Dinamo Minsk Res. to host Slavia Res. in Reserve League clash

ZHODZINA, Belarus (Interstat) — Dinamo Minsk Res. will face Slavia Res. on Sunday, April 26, in Week 18 of the Belarus Reserve League, with the home side heavily favored according to projections from Interstat’s simulation models.

Kickoff is set for Stadyen Tarpeda in Zhodzina.

Dinamo Minsk Res. enters the match following a 4-1 victory over Minsk Res. on April 10. The win extended a strong season for the reserve side, which has compiled two wins and a draw in its last three league matches dating back to August 2025. On Sept. 23, Dinamo Minsk Res. defeated Energetyk-BGU Res. 3-1 on the road, and on Aug. 9, it played to a 3-3 draw at home against Torpedo Zhodino Res.

Slavia Res. has struggled to generate offense in its recent outings, posting three consecutive scoreless draws. The side last played on April 11, a 0-0 stalemate at BATE Res. That result followed a 0-0 draw at Dnepr Mogilev Res. on April 5. Slavia Res.’s only win in its past four league appearances came on Sept. 23, when it defeated Dnepr Mogilev Res. 2-1 at home, but that victory was preceded by a 1-1 draw with Energetyk-BGU Res. on Aug. 15.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Dinamo Minsk Res. 3, Slavia Res. 0. Interstat’s ELO ratings system gives Dinamo Minsk Res. a 98.6 percent probability of winning.

Sunday’s matchup marks the first meeting between the two reserve sides this season. Dinamo Minsk Res. will look to build on its recent form and maintain momentum in the league standings, while Slavia Res. aims to end its scoring drought and earn its first victory since late September.

The Belarus Reserve League serves as the developmental competition for top-tier clubs in the country, providing younger players and reserves with regular match minutes. Stadyen Tarpeda, with a capacity of approximately 3,000, will host the contest.

Kickoff is scheduled for a time to be determined. Forecasts call for partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 12 degrees Celsius (54 Fahrenheit).