Belarusian Premier League: Previews, free tips and analysis for Sunday's games

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's Belarusian Premier League games.

Isloch v Slutsk

Where to watch

Streamed on bookmakers' sites, 4pm Sunday

Best bet

Draw
1pt 9-4 Betfair, Paddy Power

Verdict

Away teams have an excellent recent record in this fixture and Slutsk can give a good account of themselves here. The visitors held their own in defeat at home to champions Dinamo Brest last weekend and could be good enough to gain a point at an Isloch side who like to keep things tight

Key stats

• The away side has won the last six league meetings between the sides
• There has been only one draw between the teams
• Matches between the sides have averaged 2.6 goals per game
• Three of the last four league clashes have ended in a 1-0 victory to the away side

Spotlights

• Isloch finished fifth in the Belarusian Premier League last term and have won both of their opening games of the new campaign 1-0
• The hosts finished six places and 13 points better off than Slutsk in 2019
• Slutsk followed up a 3-1 opening triumph over Slavia Mozyr with a 1-0 loss at home to Dinamo Brest
• Home advantage hasn’t counted for much in this fixture recently with the last six league clashes being won by the away side

Vitebsk v Smolevichi

Where to watch

Streamed on bookmakers' sites, 2pm Sunday

Best bet

Vitebsk to win & under 2.5 goals
1pt 10-3 Sky Bet

Verdict

Vitebsk couldn’t back up their opening win on their visit to Neman Grodno but they should have Smolevichi’s measure in their third game of 2019. The hosts have won three of the last four competitive meetings between the sides and Smolechivi are still seeking a first league win since September.

Key stats

• Smolevichi have not won in ten Belarus Premier League outings
• There have been two goals or fewer in ten of the visitors’ last 11 in the league
• Vitebsk’s three latest wins in this fixture have been achieved without conceding
• Both teams have scored in just one of Vitebsk’s last 12 league outings

Spotlights

• Vitebsk failed to build on their opening-day win as they were beaten at Neman Grodno last weekend
• They have had the better of matches against Smolevichi, winning four of the eight meetings
• Smolevichi are still seeking their first win of the season after last weekend’s defeat at Isloch
• Smolevichi did, however, beat Vitebsk in their own backyard in a friendly in January

Energetik-BGU v Minsk

Where to watch

Streamed on bookmakers' sites, midday Sunday

Best bet

Over 3.5 goals
1pt 2-1 Betfred, Sky Bet

Verdict

Few sides in Belarus play with as much purpose as Energetik, who have begun the new season with the same gung-ho approach that they adopted last term. They scored nine goals in two games against FC Minsk last term but they concede their fair share too and this is likely to be a high-scoring clash.

Key stats

• Energetik have won four and drawn one of their last five home league games
• Over 2.5 goals has landed in five of Energetik’s last seven league outings
• Both teams have scored in eight of Energetik’s last ten league matches at home
• Minsk have conceded one goal in each of their last six games on the road

Spotlights

• Minsk top the Belarusian Premier League table after winning their opening two games
• Energetik are close behind them in second with two wins of their own
• Goals are assured whenever Energetik are in action with 118 scored in their 30 league games in 2019
• Last season’s meetings ended with a 3-3 draw and a 6-1 win to Energetik in Minsk

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