Belarus vs San Marino Preview: Can Belarus Bounce Back in Group 1?

Belarus vs San Marino is today's Group 1 fixture in UEFA Nations League C. Belarus will be looking to turn their campaign around against the group's lowest-ranked side, while San Marino hope to spring a surprise. Below you'll find the kick-off details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Belarus vs San Marino match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Belarus vs San Marino: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League C, Group 1, Round 3
• Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
• Kick-off: Most listings point to 16:00 UTC, which is 18:00 CEST
• Venue: Listed as the Illovszky Rudolf Stadion in Budapest, Hungary. Belarus's usual home ground is the Dynama Stadium in Minsk, so confirm the venue on UEFA.com.
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Listings show the time in different zones, so check your own before the game.

The Group: Finland, Albania, Belarus and San Marino

San Marino's schedule shows how the group fits together. After today, they host Albania's return on 6 October, then host Belarus on 12 November and finish away to Finland on 15 November. For Belarus, who are ranked 98th by FIFA, this is the match where they would expect to collect points. They started the group with a 2-0 defeat to Albania, so they need a reaction.

Belarus Preview: Strong Form Before the Group

Belarus arrive in decent shape on paper. One form guide lists their last five completed matches as three wins, a draw and a defeat, with nine goals scored and six conceded. Those results include a 2-1 win in Armenia, a 1-0 win in Cyprus and a goalless draw with Greece, so Belarus have shown they can compete.

The group has been harder. After the Albania defeat, Belarus faced Finland on 29 September, so check the live table for the latest standings before kick-off.

San Marino Preview: A Tough Run

San Marino face a bigger challenge. The same form guide lists their last five completed matches as no wins, one draw and four defeats, with three goals scored and thirteen conceded. That includes a 7-1 defeat in Romania and losses to Azerbaijan, Bangladesh and the Faroe Islands. They also lost 7-0 to Finland in the group opener.

Even so, San Marino will target moments in the game, such as set pieces and counter-attacks, and anything they take from a trip like this would be a result they could build on.

Head-to-Head: Belarus Have Dominated

The two sides met twice in the 2018-19 Nations League, and Belarus won both games.

• 8 September 2018: Belarus 5-0 San Marino
• 18 November 2018: San Marino 0-2 Belarus

That is two wins from two, seven goals scored and none conceded.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Belarus's attack against San Marino's low block. San Marino will defend deep, so Belarus need patience, width and a sharp finish.

2. San Marino's discipline. Conceding thirteen goals in five matches shows how quickly things can unravel, so the first twenty minutes could set the tone.

3. Belarus's need for points. After the opening-game defeat, a win is close to essential for any realistic promotion hopes.

4. Set pieces. For the underdog, these are often the main route to goals.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Belarus vs San Marino

Form, ranking and head-to-head record all point one way. Our pick is a comfortable Belarus win, with a clean sheet likely. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Belarus vs San Marino: FAQs

What time is Belarus vs San Marino?
Most listings show a 16:00 UTC kick-off on 3 October 2026, which is 18:00 CEST.

Where is Belarus vs San Marino being played?
Listings point to the Illovszky Rudolf Stadion in Budapest, but check UEFA.com to confirm.

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League C, Group 1, alongside Finland and Albania.

Who are the favourites?
Belarus, thanks to better form and a perfect head-to-head record against San Marino.

When do these teams meet again?
San Marino host Belarus on 12 November 2026.

Where can I follow Belarus vs San Marino online?
On the score808 Belarus vs San Marino match page.