BATE II vs Slonim - 1. Division

The 1. Division returns to the home ground on June 1, 2026, where BATE II and Slonim will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

In the 1. Division table, BATE II currently occupy 17th and Slonim sit 6th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, WLDWW across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 20.83%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, DWLWL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Where BATE II have leaned on defensive discipline, Slonim have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. BATE II will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Slonim must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Pavel Alenchev — 1 goals this term — will be one to watch. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Despite these links, United will not be parting ways with the Slovenian striker.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. The numbers tilt towards Slonim, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. Whatever the outcome, the 1. Division fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.