- Dinamo Minsk have won 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions (D1, L1), including the last 2.
- PFC Neftchi Baku have won 4 of their last 5 (L1), losing 4-2 to Dinamo in the first leg of this tie 24 hours ago.
Dinamo and Neftchi set for another matchup
Just 24 hours have passed since Dinamo Minsk secured a 4-2 victory over PFC Neftchi Baku in the opening leg of this UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 matchup and all signs point to another matchup on Thursday. Our Dinamo Minsk vs PFC Neftchi Baku preview suggests Minsk are the better of the two sides at the moment and rightfully 2.18 favourites over Neftchi, who are a touch overpriced at 3.13.
Aleksandr Shagoyko has certainly got Dinamo Minsk playing with bite since he took over on 3rd January 2026. The side have a strong 7-2-1 record across their last 10 in all competitions, which looks to be proper momentum as they prepare for the Beroe, Bulgaria clash.
Yuri Vernydub has done a good job bringing structure and experience to PFC Neftchi Baku since 9 December 2025. He's typically got them playing in compact blocks, either in 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1 shapes, which makes it difficult for opponents to break through and can lead to this becoming a real chess match if the Azerbaijan team can absorb pressure.
Dinamo have the edge, but a competitive tie likely
Neftchi Baku have been scoring and conceding plenty of goals across all competitions in 2026, but the 1.40 goals per game conceded is a number that Dinamo's front line will fancy hitting once more this week, while over 2.5 goals at 1.62 also looks likely given this is likely to be another wild night. Our Dinamo Minsk vs PFC Neftchi Baku betting tips point toward goals again.
Dinamo Minsk typically play a 4-3-3 system in which they like to press high and fast vertical breaks in order to catch opponents before they reset. However, we feel that Dinamo Minsk have the sharp edge here, and our Dinamo Minsk vs PFC Neftchi Baku prediction is that they can still control the tie, although the structure that Vernydub brings to Neftchi Baku and his ability to manage the game suggests a close tie is on the cards, rather than a blowout.
