BATE Borisov v Isloch Betting Tips [31 May 2020]

The pressure of stopping their two-match losing streak will weigh heavy on Isloch Minsk as they travel to the Borisov Arena to take on league leaders BATE Borisov in this Vysshaya league encounter. The hosts are top of the tally with 22 points, while the visitors are 6th with 15 points.

After starting their season with back-to-back losses, BATE bounced back by remaining unbeaten over their next eight matches. This sequence saw them win seven and draw once, including winning the last five league games. Furthermore, the last four fixtures saw BATE score at least three goals and aggregate 14 in all during this sequence. They are the league leaders in scoring with 22 goals, while the defence has been impressive with ten conceded – including five clean sheets. Additionally, BATE remain unbeaten at home this season, managing three wins and a draw. With three clean sheets in four league home games, BATE have proven to be tough at this venue.

In sharp contrast to their hosts, Isloch have seen their season’s form dip as the games progressed. After starting with back-to-back wins, Isloch have found the going tough and have lost three of their last four league fixtures. Even more worryingly for the visitors, their away form has been disastrous so far. Isloch have lost all three of their away league games this season, failing to score in their last two. Isloch haven’t been involved in a draw this season so far, while most of their matches have been close affairs. Four of their five league wins so far have come with a one-goal margin, while three of their five league losses have witnessed the same – including the last two.

BATE Borisov will be confident after winning the Belarusian Cup last weekend, not to speak of their improved league form. They have been scoring at will too and should fancy their chances of a win here. FC Isloch have lost three of their last four matches and have been poor travellers too. They have lost their last four Vysshaya league away matches, including all three this season. That looks hard to brush aside and we are backing the hosts to pick up a win here.