Dinamo Minsk vs Ludogorets Predictions - Minsk can upset the odds at home

Their only previous encounter was last week where Ludogorets won 2-0 at home.

Dinamo Minsk were not intimidated by Ludogorets in the first match, starting with their standard 4-3-3 formation, having 45% possession and 12-15 shots but failed to find the net. 

Vadim Skripchenko’s side has drawn against Pyunik in the first tie at home in the previous round, but advanced to the after beating the same opponent 1-0 in Armenia, Aleksei Gavrilovich converting a late penalty.  

They dominated the Belarus Premier League in 2023, ending the campaign in 1st place with 22 wins, three draws and three defeats.   

Dinamo Minsk are doing great in the new season as well, once again leading the title race with 35 points gathered across 15 matches.    

Defender Roman Begunov is injured. 

Ludogorets gained a 2-0 lead last week in Bulgaria, Bernhard Tekpetey breaking the deadlock in 9th minute while the final result was set by Todor Nedelev just before the break. 

The Eagles started their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory against Dinamo Batumi at home, Bernhard Tekpetey, Rick and Aslak Witry on target.  

They didn’t look as good in the return tie, having 46% possession 7-10 shots and losing 1-0 in Georgia but still advanced on aggregate.  

The squad from Razgrad had a successful start to the new Bulgarian First League last weekend, beating CSKA Sofia 1-0, Hristiyan Petrov with an own goal. 

There are no injured or suspended players for Ludogorets ahead of this match.