Form and Line-up BATE Borisov
Despite a clear results crisis that has seen the Yellow-Blues drop into the relegation zone in the Vysheyshaya Liga, the Borisov side improved noticeably in the European match. AF Elbasani scored first and attacked a lot before the break, but BATE Borisov changed the course of the game with substitutions. Egor Rusakov came off the bench to score — he was assisted by Egor Kress, who is looking increasingly assured in midfield. Before this match, Rogozhkin's players had lost three straight games in the Belarusian league — so this was an extremely important result for the Yellow-Blues.
Key numbers BATE Borisov:
In their last 10 matches, the Borisov side have scored more than 1 goal only twice.
Since 20 May, BATE Borisov have won only 1 of their 9 matches in all competitions. Before the draw with AF Elbasani, they were on a run of 3 defeats.
BATE Borisov rank second in the Vysheyshaya Liga for Under 2.5 goals selections landing. This bet has come in in 9 of the team's 14 games.
Probable BATE Borisov line-up (4-3-3): Danila Sokol — Haik Moussakhanian, Artem Rakhmanov, Maksim Sakuta, Nikita Neskoromnyi — Kirill Kaplenko, Victorien Angban, Egor Kress — Andrey Zhurin, Vladislav Varaksa, Erick Puerto.
Form and Line-up AF Elbasani
The opening Conference League qualifying match was a tough test for Gvozdenovic's team, who are rebuilding on the fly. AF Elbasani could have scored more before half-time (7-4 on shots and 64-36 in possession percentage), but their finishing clearly let them down. The Albanian side have definitely made life harder for themselves — they were capable of extending their lead at their home stadium, but now they need to get a result in Azerbaijan.
Key numbers AF Elbasani:
The game against BATE Borisov was the Albanian club's 1st competitive match since late May.
Since April, AF Elbasani have won only 2 of their 6 away matches.
AF Elbasani's 2 leading scorers from last season will not play against BATE Borisov. Tsague has left the club, while Lajthia is injured.
Probable AF Elbasani line-up (4-3-3): Igor Aleksovski — Klevis Kasa, Bruno Lulaj, Yoan Epitaux, Bledar Lila — Arsen Kasa, Abbas Ibrahim, Bernard Karrica — Ardit Nikaj, Ibrahima Diallo, Rubin Hebaj.
Match Referee
Daniyar Sakhi (Kazakhstan)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024–2026);
Average fouls per match – 25;
Average yellow cards per match (including second yellow cards) – 3.3;
Matches with a red card – 0 out of 6;
Matches with a penalty – 1 out of 6.
