Real Madrid are the favorites. Elche are newcomers to the league, although they have made a successful start. Real Madrid have a competitive lineup. It will not be difficult to win, especially with Barcelona gaining form and closing in from behind.

"ML Vitebsk" will clinch the championship in their home match — in the final round they will play away against a direct competitor from Minsk — and if Vitebsk drop points today, "Dynamo" could snatch the championship. Therefore — a Vitebsk win with a handicap.

Molodechno has been relegated; Smorgon needs only a win to avoid the relegation playoff.