 24 points and comes after two wins two draws and a loss over the last five matches. It has been a period of inconsistency and because of this they dropped in ranks as they currently sit two points behind the 1st spot.

With 19 goals scored so far they have one of the best offensive sides in the league and in the last five matches they have scored a total of five goals averaging a goal per game. Their strongest point has been their defense as they conceded only five goals in 11 encounters which makes them the best defensive side. They managed to keep a clean sheet in three of the last five duels and in seven out of 11 matches played in total.

Willumsson who has a good season with 4 goals and 3 assists is expected to play some minutes here.

Slutsk, on the other hand, is ranked at 10th place with 15 points and comes after a single win three draws and a loss over the last five matches. It has been an average season for them as they have some distance from the relegation zone but also do not seem able to aim for higher spots.

With 14 goals scored so far, they have a decent offensive side but they have also conceded 14 goals. In the last five games they failed to keep a clean sheet in four encounters conceding a total of seven goals which means more than a goal per game. In fact, on the road they failed to keep a clean sheet in four out of five duels.

In conclusion, I think BATE can manage to win this match and cover -1 goal Asian handicap. They are way better team than their rivals and the unfortunate last two games mean nothing. Being in front of their fans I expect a strong comeback by them. They won each of the last five home games against Slutsk and covered -1 goal Asian handicap in each occasion.