BATE II vs Uni Minsk - 1. Division

The 1. Division returns to the home ground on September 12, 2026, where BATE II and Uni Minsk will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. K-League All-Stars v Manchester City: Confirmed line-ups as Maresca’s men face Korean test.

The standings paint a clear picture: BATE II in 17th, Uni Minsk in 15th, and both keen to climb. 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 a mixed bag on the road, LDLWD in their last five and a win rate of 25% reflecting their unpredictability. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — BATE II average 1.42 per game to Uni Minsk's 1, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both BATE II and Uni Minsk have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Tottenham signed the former Brighton star earlier this summer, and De Zerbi has now revealed how he messaged the defender to join the club after Brighton’s match against Everton.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by BATE II, the weight of evidence favours Uni Minsk — a 1-2 away win is the call. With positions in the 1. Division table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.