📢 Should we expect a goal fest in the first Champions League qualifying match between Žalgiris and Hamrun? Žalgiris, who have shown decent form recently with two wins in their last five matches, will face a team known for their solid defense and ability to secure results away from home. Despite some challenges for the hosts, their attacking potential suggests a promising goal-scoring encounter. Meanwhile, the visitors will aim to extend their impressive unbeaten away streak with their confident defensive play.
Head-to-Head
⚠These teams have not faced each other before, making it challenging to make a prediction without a head-to-head history. However, we can draw some conclusions based on their current form this season. The only advantage for Žalgiris is that they will be playing on their home turf, which might give them a slight edge over their opponents.
Zalgiris Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the A Lyga tournament (home team – Zalgiris, away team – Banga). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Zalgiris vs Banga):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Žalgiris Vilnius are a team known for their versatile style of play, capable of both rapid counter-attacks and maintaining ball possession. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last ten matches. They average 1.3 goals per game, indicating a decent attacking potential. However, their defense can be shaky, conceding about 1.4 goals per match. The team needs to find stability to achieve higher results.
Hamrun Spartans Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the FA Trophy tournament (home team – Hamrun Spartans, away – Hibernians). The match ended with a score of 1:2.
Here are the game statistics (Hamrun Spartans vs Hibernians):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Hamrun Spartans showcase remarkable consistency on the road, remaining unbeaten in 17 of their last 18 away matches. This success is built on a solid defense, conceding just 0.4 goals per game while averaging 1.1 goals scored. The visitors excel in counter-attacking play and have the ability to surprise opponents with unexpected attacking maneuvers.
Prediction on the outcome
- Hamrun Spartans have not lost in 17 of last 18 away games.
- Hamrun Spartans have not lost in 8 of last 9 games.
Prediction on the over/under
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 9 Hamrun Spartans away games.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Hamrun Spartans games.
Editor's Prediction
Žalgiris head into the upcoming clash as favorites, boasting superior quality and experience in European competitions. However, Hamrun Spartans rarely engage in open play; in their last eight matches, seven have seen no more than two goals scored. Their cautious approach and focus on defensive solidity suggest a potentially low-scoring encounter. Considering the visitors' style and the context of the first leg, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems well-founded.Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Don't worry boss. Leave it to me. 2 amazing goals from Joao Pedro (Jackson) It's over, but 40-year-old Thiago Silva was immense at the Club World Cup CHELSEA ARE GOING TO THE CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL Thoughts Imagine Speed hitting SIU in the birthday party.. The 2025-26 Champions League starts today with the first qualifying round.Just 326 days until the final in ...
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