Gorodeya and Belshina meet at Stadyen Sakharnik, in a match for the 18th round of the Premier League. Gorodeya won by (0‑1) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 03‑04‑2020. The record of direct confrontations of the last 3 years is favorable to the home team, which in the last 4 matches won 2, tied 1 and lost 1. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams present results significantly different at home and abroad.
Gorodeya :
The home team is currently in 13th position, with 16 points won, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Vitebsk, by (2‑2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Shakhtyor, by (4‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 24 suffered; against 6 victories, 4 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 19 goals scored and 18 suffered. For the championship, Gorodeya conquered 8 points in 24 possible, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 8 games he played in his stadium. In the matches played at their stadium there are some more frequent results: at the end of the first 45 ‘0‑0 (3 in 8 matches) and at the end of the match 0‑2 (4 in 8 matches). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches, so it has not had great defensive strength, but its attack has marked regularly, since it has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 7 of the last 8 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 17 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 10 times and never got the comeback. In the last 9 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (31’ ‑ 45 ‘).
Gorodeya is very close to the relegation playoff zone, so he knows he can’t lose points at home. He will face the last classified and this increases the pressure for victory. So, you will have to improve your football and present more consistency on the pitch. If you manage to play with balance and do not give your opponent spaces, you will have a greater chance of winning. However, if entering the field thinking that you are going to have facilities is going to complicate everything.
Belshina :
After 2 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses, the visiting team is currently in 16th position, with 10 points won. In their last match, they defeated the Torpedo BelAZ at home by (2‑1), after in the previous match they had tied in a match against Minsk, by (2‑2). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in his stadium. In their last 8 away games for the championship, Belshina registers 1 victory, 2 draws and 5 defeats, so they have won 5 points in 24 possible. In their home league matches, the most frequent final result at half-time was 1‑0 (3 in 8 matches). The team allowed the opponent goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition, so he was not very strong defensively. In 17 matches in this competition, he only got 1 comeback in the 12 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (46’ ‑ 60 ‘).
Belshina are in last position in the Belarusian championship, but in the last two days they showed a different stance. He achieved a draw and a victory, so by maintaining this rhythm he will be able to change his situation very soon. It is true that he will play away from home, but his rival is not having a good time. Therefore, this is the right moment to take advantage and go in search of another positive result in the competition. Logically everything will depend on having a consistent and efficient performance.
