Neftchi Baku vs Dinamo Minsk
- Aggregate:
- Dinamo Minsk 4 3 Neftchi Baku
- Advances:
- Dinamo Minsk
Match recap
Dinamo Minsk beat Neftchi Baku 4–2 in their UEFA Europa Conference League fixture.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
2-1 Neftchi Baku win
Actual
2–4
Outcome probability
The upcoming 2nd Qualifying Round clash between Neftchi Baku and Dinamo Minsk promises an intriguing battle. Both sides have shown attacking prowess recently, but Neftchi's home form and recent scoring streak give them a slight edge.
Match factors
Neftchi Baku's recent scoring streak
Neftchi Baku has scored in their last 2 matches, showing positive attacking momentum at home
Dinamo Minsk's strong away scoring
Dinamo Minsk scored 4 goals in their last away match vs Neftchi Baku, indicating potent attack on the road
Midfield creativity key for both teams
Midfielders Mahmudov and Malashevich are pivotal for creating chances and linking play
Dinamo Minsk dominated last encounter
Dinamo Minsk won 4-2 away, with Vardanyan scoring a hat-trick, showing a psychological edge
The context
Neftchi Baku have played two matches in this competition so far, with one win and one loss, scoring three goals and conceding four. Dinamo Minsk have a more extensive record with six matches, including two wins, one draw, and three losses, netting five goals and conceding five. Their only previous meeting saw Dinamo Minsk triumph, adding a psychological layer to this encounter.
Key insights
- E
E. Mahmudov
Neftchi Baku
Mahmudov has been crucial in Neftchi's attack, scoring in the recent match against Dinamo Minsk and maintaining above-average goal contributions for a midfielder.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Scored 1 goal in this competition, key in home team's attack
- K
K. Vardanyan
Dinamo Minsk
Vardanyan was the main attacking threat in the last meeting, scoring a hat-trick against Neftchi Baku, showing his high goal involvement.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Scored 3 goals in last match vs Neftchi Baku
- E
E. Malashevich
Dinamo Minsk
Malashevich provides key assists and creativity, making him an important playmaker for Dinamo Minsk.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Provided key assists in last match vs Neftchi Baku
Analysis
Dinamo Minsk's last visit to Neftchi Baku ended in a 4-2 victory, powered by K. Vardanyan's hat-trick, highlighting their attacking threat on the road. However, Neftchi Baku have been consistent scorers at home, with key midfielders like E. Mahmudov and Klismahn driving their creative play. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Dinamo's E. Malashevich also pivotal in chance creation. Despite Dinamo's recent firepower, Neftchi's home momentum and tactical setup suggest they can edge this one.
Key facts
- 1.Neftchi Baku have scored in their last two matches, showing good attacking form at home.
- 2.Dinamo Minsk scored four goals in their last away match against Neftchi Baku.
- 3.Dinamo Minsk have played six matches in this competition with a record of W2 D1 L3.
- 4.Neftchi Baku have played two matches in this competition with a record of W1 L1.
- 5.In their only previous meeting, Dinamo Minsk won 4-2 away at Neftchi Baku.
- 6.The highest probability scoreline for this match is 2-1 in favour of Neftchi Baku.
- 7.Midfielders E. Mahmudov and E. Malashevich are key creative players for their teams.
Prediction
The prediction favours a Neftchi Baku win by 2-1. While Dinamo Minsk have shown they can score freely away, Neftchi's home scoring streak and creative midfield presence make them the likely victors in a closely contested match.
The verdict
Expect a competitive fixture with chances at both ends, but Neftchi Baku's home advantage and recent form should see them narrowly prevail. Dinamo Minsk will not go quietly, so a tight 2-1 scoreline is the best guess for this qualifier.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 10:58 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
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Season comparison
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Neftchi Baku has no record in this competition yet, so there is nothing to compare these totals against.
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
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Neftchi Baku
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1E. BalayevG
- 5IgorD
- 6S. D'AlmeidaM
- 8E. MahmudovM
- 11I. FarajM
- 20KlismahnM
- 24M. SeckD
- 29Ľ. TuptaF
- 33BrenoM
- 55A. GravillonD
- 77F. SackoD
Substitutes
- 3R. AbbasovM
- 4E. CamalovM
- 7E. Safarov
- 13K. PirićG
- 14E. BədəlovD
- 17M. Khachayev
- 18I. MathewM
- 80Aslan ShirinovD
- 91A. SalyanskiyF
- 93R. CəfərovG
- 97B. SambouF
Dinamo Minsk
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1I. ShimakovichG
- 7E. MalashevichM
- 8A. SelyavaM
- 10K. VardanyanF
- 12A. IvanovD
- 23A. ZhechkoM
- 25A. TouréD
- 26V. KalininD
- 30M. DjimetF
- 42F. AbdullahiM
- 44G. GurbanD
Substitutes
- 2M. DubatovkaD
- 3M. ShvetsovD
- 5D. Dushevskiy
- 9A. LutskovichF
- 11G. AlykulovM
- 13V. PolozM
- 19R. GuiberoM
- 21D. RadkevichG
- 24A. VakulichD
- 27M. AleksandrovD
- 78A. SokolovskiyM
- 80L. GwethF
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Neftchi Baku vs Dinamo Minsk?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Neftchi Baku to win against Dinamo Minsk.
- What score did Fipster predict for Neftchi Baku vs Dinamo Minsk?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Neftchi Baku 2–1 Dinamo Minsk.
- What were the win probabilities for Neftchi Baku vs Dinamo Minsk?
- Fipster's model gave Neftchi Baku a 43% chance of winning, Dinamo Minsk a 28% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 43% confidence — a low-confidence call.


