Betting preview: Žalgiris vs Sūduva should be interesting

The hosts Žalgiris saw competitive action as recent as one days ago, playing in the A Lyga. This match was also played here at LFF Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Sūduva have had more rest. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Stumbras.

Žalgiris form and stats

Žalgiris, who have the most points (37) at home in A Lyga, have been outstanding at home so far in the A Lyga with 12 wins, 1 draw and only 0 losses. Žalgiris haven’t lost a game in 14 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Sūduva, 150 days ago. In general it's been a long time since Žalgiris tasted defeat here at LFF Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 13 home games.

Žalgiris's previous game was a A Lyga match also played at home, ending 3-0 versus Stumbras (placed 8th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Before that match, a win away at Kauno Zalgiris.

This is expected to be a close game, with Žalgiris perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Žalgiris as a small favourite), we find one game. Žalgiris has won 1 of these, drawn 0 and lost 0.

Žalgiris are showing their attacking force in their league home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (37 goals in 13 games). Žalgiris are not conceding a lot of goals here at LFF Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 8 from 13 matches.

Sūduva form and stats

Sūduva, who have the most scored goals (70) in A Lyga, have been very strong on the road so far with a massive 33 points collected from 13 A Lyga games. 11 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats is the record so far. In general it has been a productive period now for Sūduva as they haven't lost any of their last eleven games. Sūduva are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played ten in a row without losing.

Sūduva play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-1 victory visiting Trakai (placed 3rd). Preceding that game was the away victory against Palanga with the score of 4-0.

Sūduva create on average more than 2,5 goals per away game (in the league) all by themselves, having scored 36 goals in 13 travels. Sūduva are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 8 times in 13 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Sūduva - Žalgiris 1-0 entered in the official records. Žalgiris-Sūduva H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Žalgiris 5 wins, Sūduva 4 wins, 1 draw. 5 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

T. Kiš 23 goals / 2 assists

M. Topcagić 12 goals / 1 assists

L. Antal 11 goals / 1 assists

Žalgiris missing players

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