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TRIBUNLOMBOK.COM - Belarus are set to host Syria at the Stadyen Dynama on Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 00.00 WITA in Lombok for an international friendly that brings together two teams carrying strong confidence.

The hosts come into this match on the back of two consecutive victories, while Syria are also in good form after ending their winless run with an impressive result in their latest fixture.

Match Preview: Belarus vs Syria

Belarus endured a difficult spell throughout the second half of 2025, failing to secure a single win in their last seven matches of the year, recording four defeats and two draws.

This poor run left Belarus at the bottom of Group C in the European World Cup Qualifiers, resulting in yet another failure to achieve their dream of reaching the World Cup finals for the first time in history.

However, the situation started to turn around following the appointment of Viktor Goncharenko as head coach in January 2026.

Under his leadership, Belarus showed immediate improvement. They defeated Cyprus 1-0 and followed it up with a 2-1 victory over Armenia.

These two wins gave Goncharenko a perfect start since taking charge of the national team. A victory over Syria would mark Belarus’s first three-match winning streak since early 2025.

The biggest change has been in the team’s mentality. After struggling to produce positive results throughout 2025, Belarus have regained their confidence and become more efficient in converting chances.

Although Syria failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, their recent performances have been quite consistent.

In their last match in March, they crushed Afghanistan 5-1. That result confirmed Syria’s position as winners of Group E in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

It also extended their excellent record — six wins, three draws, and only one defeat in their last ten matches across all competitions.

Their only loss came against Morocco in the quarter-finals of the Arab Cup, where they fell narrowly 1-0.

Under Jose Lana, Syria have shown a good balance between defence and attack. They are difficult to beat and consistently find the net against opponents of similar calibre.

Belarus and Syria have met only once before, back in 2022.

In that encounter, Belarus emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. This time, Syria will be determined to avenge that defeat and claim their first-ever win against the White Wings.

Team News: Belarus vs Syria

Goncharenko has guided Belarus to two straight wins since taking charge, including a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Armenia in their most recent outing. The coach is expected to field a similar lineup on Friday.

Max Ebong and Evgeniy Yablonskiy, two of the most experienced players in the Belarus squad, are likely to partner with Valeri Gromyko in midfield.

Syria also enjoyed a dominant 5-1 victory over Afghanistan in their last match, and Lana is expected to keep faith with the same starting XI.

The only possible change could see Mohammed Al-Mustafa promoted to the starting lineup after coming off the bench to score twice in that win.

Predicted Lineups: Belarus vs Syria

Belarus: Pavlyuchenko; Begunov, Volkov, Gomanov, Pechenin; Gromyko, Yablonskiy, Ebong; Shumansky, Morozov, Kovalev

Syria: Shakir; Hannan, Alshami, Mohammad, Kerdagli; Askar, Abraham; Al-Mawas, Al-Aswad, Al-Mustafa; Al Dali

Score Prediction: Belarus vs Syria

Sportsmole Version

Although Syria will be motivated by their recent 5-1 win, Belarus, backed by home support, have been enjoying a strong run under their new manager, including two successive victories.

Given Belarus’s impressive momentum, we are tipping the hosts to secure a third consecutive win on Friday.

Predicted Score: Belarus 2-1 Syria

TribunLombok Version

Belarus are clearly benefitting from the positive impact of their managerial change. Two straight wins indicate improved organisation and renewed confidence. Playing on home soil is also an advantage for the White Wings.

However, Syria are no pushovers. Jose Lana’s team have lost only once in their last ten matches and have been scoring consistently against teams of similar quality. Their 5-1 victory over Afghanistan shows their attacking line is in excellent form.

As this is only a friendly, both coaches are expected to rotate players and test different combinations, which could lead to an unstable tempo and increase the likelihood of a draw.

Belarus may dominate possession thanks to home advantage, but Syria’s quick counter-attacks could pose a threat. Considering both teams’ recent form, a draw seems the most realistic outcome.

Predicted Score: Belarus 1-1 Syria

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