Žalgiris Vilnius vs Panevezys prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
A Lyga Lithuania
In the 20th round of the Lithuanian A Lyga on June 16, 2026, Žalgiris Vilnius will face Panevezys. Both clubs are currently stuck in the middle of the standings.
Žalgiris Vilnius vs Panevezys: Team News and Expert Analysis
The capital's top team is once again gradually losing its leading positions. After winning the 2024 championship, last season they only finished third. Now, they have even dropped to the lower half of the table. In the previous round, they barely managed to win against Riteriai, finishing 3-2.
Panevezys finished sixth in the last championship but won the Lithuanian Cup again. This season, their results are even more modest, recording more defeats than victories. After a couple of successful matches, they suffered a crushing 0-4 loss to Dziugas. They also narrowly lost 1-2 to Transinvest.
The former champion scores an average of 1.41 goals per match and concedes 1.18. The cup holders only score 0.94 goals per game and concede nearly twice as many, 1.69.
Previous Matches: Žalgiris Vilnius vs Panevezys
In the last four meetings, both sides have exchanged home wins.
At the very least, Žalgiris should secure maximum points at home against such an opponent. We predict a win for the hosts in this match (odds – 1.60).
Žalgiris Vilnius vs Panevezys: Key Stats and Trends
- Žalgiris Vilnius has won two of their last five matches
- 53% of Žalgiris matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.59
- Panevezys has won two of their last four matches
- 56% of Panevezys matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.63
Žalgiris Vilnius vs Panevezys: Probable Starting Lineups
Žalgiris Vilnius usually plays in a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Olses – Matijonok, Turda, Upstas – Bosancic, Golubickas, Siesplaikis, Tsapan – Kendysh, Teixeira, Antal
Panevezys plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Cerniauskas – Kouadio, Burdzilauskas, Janushevskis, van den Bosch – Kerkez, Rasimavicius, Kurcev, Elivelto – Ramanauskas, Asamoa
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