Europa Conference League

BATE

16 Jul 2026 18:00

AF Elbasani

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AF Elbasani to win 2.05

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BATE vs AF Elbasani Predictions, Picks & Odds – 16/07/2026

Europa Conference League · 1st Qualifying Round

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2: AF Elbasani to win

2.05 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 16 Jul 2026 at 08:03 · Odds are subject to change

BATE vs AF Elbasani Preview

BATE head into this second leg under serious pressure. Vitaliy Rogozhkin's side currently sit in the relegation zone of the Belarusian Premier League, and that poor domestic form bled into the first leg, where they managed just 39% possession and relied on a compact defensive block to survive. Playing at a neutral venue in Azerbaijan rather than at home strips them of any crowd advantage, making their task even harder.

AF Elbasani will fancy their chances of completing a historic European breakthrough. Ivan Gvozdenovic's men dominated the first leg with 61% possession and created the more threatening attacks, only for the scoreline to finish 1-1. Summer signings Rubin Hebaj, Ledjo Tresa, and Samuel Nongoh have added firepower to an already progressive squad. This is the Albanian club's maiden European campaign, and the momentum from that first-leg performance gives them genuine cause for optimism.

The away win at 2.05 stands as the primary pick here. AF Elbasani dominated the first leg with 61% possession and created more dangerous openings, yet only managed a draw. BATE sit in the Belarusian Premier League relegation zone, and their pragmatic, low-block approach may not hold up a second time against a side growing in confidence on the European stage.

Summer signings Rubin Hebaj, Ledjo Tresa, and Samuel Nongoh give Ivan Gvozdenovic fresh attacking options. That reinforced frontline should trouble a BATE defence already leaking goals domestically. Playing at a neutral venue strips BATE of any home advantage they might have leveraged, tilting the contest further toward the Albanian side.

Both teams scored in the first leg, and the over 2.5 goals market at N/A offers secondary value. BATE will need to push forward to avoid elimination, leaving gaps for AF Elbasani's pacey attackers to exploit on the counter. Expect an open, end-to-end affair that produces at least three goals. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about BATE vs AF Elbasani

• Elbasani dominated possession at 61% in first leg
• BATE languishing in domestic relegation zone
• Albanian club bolstered attack with summer signings

A 3-4-2-1 against a 4-2-3-1 sets up an interesting tactical contest at the first qualifying hurdle. BATE's back three will need to manage the width Elbasani's full-backs can offer, while Victorien Angban figures to be the key engine in midfield for the Belarusian side.

Both lineups carry probable status from a single source, so some late changes remain possible. AF Elbasani face an added layer of uncertainty: a reported FIFA suspension may prevent recently registered players from featuring, meaning their final eleven could look different from what the widget currently shows.

How to Watch BATE vs AF Elbasani Match?

What time is BATE vs AF Elbasani?

This Europa Conference League clash kicks off on 16th July 2026 at 18:00 local time.

Where is BATE vs AF Elbasani being played?

This match takes place at the Mehdi Hüseynzadə adına stadionu, a neutral venue for both sides.

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