Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk vs Shakhtyor Soligorsk tips and predictions

Odds-against price stands out for home side

On 5 Vysshaya Liga points, sixth placed Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk host 16th placed Shakhtyor Soligorsk. With -16 points the visitors are someway off their rivals.

The four star gold bets covered in these previews have returned around 9% since the new prediction model was released, but this is a one star pick as there is just nothing wrong with the prices. A home win is picked and the rest of this preview explains why.

Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk to win. Essentially there's not enough value in the Shakhtyor Soligorsk odds to get excited about.

Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk have shown a lot of resolve ahead of this one. The hosts have reached 15 wins in 20 matches. By contrast, the visitors have lost 7 of their last 11 matches. Obviously they've had different opposition but that doesn't stand out as the record of a team that has prepared correctly for this.

Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk have been comfortable on the ball. Their recent 15 matches have resulted in them averaging an impressive 2.8 goals per game.

There have been episodes when Shakhtyor Soligorsk have lost their shape and they haven't had the fundamentals near their 18-yard line. They have conceded three or more goals in 7 of their last 19 matches. It will be interesting to see what tactical changes they implement.

In their last match Shakhtyor Soligorsk were beaten 3-1 by Slavia Mozyr.

Ultimately, no one can be certain about what's lying ahead. Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. It's not a strong view so it isn't one to get stuck into but the No BTTS bet seems like it will be the best play from that market. And in the total goals line, it's at least three goals picked as the best play given the latest odds.