Key Match-up Analysis

The clash between Slavia and Dinamo Brest is undoubtedly the central fixture of the 22nd round of the Vysshaya Liga. Despite a four-spot difference in the table, only six points separate the rivals, meaning Slavia cannot afford a slip-up.

Slavia’s Home Form

To begin, Slavia ranks third in the league for points collected in home matches (21). They have won five of their last seven home games and drawn twice. Notably, Slavia even defeated top team Torpedo (1:0) in front of their home crowd. It’s also worth remembering that Andrei Solovey, the league’s second-best goal scorer (12 goals), is in their squad.

Dinamo’s Away Performance

Dinamo, conversely, has shown rather poor form on the road. They’ve managed to secure only one point in their last three away matches. The Brest team even surprisingly lost to Smorgon (0:1), a clear underdog. Against a stronger Torpedo (0:2), their performance was dismal: only one shot on target compared to the opponent’s eight.

Prediction Rationale

Slavia is in excellent form and clearly has no intention of dropping points. Dinamo is highly inconsistent, making it difficult to believe they can put up a strong fight against such a top opponent, let alone take all three points.