National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Žalgiris or Sūduva that keep their silverware dream alive.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Žalgiris form and stats
Last season their Lithuanian Cup adventure ended in the semi-finals.Žalgiris have performed here at Vilniaus LFF stadionas this season with 6 wins from 9 A Lyga matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 2. Ever since the Banga game Žalgiris has been unbeatable here at Vilniaus LFF stadionas producing five straight wins.
It's back home for Žalgiris, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Kauno Zalgiris away with the result 1-0. Ahead of that match, Žalgiris won a home game hosting Panevezys (3-2).
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Žalgiris as they are travelling to their away game against Banga in the A Lyga. That match is three days after this one.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (18 in 9 games), Žalgiris's attacking play is working. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Žalgiris have conceded only 7 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Sūduva form and stats
Nothing but glory last season for Sūduva, as they won the Lithuanian Cup.Sūduva's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Sūduva collect 19 points from their 9 away matches in the A Lyga. 6 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 2 defeats).
It's the second away game in a row for Sūduva, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Banga in the A Lyga last time out. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Panevezys.
A new game in only three days for Sūduva, the A Lyga home match versus Kauno Zalgiris. Busy days.
Sūduva has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 14 goals from 9 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Sūduva have seen the ball go into their own net 12 times on the road. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's three Žalgiris victories, one draw and six Sūduva wins. Over/under statistics; five of these games ended with three goals or more, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  H. Vidémont 10 goals |   J. Tadic 10 goals |  L. Antal 5 goals |
Žalgiris missing players
Sūduva missing players
| Žalgiris | Sūduva | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 9 | Won | W | 9 | 16 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | ||
| 44 | 24 | Scored | S | 23 | 40 | ||
| 20 | 8 | Conceded | C | 15 | 22 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 68% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 93% | 76% | ||
| 44% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 57% | 44% | ||
| 32% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 21% | 16% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 36% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 43% | 32% | ||
| 52% | 58% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 21% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 2.2 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 6 | ||
| 324 | 165 | Total Shots | T S | 179 | 277 | ||
| 140 | 72 | Shots on Target | S O | 75 | 127 | ||
| 30% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 31% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sūduva | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 42 |
| 2 | Žalgiris | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 21 | 39 |
| 3 | Kauno Zalgiris | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 34 |
| 4 | Banga | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -10 | 15 |
| 5 | Trakai | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -20 | 11 |
| 6 | Panevezys | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 36 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 22 | -19 | 10 |