Gomel vs Minsk: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 09/08

Main prediction: both to score

Alternative tip: draw or Gomel

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The Vysheyshaya Liga 2026 brings a clash the fans know well. Gomel and Minsk meet again this 09/08, at 16:45, at Stadyen Central'ny. A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Gomel have won 2 time(s). Minsk have won 2. Gomel are the favourites with a 44% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Gomel vs Minsk.

Prediction for Gomel vs Minsk

Overview Gomel vs Minsk

Gomel are favourites, with odds of 2.28 and a 44% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Gomel, with 12 win(s) against 7 for Minsk. The odds for a Minsk win are 3.62 and a draw is 3.45.

In the Belarusian Premier League, Gomel have accumulated 7 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 21 goal(s) scored and 14 conceded. Tsimafei Simanenka leads the scoring chart with 8 goal(s). Meanwhile, Minsk have accumulated 7 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 23 goal(s) scored and 21 conceded, with Aleksandr Ksenofontov as top scorer with 5 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Gomel and Minsk

In 26 clashes, Gomel have the advantage over Minsk: 12 win(s) against 7 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 05/04/2026, in the Vysheyshaya Liga. Minsk won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Gomel vs Minsk, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Vysheyshaya Liga and see all the analysis before you bet.

Gomel: current form

Gomel have one of the best defences in the competition: only 0.88 goal(s) conceded per match in the Vysheyshaya Liga.

See more pre-match data:

7 win(s), 5 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.63 point(s) per match

21 goals scored (1.31 per match)

Top scorer: Tsimafei Simanenka (8 goal(s))

Latest results for Gomel

01/08/2026

Gomel

0 - 1

Vitebsk

L

11/07/2026

Gomel

1 - 1

Neman Grodno

D

02/07/2026

BATE

0 - 1

Gomel

W

26/06/2026

Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk

1 - 1

Gomel

D

20/06/2026

Gomel

2 - 0

Dnepr Mogilev

W

Minsk: current form

For the visitors, Minsk have played 16 match(es) in the Belarusian Premier League.

See their performance:

7 win(s), 4 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.56 point(s) per match

23 goals scored (1.44 per match)

Top scorer: Aleksandr Ksenofontov (5 goal(s))

Latest results for Minsk

01/08/2026

Arsenal Dzyarzhynsk

1 - 2

Minsk

W

10/07/2026

Dnepr Mogilev

1 - 2

Minsk

W

02/07/2026

Minsk

0 - 3

Dinamo Minsk

L

27/06/2026

Dinamo Brest

0 - 0

Minsk

D

21/06/2026

Minsk

2 - 2

MKK-Dnepr

D

Gomel vs Minsk key players

In the Vysheyshaya Liga, Tsimafei Simanenka carries Gomel's attack with 8 goal(s).

The playmaker is Kirill Danilin, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Tsimafei Simanenka has 8 goal(s).

On the other side, Aleksandr Ksenofontov is the name that frightens the most for Minsk with 5 goal(s) in the Vysheyshaya Liga.

In terms of playmaking, Artem Turich leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Aleksandr Ksenofontov has accumulated 5 goal(s).

Gomel vs Minsk statistics in the Vysheyshaya Liga

Gomel have an average of 9.75 corners and 2.13 cards per match. Minsk have 8.31 corners and 1.13 cards. Follow all the statistics for Gomel vs Minsk below.

Home Team

Gomel

Belarus - Vysheyshaya Liga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L D W D W	1.6
Home	L D W W L	1.4
Away	W D L D W	1.6

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	44%	50%	38%
Goals	2.19	2.63	1.75
Scored	1.31	1.63	1
Conceded	0.88	1	0.75
Both Teams to Score	50%	63%	38%
Without Conceding	38%	25%	50%
Failed To Score	19%	13%	25%
1st to Score	56%	63%	50%
xG	1.3	1.4	1.2
xGA	1.04	1.04	1.04

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Away Team

Minsk

Belarus - Vysheyshaya Liga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W W L D D	1.6
Home	L D D W W	1.6
Away	W W D L L	1.4

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	44%	44%	43%
Goals	2.75	3	2.43
Scored	1.44	1.78	1
Conceded	1.31	1.22	1.43
Both Teams to Score	56%	56%	57%
Without Conceding	19%	22%	14%
Failed To Score	31%	22%	43%
1st to Score	56%	56%	29%
xG	1.13	1.13	1.13
xGA	1.37	1.47	1.24

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More tips for Gomel vs Minsk

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Gomel vs Minsk in the Vysheyshaya Liga:

Correct score prediction for Gomel vs Minsk

The favoritism in the odds points to Gomel. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Gomel 1-0 Minsk. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Gomel vs Minsk

Check out where to watch the live match between Minsk and Gomel:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Gomel and Minsk

The line-ups for Gomel vs Minsk in the Belarusian Premier League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Gomel line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Minsk line-up

The Minsk starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Gomel vs Minsk

Match: Gomel vs Minsk

Tournament: Belarusian Premier League 2026

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 16:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Stadyen Central'ny

Broadcast: none scheduled

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