Neman Grodno — Naftan : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Neman Grodno’s Current Form

Neman Grodno enters this match as a justifiable favorite, which seems logical. However, it’s widely understood that the team, along with coach Kovalevich, is currently in a difficult period. There’s a clear risk that they might miss out on European competitions next season.

Neman Grodno’s Recent Struggles

Neman continues to struggle significantly. Nearly two months have passed since their exit from the Conference League, yet the team remains in a state of disarray across all fronts – plagued by suspensions, injuries, and internal issues. Compounding this, Neman played during the international break while other teams were resting. As a result, the Grodno-based squad has managed to accumulate only seven points from their last eight league matches. Neman kept a clean sheet in just one game, against Dzerzhinsk, and even that match saw them face considerable challenges.

Naftan’s Unexpected Resurgence

Naftan has unexpectedly joined the relegation battle. Many observers initially believed that this Northern Belarusian team was destined for a swift exit from the league, but they’ve shown resilience. Naftan is now demonstrating a significant upturn in form, avoiding consecutive defeats and suffering only one loss in their last four fixtures.

Naftan’s Offensive Prowess Despite Defensive Woes

The Novopolotsk representatives currently hold a slight edge over Smorgon, but crucially, they have games in hand. It’s also worth noting that the “Oilmen” possess a notably weak defense, with only Molodechno conceding more goals. Despite this, Stripeyko’s charges have been incredibly prolific in recent matches, scoring five goals against both Molodechno and Gomel. Furthermore, Novopolotsk has found the net in five consecutive league rounds, which are truly impressive offensive statistics.