1. Division
Team Comparison
Molodechno-DYuSSh 4
Slonim
Match Preview
Molodechno-DYuSSh 4 prepare to host Slonim at the home ground on May 16, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their 1. Division season. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture of the summer on Saturday.
The standings add context to the occasion — Molodechno-DYuSSh 4 occupying 5th, Slonim perched in 6th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, DWWWW over their last five and a 54.17% win rate to their name. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, DWLWL in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.71 versus 1.88 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.
How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Molodechno-DYuSSh 4 will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Slonim will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.
All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Pavel Alenchev, whose 1 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. New goalkeeper signing Kayne van Oevelen could go out on loan, while striker George Hirst and right-back Harry Clarke both have Championship interest but Ipswich are seeking permanent offers.
Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The weight of evidence points to Molodechno-DYuSSh 4, and a 3-2 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. 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.
Slonim
Molodechno-DYuSSh 4
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Minsk II
Dinamo Minsk II
Gomel II
Lida
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Osipovichy
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