Belarus vs Greece prediction, H2H and probable lineups - November 18, 2025
Belarus
One of the final round matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will take place on Tuesday at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, where Belarus will play a nominal home fixture against the Greek national team. Here’s a pick on the outcome of this clash with promising odds for success.
Match preview
Belarus endured an extremely tough qualifying campaign, but the closing stages of the cycle have given the team a rare reason for optimism. After a run of four heavy defeats with a combined score of 2:15, the squad unexpectedly broke their slump, improving their performance and earning a draw against group leaders Denmark.
Despite finishing near the bottom of the table, Belarus have shown in recent rounds that they are capable of competing with top sides when properly motivated and tactically disciplined. However, defensive consistency remains elusive, and the ongoing squad overhaul still needs time and chemistry to settle in.
Greece, meanwhile, finally unleashed their attacking potential in the latest rounds, which had long remained untapped. The team secured an emotionally vital win over Scotland, demonstrating that they can play a more daring, dynamic, and productive brand of football.
However, three defeats in the crucial part of qualifying dashed the Greeks' hopes of reaching the World Cup, making their main goal now to regain confidence and finish the cycle on a high note. Greece’s psychological state ahead of the match seems stronger than their opponent’s. With no tournament pressure, the coaching staff may be able to experiment, including tactical adjustments and fresh faces in attack.
Probable lineups
- Belarus: Lapukhov; Parkhomenko, Kalinin, Zabelin; Malashevich, Ebong, Yablonskiy, Pyachenin; Demchenko, Gromyko; Lisakovich
- Greece: Vlachodimos; Vayanidis, Chatzidiakos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Mouzakitis, Siopis, Kourbelis; Karetsas, Kostoulas, Tzolis
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first leg, Greece defeated Belarus 5-1.
- Belarus snapped an 11-game losing streak in qualifying with a draw against Denmark.
- Greece have won just two of their six qualifying matches.
Prediction
Both sides will play without pressure and are likely to opt for open football, which especially benefits Greece, who boast a stronger attacking lineup. Belarus are capable of finding the net, but overall, Greece look the superior side and should take all three points on neutral ground. Our pick for the match is "Total over 2.5" at odds of 1.64.
