Torpedo-BelAZ vs Rabotnichki prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 10 July 2025
The opening qualifying round of the Conference League brings a clash between Torpedo and Rabotnichki. The match will take place in Hungary on Thursday, July 10. Kick-off is set for 20:00 Central European Time. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter.
Match preview
Torpedo-BelAZ are a solid force in the Belarusian Premier League, consistently performing well domestically and occasionally making forays into European competitions. In recent years, the club has enjoyed a golden spell, having captured both the Belarusian Cup and Super Cup.
Their latest successes are largely credited to Dmitry Molosh, who has been at the helm since 2021. Last season, the team from Zhodino clinched bronze medals for the second year running and again secured a place in European competition.
Torpedo have had a mixed domestic season so far, but recent league matches suggest they are hitting their stride. A crucial detail: this fixture will be played on neutral ground in Hungary due to restrictions on Belarusian clubs participating in European tournaments amid the war in Ukraine.
This strips Torpedo of their usual home advantage, but their opponent is a side of similar quality and experience. All signs point to an intriguing contest.
Rabotnichki are going through a challenging spell in their history, having settled into mid-table status in the North Macedonian league in recent years. Last season, they managed to return to European competition thanks to a third-place league finish.
There were hopes of a title challenge for the first time in ages, but a disastrous run at the end of the campaign dashed those dreams. Still, third place is an achievement, and continental football offers huge motivation and a platform to shine.
The squad has some experience with qualifiers, but hasn’t made any deep runs lately. Rabotnichki have opted for a youth movement, making them dangerous going forward but vulnerable at the back.
They’ve played plenty of friendlies this summer, but competitive sharpness is still lacking. Notably, the Macedonian side is winless in five matches: three draws and two defeats, with only one goal scored in that stretch.
Match facts
- Torpedo are on a six-match winning streak.
- The Belarusian club has lost just once at home in the past 11 months.
- Rabotnichki have lost their last three official matches.
- The Macedonian side haven’t won an away game since December last year.
- Torpedo average 2.2 goals per home match, while Rabotnichki average 0.8 goals per away game.
Probable lineups
- Torpedo-BelAZ: Malashitsky, Politevich, Butarevich, Nechaev, Melko, Rutskiy, Selyava, Orekhov, Skavysh, Dantas, Kamara.
- Rabotnichki: Iliki, Angelov, Bajrami, Danev, Dimitrievski, Todorov, Manojlov, Miserdovski, Nikolovski, Enyang, Lazarevic.
H2H
The teams have never met before.
Prediction
Both clubs will keep an eye on the second leg, but the motivation to get a result in this opener is clear on both sides. Given the neutral venue and defensive frailties for both teams, this could turn into an open, high-scoring affair. Torpedo, despite their more organized structure, often struggle against pacey opponents, while Rabotnichki rarely manage to shut up shop. My pick — total goals over 2.
