Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium will host the decisive second leg between BATE and AF Elbasani, with the tie perfectly balanced after a 1-1 draw in the opening match. BATE showed good efficiency in the first encounter, registering only eight goal attempts but hitting the target five times, which was enough to find the breakthrough. The Belarusian side have struggled for consistency recently, winning just one of their last ten matches in all competitions, but they remain a dangerous opponent in European qualifiers. There are no fresh injury concerns, while midfielder Egor Rusakov is pushing for a place in the starting lineup. BATE will hope their experience at this level proves decisive.
AF Elbasani, meanwhile, continue their first-ever European adventure and the lack of experience in continental competitions could play a key role in such a high-pressure fixture. The Albanian side showed character in the first leg, with summer signing Ardit Nikaj scoring the equalizer, and he is expected to keep his place in the starting XI. However, defensive issues remain a concern, as Elbasani have conceded 2.10 goals per game across their last ten matches and are yet to keep a clean sheet during that period. With both teams showing attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities, another closely contested encounter is expected.
As Bate's European experience and greater stability should give them the edge in Thursday's clash, Home Win is our main betting tip, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score (Both sides scored in the first leg, while Elbasani’s last ten matches have seen BTTS in 80% of cases).
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 18:00.
What is our BATE vs AF Elbasani prediction?
Our prediction for this match: BATE 2 - 1 AF Elbasani
BATE vs AF Elbasani Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Asian Handicap: AF Elbasani +1.5 @ -953 Odds
- European Handicap: AF Elbasani +2 @ -1200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -150 Odds
- Draw No Bet: BATE Borisov to Win @ 125 Odds
- Clean Sheet: AF Elbasani - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferBATE Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddddwllld | 0.90 |
| Home | ddll | 0.50 |
| Away | dddwld | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.00 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.00 | 1.07 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.53 | 1.34 |
AF Elbasani Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwlllllwd | 1.10 |
| Home | dwllld | 0.83 |
| Away | wllw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.17 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 2.17 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.56 | 1.60 |
BATE vs AF Elbasani Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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