What to expect
We expect about 2.1 goals from BATE Borisov and 0.9 from Naftan Novopolotsk, so BATE Borisov come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 3.0 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.
BATE Borisov come into this on two straight defeats. Naftan Novopolotsk come into this on three straight defeats. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: BATE Borisov to win. BATE Borisov are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.1-0.9), and we make them about 68% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 66 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.46, which works out at about 68 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
