Belarus vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Preview
Belarus will host Bulgaria in a friendly international on Tuesday, March 28, at the Borisov Arena in Barysaw. Both teams will be looking to build momentum ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League campaigns.
Team news
Belarus will be without the services of several key players, including defender Aleksandr Martynovich and midfielder Oleg Shatov. However, they will be boosted by the return of striker Vitali Lisakovich, who has been in impressive form for Lokomotiv Moscow this season.
Bulgaria, meanwhile, will be without injured captain Ivelin Popov. However, they will be able to call upon the likes of Stanislav Manolev, Todor Nedelev, and Kiril Despodov, who all play their club football in Bulgaria.
Lineups
Belarus (4-3-3): Scherbitski; Rios, Polyakov, Zhevnov, Begunov; Klimovich, Ebong, Baga; Stasevich, Lisakovich, Bakhar
Bulgaria (4-3-3): Iliev; Turitsov, Antov, Bozhikov, Busatto; Chochev, Nedelev, Despodov; Kraev, Todorov, Manolev
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, as both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. However, Belarus will have the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement ahead of their Nations League campaign. Bulgaria, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their recent good form and continue their progress under new coach Yasen Petrov.
Overall, I think Belarus will edge this one out by a narrow margin. They have a good record at home and will be looking to make a statement ahead of their Nations League campaign.
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