BATE vs AF Elbasani
Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium
D. Sakhi
2026/2027
Penalty Shootout
5 - 4 #1
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Match Events
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Match Preview
The first leg in Elbasan finished 1-1, so BATE Borisov and AF Elbasani arrive at this second leg with the tie wide open and a spot in the next qualifying round on the line. For Elbasani it's uncharted territory, this is the Albanian club's first-ever European campaign after climbing out of the fourth tier since 2021. For BATE, one of Belarus' most storied names, going through would be a rare highlight in an otherwise grim year.
Ardit Nikaj put Elbasani ahead before half-time in the opener before Egor Rusakov equalized for BATE after the break, and both forwards will be watched closely again. BATE arrive in alarming form, winless in twelve straight league matches, while Elbasani, guided by coach Ivan Gvozdenovic, have looked the more settled side domestically this year. No fresh injuries have been reported, though Yoan Epitaux and Andrey Zhurin both picked up cautions in the first leg and will need to be careful.
Our prediction: 2-1
Head to Head
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BATE wins
2
Draws
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AF Elbasani wins
Goals: 1 - 1
