BATE vs AF Elbasani prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 16, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the 1/8 finals of the Conference League qualifiers on July 16, 2026, BATE and AF Elbasani will play the second leg. The designated hosts will try to win both the match and the overall tie.
BATE vs AF Elbasani: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Barysaw is still considered a local giant. However, their dominance ended almost a decade ago—since 2018, they haven’t won a single championship. Last season, they even finished tenth, albeit with a cup win. And in 2026 so far, things look catastrophic: only one victory up to July and a position in the relegation zone!
The club from Elbasan hoped to celebrate its five-year anniversary with its first championship. However, they narrowly lost the title race to local powerhouse Vllaznia, 62 points to 63, collapsing in the final stretch—it’s hard to expect first place after a streak of four defeats. At least in summer, they managed to defeat Petrovac in a friendly.
In Albania, the hosts managed to score right before halftime. However, not only did they fail to build on their lead, but they also conceded in the second half and ultimately lost.
Previous Matches: BATE vs AF Elbasani
Last week, the teams played their first head-to-head match.
The nominal visitors are slightly favored. But the Belarusians are not much weaker than this opponent—let’s believe they won’t lose (odds – 1.73).
BATE vs AF Elbasani: Key Statistics and Trends
- BATE have lost three of their last four matches
- On average, BATE scores 0.64 goals and concedes 1.21 goals per match
- 36% of BATE’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.86 goals per match
- AF Elbasani won two matches in a row
- The club has averaged 1.64 goals scored and 2.32 conceded per game
- 59% of Elbasani’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.95
BATE vs AF Elbasani: Probable Starting Lineups
BATE plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Sokol - Rakhmanov, Sakuta, Neskoromny, Kaplenko - Musakhanyan, Kress, Angban - Zhurin, Varaksa, Puerto
AF Elbasani also plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Aleksovski - Kasa, Lylaj, Epito, Lila - Kasa, Ibrahim, Tresa - Nikaj, Hebaj, Diallo
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Conference League qualification standings
