Vitebsk vs Slavia Mozyr tips and predictions

Patience likely key for Vitebsk

This looks like an evenly contested affair and there are arguments to be made for both teams. The pick is to get with the home team but with hindsight this could look like a frankly foolish prediction by full-time.

For Vitebsk to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have chalked up 14 wins in their last 16 home games. Conversely the visitors have lost 5 of their last 9 matches home and away. Obviously they've been up against different opposition but that doesn't stand out as the record of a confident team.

The hosts have had some excellent spells in previous performances. Vitebsk have scored three or more goals in 7 of their recent 15 matches and they've also been good in defence. They have only conceded an average of 0.6 goals over their last 16 games.

The attacking form shown by Slavia Mozyr has been short of quality. They netted an average of just 0.7 goals in their last 9 matches. Football matches are not won on paper though. If the hairdryer treatment has worked they can bounce back quickly.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the first to open their account. Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. The No BTTS bet seems sensible.