Gomel — BATE : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Gomel’s Favorable Position

Despite recent mixed performances, Gomel rightly enters this fixture as the favorite. While the Eastern Belarusian representatives haven’t been dazzling in their most recent outings, it’s crucial to acknowledge their exceptionally demanding fixture schedule. Now, however, Gomel faces an opponent that is genuinely within their capabilities.

Current Form and Offensive Struggles

Gomel currently sits in a modest twelfth position in the league table. Interestingly, the team has been plagued by a simply dismal attacking record, managing to score only eleven goals this season. Only Molodechno has netted fewer goals so far. Furthermore, their home form has been particularly concerning, with the team securing just one victory in front of their own fans this season and scoring a mere three goals in total at home. While their recent results show multiple defeats, it’s worth noting that these losses often came against strong contenders like Slavia, who currently occupy the second spot in the championship standings.

BATE’s Decline and Current Struggles

The representatives from Borisov continue their rapid decline this season. Once a powerhouse that clinched multiple consecutive Belarusian championships, the team has, since the departure of the elder Kapsky, regressed into a rather mediocre mid-table side. This season, BATE finds itself languishing in a disappointing eleventh place.

Road Form and Defensive Woes

Currently, BATE holds a slim one-point lead over their upcoming opponent, Gomel, but they have also played two more matches. Their away performances have been frankly poor, with four losses recorded in nine away fixtures. Furthermore, the team’s defense is nothing short of abysmal; BATE has conceded more goals this season than even Smorgon. In their most recent outings, the Borisov-based side has shown little to impress. They suffered a crushing defeat at home against Vitebsk, delivered a dreadful performance against Isloch, and barely managed to scrape a victory against Molodechno in their last match.