- Torpedo Belaz Zhodino are in good form, with three wins, a loss, and a draw from their last five games in all competitions.
- The Belarusian side have scored 2 goals and conceded 4 in their two UEFA Conference League 2025-2026 games to date.
- Rabotnicki Skopje are winless in five domestic games, scoring an average of just 0.7 goals per game.
First meeting for these two nations in European competition
Rabotnicki Skopje will be looking for success in their first UEFA Conference League fixture of the 2025-2026 season when they take on Torpedo Belaz Zhodino in this crucial European encounter on Thursday evening.
The two clubs meet for the first time in a competitive match and it’s the first official European fixture between a side from North Macedonia and a Belarusian team.
A loss here for either side could mean an early European exit, raising both reputational and financial stakes.
No official manager names have been provided for this Rabotnicki Skopje vs Torpedo Belaz Zhodino preview, but it’s clear to see that Torpedo’s coach prefers a more compact, reactive style to the game.
The team set up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 formation, with their counter-attacking style designed to sit deep and frustrate teams before unleashing their attack at pace.
This was evident in their 3-2 victory over BATE, in which the side from Zhodino were the more progressive side and deserved their win.
Torpedo the clear favorites to take the win
Rabotnicki Skopje, on the other hand, are a typical possession-based team, who like to get their fullbacks forward and get numbers in the middle third. Their style is not as effective as Torpedo’s when played against a team that does not allow many chances, but can be very effective against the right opponents.
Looking at the current Rabotnicki Skopje vs Torpedo Belaz Zhodino odds, Torpedo Belaz Zhodino are the odds-on favorites for this game at -114, while Rabotnicki Skopje are +332 and the draw is +229.
The price for the away side seems generous, especially considering the recent form of the hosts, but Torpedo have also started their Conference League campaign with a 0-1-1 record, scoring twice and conceding four goals.
With Rabotnicki struggling for wins, our Rabotnicki Skopje vs Torpedo Belaz Zhodino prediction is for Torpedo to continue their good run in this fixture.
A lack of firepower is a real worry for Rabotnicki, so their best bet of causing an upset could lie in frustrating Torpedo and hoping their midfielders and attackers have the quality to break them down.
For punters, the Rabotnicki Skopje vs Torpedo Belaz Zhodino betting tips include looking at the 'Both Team to Score' market, as Torpedo have been in excellent scoring form so far this term, averaging 2.1 goals per game, so this option looks a good way in for bettors seeking a low-risk, high-reward bet to offset the moneyline bet.
Given all these factors, another smart Rabotnicki Skopje vs Torpedo Belaz Zhodino prediction would be a narrow win for the away side.
