Dinamo Minsk will entertain Larne at Sumgayit City Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both sides have been the worst-performing teams in the league phase of this edition.
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Dinamo Minsk are yet to record a single win after four rounds of matches, losing all four with nine goals conceded against two scored. They sit in the 35th spot – one place above the floor – with their chances of progressing even to the knockout phase playoffs hanging by a thread. A further loss would seal their fate.
Dinamo Minsk are in shambles in the Conference League, but they have dominated their domestic league. They won the just-concluded 2024 Belarusian Premier League, successfully defending the title from last season. They will need to win the rest of their league phase matches to stand a chance of progressing in the UEFA Conference League.
Larne are in the same boat as Dinamo Minsk. The visitors have lost all four matches played so far in the league phase, conceding 10 goals against two scored. They sit bottom of the standings – 36th out of 36 teams - ahead of the penultimate matchday. However, winning their last two matches could get them to the playoff zone.
Larne won the 2023-24 NIFL Premiership - Northern Ireland's top flight – but are struggling in the current season. After 14 rounds of matches played, they sit ninth on 22 points, trailing the top spot by 16 points. However, they have four matches in hand that could help make up lost ground.
Dinamo Minsk vs Larne Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Dinamo Minsk are winless in their last three matches, drawing once and losing twice.
- Dinamo Minsk have won four times and lost once in their last four matches at home.
- Dinamo Minsk have been defeated only twice in their last 10 home matches, winning eight times.
- Larne have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road in all competitions.
- Dinamo Minsk have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Larne have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Dinamo Minsk – D-L-L-W-D, Larne – W-D-L-W-L.
Dinamo Minsk vs Larne Prediction
Dinamo Minsk will hope to get back to winning ways following a poor run in their previous matches. Their home record could be a source of inspiration.
Larne, like Dinamo Minsk, will bid bye to this edition if they lose on Thursday. We expect a highly contested clash.
Dinamo Minsk are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Dinamo Minsk 3-1 Larne
Dinamo Minsk vs Larne Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Dinamo Minsk to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Dinamo Minsk to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Larne to score - Yes