FC Minsk vs Torpedo Zhodino Predictions

• FC Minsk have scored three goals on three occasions this season, averaging 1.5 goals per game in the league.
• Torpedo Zhodino have faced 12.3 shots per game on average this term.
• FC Minsk have won nine of their last 12 home league games, scoring at least twice in seven of them.
• However, Minsk are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Belarus Premier League 2020 campaign.

Minsk rediscover their shooting boots

FC Minsk managed to break out of their losing streak last weekend thanks to a scintillating performance away to Slavia Mozyr, winning 3-1 to return to the scoring form we enjoyed at the start of the Belarusian football season.

After suffering three successive defeats this will come as a major confidence boost, and they will once again be relying on their scoring form. FC Minsk are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, but they have found the net nine times themselves – the joint second highest tally in the Belarus Premier League.

Visitors’ defensive record less impressive than first thought

Torpedo Zhodino won’t be easy opposition though. The visitors are flying high in 3rd after picking up 11 points from their opening six games. They have lost just one game, although recent draws against BATE and Rukh Brest have seen their points tally stagnate somewhat.

On the face of things, Torpedo look excellent defensively. They have only conceded twice this season in their defeat at Dinamo Minsk. However, look a bit deeper and some cracks start to appear in their defensive facade.

They have limited their opponents to fewer than 10 shots on goal just once all season, and that came on the opening day clash with Shakhtyor. Overall, Torpedo’s opponents have averaged 12.3 shots per game against them, so their almost impeccable defensive record is a little less impressive than it first seems.

Minsk to put Torpedo to the sword

If any side can take advantage of this it’s FC Minsk. They may have struggled during their recent losing streak, but the hosts have scored three goals on three occasions already this season. This trend continues into last season too, with seven of their last 12 home league games seeing them score at least twice.

Meanwhile, seven of Torpedo’s last 12 away league games have seen them concede twice or more, so backing FC Minsk Over 1.5 Team Goals looks excellent value at this hefty price.

We think FC Minsk have what it takes to win this game, too. Torpedo have been rather fortuitous to avoid more defeats this season, and FC Minsk have won nine of their last 12 home games in the Belarus top flight. Their lack of clean sheets is a worry though, so a 2-1 correct score prediction looks the best option.