Belarus vs Greece Prediction 19 November 2025

🔊 What will be the outcome of the clash between Belarus and Greece, both of whom are already out of the World Cup race? Despite recent match results, neither team has anything left to fight for. However, both sides have shown that without the pressure, they can deliver impressive performances. Will their final game be just as thrilling? Let's evaluate the teams' chances in our editorial prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 The national teams are set to play their second official match in history. The first took place in Athens and ended in a resounding defeat for the visitors. The outcome was decided by halftime, as the Greeks scored four unanswered goals. In the second half, both teams found the net, setting the final score at 5-1.

Belarus Team Overview

The "White Wings" lost all hope of reaching the World Cup even before the November qualifying cycle began. Heading into their final match, Belarus were on the brink of setting a negative record, seriously risking finishing with zero points in Group C. All their matches ended in defeat, and Carlos Alós' squad managed to score only two goals throughout the qualification. However, once they were out of playoff contention, Belarus finally put on a commendable display against Scotland (1-2) and Denmark (2-2).

In the penultimate qualifying match, Belarus pulled off a real shocker by snatching a draw against Denmark away from home (2-2). This hard-fought stalemate significantly complicated the "Scarlet Guard's" task of securing a direct spot in the World Cup. Now, they'll have to battle Scotland for the top spot. The "White Wings" managed to make a bold statement, even though the game initially seemed to be following the script of their first encounter with the Danes. Belarus conceded as early as the 11th minute. But in the second half, Valery Gromyko first scored by outmaneuvering two home defenders, then assisted Yegor Parkhomenko for another goal. However, the visitors couldn't hold onto their lead, as a series of deflections in the 79th minute resulted in a goal for the "Danish Dynamite."

Greece Team Overview

The "Hellenes," much like the Belarusians, saw their hopes for the 2026 World Cup dashed even before the start of the November qualifying cycle. Ivan Jovanovic's squad kicked off the qualifiers with a resounding victory over the same "White Wings" (5-1). However, they then suffered three consecutive defeats with a combined score of 2-9, allowing Scotland to pull away from Greece to an uncatchable point gap for second place in Group C.

Nevertheless, the "Pirate Ship" approaches their upcoming clash in high spirits. In their most recent match, they managed to exact revenge on the Scots for their away defeat (1-3). By the 63rd minute in Athens, the hosts were leading 3-0. However, within five minutes, they nearly squandered their advantage by conceding twice. The task of maintaining their winning position was further complicated by a red card to midfielder Anastasios Bakasetas. Despite this, the Greeks managed to keep their net secure until the final whistle. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-2.

Latest news

Belarus

🎙 Belarus head coach Carlos Alos shared his thoughts on the draw against Denmark in Copenhagen. "I am grateful to my players. You know the challenges we faced, the long journey we undertook, and how tough it was to prepare for this match. Of course, we can't be completely satisfied, as we were leading but let the victory slip away, ending in a draw. It's a good result. Even after our first game against the Danes, I mentioned that the gap between the teams isn't that significant. We needed to prove that our team is developing. This growth didn't start today or yesterday," said Alos. Before the game, the Belarusian Football Federation's press office announced that the national team couldn't fly out on time for their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Denmark due to transfer issues.

❌ Following the match against Denmark, defender Egor Khvalko joined the list of injured players alongside Sergei Politevich and Alexander Martynovich. The Tobol Kazakhstan defender was forced off in the 42nd minute and replaced by Egor Parkhomenko, who scored Belarus's second goal in Copenhagen.

Greece

🎙 The head coach of the Greece national team shared his expectations for the final matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. "Our recent qualification games have been disappointing. The losses have knocked us out of the race for a spot in the World Cup finals. It was a challenging period, and it was undoubtedly hard to accept because, as a team, we had the necessary qualities and capabilities to achieve our goals. Regarding the remaining matches, our opponents are of high caliber. Yes, these games are not decisive, but we are a promising and talented team. We need to perform well, represent Greece in the best way possible, and strive to get back to winning ways," said Ivan Jovanovic.

❌ The Greeks have headed into their final international camp of the year with a full squad. However, midfielder Anastasios Bakasetas will miss the upcoming game against Belarus after receiving a red card against Scotland.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by the main referee Damian Sylwestrzak from Poland. Over his last 20 matches in the Polish Ekstraklasa, he averages 4.8 yellow cards per game. In the current qualification round, Belarus have been handed 2.6 warnings per match, while Greece have received 2. However, previous encounters between these teams have shown an incredible intensity from both sides. The "White Wings" collected five yellow cards in Copenhagen, while the Greeks received two, one of which turned into a red card. It's clear that both teams are determined to fight to the end, despite lacking tournament prospects. Given Damian Sylwestrzak's refereeing style, we anticipate a total of more than 3.5 yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Greece have been inconsistent defensively. In five qualifying matches under Ivan Jovanović, they have conceded 12 goals (an average of 2.4 per game). Furthermore, in 12 of their last 13 World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, the Greeks failed to keep a clean sheet. While Belarus are not known for high-scoring games, they have shown more confidence recently, scoring three times in their last outings. This sets the stage for a bet on both teams to score (yes) in the upcoming match.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Belarus have experimented with three different formations during the current qualification campaign. The most successful has been the attacking 3-4-2-1, which was used against Denmark. It's evident that Carlos Alos and his squad have decided to play boldly without tournament prospects. Even their previous formations, 4-4-1-1 and 4-4-2, which are more defensive-minded, allowed the "White Wings" to apply pressure on their opponents' goals, including through set pieces. The team's average corner count over five qualification matches is 3.9. We predict that in this nominally home game, Belarus will surpass the mark of 2.5 corners.

With nothing left to lose in this qualification, both teams are expected to deliver a high-scoring match. Greece have seen at least three goals in each of their last six encounters. Meanwhile, Belarus have found their scoring touch in their last two games, netting three times—matching their total from the previous six official matches combined. The return of central forward Vitaliy Lisakovich, who spent four months without a club before joining Slovenian side Celje in September, is a significant boost for the team. We are banking on over 2.5 goals, with Greece's superior quality giving them the edge (3-1).