BATE is failing its season in the Top League, fighting for survival. In 15 matches played, Borisov scored only nine points, with which they are in 15th place in the relegation zone. In the last three rounds, only defeats were recorded. Nevertheless, in the first match of the Conference League qualification in Albania, Vitaly Rogozhkin's team performed well (1:1). BATE played strictly as the second number, owned the ball only 35% of the playing time. Shortly before the end of the first half, the Borisov team conceded, but in the second half Egor Rusakov, who came on as a substitute, equalized the score.
While preparing for the start of the Conference League qualification, Elbasani played only one friendly match, in which he beat Petrovac (2:1). In the first game against BATE, the Albanians opened the scoring, but could not hold the advantage. This is largely due to the fact that after the break, the Elbasani players did not keep a high tempo in the game, they clearly calmed down, for which they paid the price. Now, in Azerbaijan, we will actually have to start all over again on a neutral field.
Elbasani had a significant advantage in the first match, but could not take advantage of it, the Albanians spent the second half uncertainly, for which they paid the price. BATE played tactically well, relied on counterattacks and defended with great strength on the approaches to their penalty area. Today, on a neutral field in Azerbaijan, it is unlikely that Borisov residents will change their tactics, which, in general, worked well in Albania. We believe that Vitaly Rogozhkin's team will have a chance of reaching the second qualifying round, and they should not be underestimated.
Our betting tip is to pass BATE by a factor of 2.30
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In three of BATE's last five matches, goals were scored in each of the halves.
The exact score is 1:0
Elbasani suffered two recent defeats with a "dry" score.
In the match of the qualifying round of the Conference League, BATE and Elbasani scored a productive draw — 4:4. The meeting was held at the Mehdi Huseynzada Stadium in Sumgait, where the teams of Kirill Alshevsky and Ivan Gvozdenovich staged a shootout.
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