When: 14:00
Where: Belarus. Vysshaya Liga

Naftan
Naftan is in a difficult situation, sitting 12th in the table with only 10 points from 11 games. The defense is catastrophic with 21 goals conceded, almost two per game. The last five games brought only one win, highlighting the crisis. The official play looks defensively chaotic, with many open spaces and a lack of pressing effect burdening the team. Offensively, there is a lack of penetration and creativity, so despite possession, few dangerous opportunities arise. Naftan plays somewhat more securely at home, but with this weak defense, that is only a limited advantage.

Slavia Mogilev
Slavia Mogilev presents itself as a strong team in 2nd place with 23 points and a goal difference of 19:11. They score almost 1.73 goals per game on average and concede about 1 goal. The last five games show a solid form with three wins, although there were some isolated losses. The team has clear game plans, good attacking options, and players who can capitalize on decisive moments. The defense is significantly more organized than Naftan's and will hardly have major problems, especially against weak defensive lines. Although there are sometimes vulnerabilities to fast counters, these are hardly relevant against Naftan.

Injuries
According to current information, there are no injured or suspended players at Naftan and Slavia. Both teams can field their best or near-best line-ups, which gives Slavia an additional advantage as the favorite.

Head-to-Head
In the last four encounters, Slavia Mogilev won three times 1-0, while one match ended 2-2. These close results were due in part to a defensive tactic by Naftan, which at least used to be solid defensively. In view of Naftan's current defensive weakness, however, it is expected that the matches will be more open and higher-scoring this time. Slavia has always found chances to beat Naftan and is clearly favored today.

Match Prediction
Naftan has a weak defense and a toothless offense, while Slavia scores with strong attacking play and good organization. The statistics and current form clearly speak in favor of Slavia. It is expected that Slavia will exploit Naftan’s defensive weaknesses, score multiple goals, and secure the win. Despite earlier tight results, the game today is much more open and the outcome likely favors Slavia. Therefore, we strongly recommend betting on a Slavia Mogilev win at odds of 1.60.

My tip: Slavia Mogilev to win (1.60)

When: 16:00
Where: Belarus. Vysshaya Liga

Isloch
Isloch impresses this season with remarkable stability, especially in terms of defeats – they are unbeaten and rank 4th with 5 wins and 6 draws after 11 games. With 23 goals scored and only 10 conceded, their defense is extremely solid. Nevertheless, problems in finishing appeared in some games, leading to many draws. The team always plays compact at home or on neutral ground and tries to approach the game in a controlled manner.

ML Vitebsk
ML Vitebsk is in 10th place and shows very erratic form with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. Despite a higher average number of goals scored, their defense is vulnerable, especially due to poor coordination between midfield and defense. The team relies heavily on individual actions and pressing but appears inconsistent and noticeably fluctuates in performance.

Injuries
Isloch has to do without Miras Kobew, who is out due to injury. Vitebsk is missing two important players, Denis Lewizki and Gleb Sherdyev, due to serious injuries, which could especially affect defensive stability.

Head-to-Head
There is no current information on direct encounters to draw conclusions about the current form or style of the meetings.

Match Prediction
Given Isloch’s strong defense and ML Vitebsk’s offensive but unstable playing style, a low-scoring game is expected. Despite the relatively high average number of goals in matches involving both teams, the team strategies and injury situation suggest a cautious and tactically shaped encounter. Isloch will try to maintain their clean sheet and remain defensively solid, while Vitebsk will likely struggle to break through the compact defense. The probability of a game with over 2.5 goals appears low, so a bet on "Under 2.5 Goals" with odds of 1.65 is very reasonable.

My Tip: Under 2.5 Goals (1.65)

When: 17:00
Where: Kazakhstan. Premier League

Ordabasy
After 10 matches, Ordabasy is in 7th place with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal difference of 12:10 and 15 points. The team has recently picked up momentum with three consecutive wins, showing that they have found their rhythm. Their matches tend to be open, averaging 2.2 goals per game, with Ordabasy scoring 1.2 goals per game themselves and conceding an average of 1 goal. This suggests attractive matches with scoring opportunities on both sides.

Elimaj Semey
Elimaj Semey is just above Ordabasy in 6th place with 16 points from 11 games (5 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses) and a goal difference of 12:9. However, their recent form is weak, with two defeats in the last five games. The team is mainly characterized by a solid defense, conceding only 0.82 goals per game on average. Their matches usually have a low number of goals, evidenced by only 27% of games having more than 2.5 goals and a very low share of matches where both teams score.

Injuries
Ordabasy currently have no injury problems. However, Elimaj Semey must do without Evgeniy Berezkin, an important absence that could further affect the team’s already fragile form.

Head-to-Head
There are no reliable data on recent direct encounters. This suggests that either the teams have not played each other for a long time or that previous matches hold little significance for assessing the current game. This increases the unpredictability of the match.

Match Prediction
The meeting between Ordabasy, who are currently in good form and favor open play, and defensively strong but offensively struggling Elimaj Semey, who favors a closed style of play, promises a tactically influenced game with limited goals. Bookmakers slightly favor Ordabasy but also expect a rather low scoring game based on statistics and playing styles. The combination of Elimaj’s solid defense and Ordabasy’s moderate attack makes a final score with at least two goals likely, which is why the "Over 1.5 Goals" bet is a classic, safe tip for this encounter. The odds of 1.33 emphasize the feasibility of this outcome.

My tip: Over 1.5 Goals (1.33)

When: 11:30
Where: Japan J1 League

Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse currently hold 9th place in the table with 25 points from 19 games. The team shows a balanced record of 26 goals scored and 26 conceded, indicating some inconsistency. In the last five matches they recorded just one win, one draw, and three losses. Offensively, they repeatedly manage to create chances and score an average of 1.37 goals per game. Defensively, however, significant weaknesses appear with an average of 1.37 goals conceded, which does not inspire stability. More than half of the games end with goals on both sides, suggesting open matches. Despite occasional goals, Shimizu favors a rather offensive style of play but concedes quite a bit at the back.

Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka are in 12th place with 24 points, just behind Shimizu. They present a slightly negative goal difference of 23 scored and 27 conceded goals. Their recent form matches Shimizu's: also only one win, one draw, and three losses in the last five games. Offensively, they are a bit weaker with an average of 1.21 goals per game, and defensively they show weaknesses with 1.42 goals conceded per match. Notably, only 37% of Gamba’s matches have goals from both teams, indicating less spectacular, more defensive encounters. The recent serious injuries in the central defense are a major problem and could further destabilize their defense.

Injuries
While Shimizu S-Pulse is almost fully fit, Gamba Osaka struggles with several important players injured: among others, Kanji Okunuki (impingement syndrome), Welton (torn ankle ligament), and especially Genta Miura (ACL tear) are out. The absence of Miura, a central defender, significantly weakens their defense. The loss of Welton also greatly affects Gamba’s offensive play and team structure.

Head-to-Head Matches
The direct encounters between Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka in recent years have been characterized by few goals and close games. In the last five meetings, there were never more than 2 goals per game, with three matches even ending under 1.5 goals. Both teams tend to be cautious and place great emphasis on defense, as mistakes are costly. The results vary without a clear favorite.

Match Prediction
Considering both teams' current poor form, the defensive problems especially at Gamba Osaka, and the historically low goal output in their direct matchups, we expect a cautious, tight game with few goals. Due to personnel absences, Gamba will likely play even more defensively, which may give Shimizu more space, but both teams have recently lacked convincing offensive actions to score many goals. The bookmaker odds confirm this assessment and foresee a low-scoring match. Therefore, we recommend the bet Double Chance Shimizu S-Pulse at odds of 1.38, as Shimizu at least has better conditions at home to not lose.

My tip: Double Chance Shimizu S-Pulse (1.38)