Žalgiris Kaunas vs KI Klaksvik prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the Champions League qualification quarterfinals on July 29, 2026, Žalgiris Kaunas and KI Klaksvik will play the second leg. The winner will advance to the next round.
Žalgiris Kaunas vs KI Klaksvik: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Kaunas became Lithuanian champions for the first time in history last season. They are still in contention to keep that status, but the competition is extremely tight, with about half a dozen clubs aiming for the trophy. They also made their Champions League debut, which has already been successful: they got past their first opponent, Drita, crushing them in Kosovo after a home draw.
The team from Klaksvik has been in the spotlight for longer. In 2025, they won their 22nd league title and their fifth since 2019. Currently, their main rival is Runavik, but compared to them, the defending champions do not look like the favourites. However, in the Champions League, they have already eliminated Atert Bissen, beating them 2-1 both at home and in Luxembourg.
No goals were scored in the Faroe Islands, neither by the hosts nor the visitors. That match ended 0-0.
Previous Matches: Žalgiris Kaunas vs KI Klaksvik
The clubs met for the first time last week.
Having avoided defeat away, the Lithuanians should be able to achieve the desired result at home. We believe they will win here (odds – 1.72).
Žalgiris Kaunas vs KI Klaksvik: Key Statistics and Trends
- Žalgiris Kaunas have won three of their last four matches
- On average, Žalgiris score two goals and concede 0.73 goals per match
- 45% of Žalgiris matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.73
- KI Klaksvik have won two of their last five matches
- On average, KI Klaksvik score 1.94 goals and concede 0.75 goals per match
- 63% of KI Klaksvik's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.69
Žalgiris Kaunas vs KI Klaksvik: Probable Starting Lineups
Žalgiris Kaunas are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Shvedkauskas - Edokpolor, Lekyatas, Tolordava, Mutashi - Baldassarra - Urega, Slivka, Bensheb, Leonardo - Renan
KI Klaksvik are expected to play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Jensen - Telechea, Pavlovic, Sorensen - Jean, Danielsen, Ali, Hansson - Johannesen, Klettskar, Frederiksberg
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Champions League qualification standings
