Energetik-BGU vs Smolevichi
Belarus Vysshaya Liga
Date: Friday, 01 May 2020
Kick-off at 14:00 UK/15:00 CET
Venue: RCOP-BGU Stadium (Minsk).
In the midst of all the controversy regarding the Belarusian season actually happens during a global pandemic, Energetic-BGU was still able to start a campaign in fine fashion.
Vladimir Belyavski side won all three of their opening match of the storm to the top of the table, but a third of them - a victory over FC Minsk in early April - the last time they took the points.
Energetic since lost three consecutive games without scoring a goal, was beaten by Torpedo-BelAZ, Gorodeya and Neman slipped down to seventh place.
Gorodeya defeat ending a six-game unbeaten streak at home that included five victories and stretches back to September, but they will see the game Friday night as a good opportunity to get back to winning ways in front of their own fans.
Smolevichi so far struggled to adapt to life back in the top flight, failed to win any of their six matches so far as it remains one of only two teams without a win in the league.
Gap to safety are already four points, which is by no means unassailable but alarming deficit after just six games of the campaign, while their struggles in front of goal will be a concern.
Only one team has a record of attacking the poor during the embryonic stage of the campaign, while only one of the three goals they have so far scored by their team members from open play - they also had one penalty and one an own goal went their way.
Even just a consolation goal as Dinamo Minsk last time cruised to a 3-1 win, leaving the side Aleksandr Brazevich with a record three draws and three defeats so far.
Two of Smolevichi three points - and two of their three goals - has really come a long way from home, even though they are now without a win in seven games on their last flight on the road, a run that stretches back to September 2018.
Energetic-BGU vs Smolevichi Predictions
Being promoted teams will reduce the possibility of Smolevichi for the most part. They are without a win in the league so far, having lost 1-3 at home to Dinamo Minsk in their previous clash.
However, the boys have beaten Brazevich host four times from eight meetings since 2014 in their h2h league Pershaya.
Energetic-BGU is on a three-game losing streak in the campaign, having lost 3-0 on the road for people like Neman in their previous match.
Despite their poor record against the visitors, Belyavskiy and his men have two years experience with big boys who might help them in the fixture, to increase the benefits of their land.
It should be noted that the home team have lost just one of three home games this season. Meanwhile, it has yet to win a clash in the campaign until now.
Therefore, a home win in full-time is a great choice. For a safer bet, double chance supporting the host will be an alternative to reduce the risk.
Furthermore, the hosts have scored 5 goals in three home games. Furthermore, over 1.5 goals would be a good probability for ninety minutes.
