Stuart Walker 
The top two teams in the Vysshaya Liga will go head-to-head as BATE host Slutsk at the Borisov Stadium on Saturday evening. Belarus powerhouses BATE have overcome a shocking start to the campaign to sit at the top of the table, with Slutsk in second on goal difference after last weekend’s setback.
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BATE Borisov are one of the form teams in the Vysshaya Liga heading into Sunday’s trip to struggling Smolevichi. The 15-time Belarus champions, who lost their crown to Dinamo Brest in 2019, have stormed up the table on the back of a five-match unbeaten streak.
Dinamo Brest go in search of back-to-back wins for the first time in the Vysshaya Liga this season when they host Dinamo Minsk on Sunday. Brest have stuttered majorly during the early stages of their title defence and sit ninth, six points off the leaders.
Shakhtyor have started to climb the Vysshaya Liga table ahead of their trip to Vitebsk on Sunday. Yuriy Vernydub’s side, having finished third last season, have responded to a three-match winless streak with convincing back-to-back wins.
Slutsk will aim to maintain their position at the top of the Vysshaya Liga when they host Energetik on Friday. Top-scorers Slutsk, who finished one place above Energetik in 11th last season, are in form and have opened up a two-point lead at the summit after seven matches.
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Belshina are still awaiting their first Vysshaya Liga win of the season as they take on defending champions Dinamo Brest on Sunday afternoon. Belshina have collected just two points from their opening six matches to prop up Belarus’ top flight, but victory can move them to within two points of surprise strugglers Brest.
BATE Borisov will aim to continue their recent upturn in form when they host Neman Grodno on Sunday afternoon. BATE have shaken off their shocking start to the 2020 campaign by picking up 10 points from their last four Vysshaya Liga matches to move up to fourth in the table.
Shakhtyor Soligorsk will aim to bounce back from their cup disappointment when they host Isloch Minsk to wrap up round seven of Vysshaya Liga action. The cup holders came from 2-0 down at half-time – and 4-0 on aggregate – to beat Dinamo Brest 4-2 at home in the second leg of their semi-final only to lose on away goals.
Surprise leaders Slutsk will look to continue their terrific form when they face Dinamo Minsk on Saturday evening and aim to end a dreadful run at Dinamo Stadium. Slutsk are one point clear of Isloch at the summit of the Vysshaya Liga but have never won against Dinamo on their travels in seven league and cup clashes, losing six.
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Surprise early Vysshaya Liga leaders FC Slutsk host basement outfit Belshina to kick off Sunday’s action in the sixth round of league fixtures. Slutsk have garnered 10 points from five games this season alongside Vitebsk and Torpedo while Belshina have yet to win on their return to the Belarusian top flight.