Torpedo Zhodino welcome Naftan Novopolotsk at Torpedo Stadium, Zhodino, Zhodzina (Zhodino) on Saturday, Oct 17 at 5:00 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Torpedo Zhodino come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Naftan Novopolotsk, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. 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.