Torpedo Zhodino welcome Naftan Novopolotsk at Torpedo Stadium, Zhodino, Zhodzina (Zhodino) on Monday, Oct 19 at 5:00 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Torpedo Zhodino come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Naftan Novopolotsk are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Torpedo Zhodino head into this on the back of a defeat, while Naftan Novopolotsk arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours Torpedo Zhodino here — they've won 8 of 10 previous meetings against Naftan Novopolotsk, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Naftan Novopolotsk won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Torpedo Zhodino a slight edge, but Naftan Novopolotsk are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.