Žalgiris Vilnius vs Transinvest prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 23rd round of the Lithuanian Top League on July 19, 2026, Žalgiris Vilnius will face Transinvest. The home side will be eager to claim victory in this derby.
Žalgiris Vilnius vs Transinvest: Team News and Expert Analysis
The historic capital grandee has recently experienced another decline. Last season, they only managed to finish third. Even so, that allowed them to enter the Conference League, where they secured victories in both legs against Petrovac. Domestically, they have not managed to improve. At least, they did beat Šiauliai in the most recent round.
Their modest neighbor, relegated to the second division after the 2024 season, won promotion by topping that league. They have looked strong at the higher level as well, winning half their matches and challenging for the title. That made their recent defeat to direct competitor Banga all the more painful.
The former champion, scoring an average of 1.43 goals per match, concedes only slightly less—1.10 per game. The newcomer currently looks even better: scoring 1.71 goals and conceding 1.19 on average.
Previous Matches: Žalgiris Vilnius vs Transinvest
Both encounters between these teams this season have been won by the current visitors.
The home side is given the slight advantage here. But the visitors also have their strengths—so we suggest a neutral bet on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.6).
Žalgiris Vilnius vs Transinvest: Key Statistics and Trends
- Žalgiris Vilnius has won three matches in a row
- 43% of Žalgiris matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.52
- Transinvest has won three of their last six matches
- 62% of Transinvest matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.9
Žalgiris Vilnius vs Transinvest: Probable Starting Lineups
Žalgiris Vilnius is expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Carlos Olses - Turda, Mamatsashvili, Upstas, Bosancic - Golubickas, Vareika, Tsapan, Kendysh - Teixeira, Antal
Transinvest is expected to use a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Bertasius - Ausmendi, Klonunas, Bruno Tavares, Barauskas, Šveikauskas - Shluta, Iker Bilbao, Musolitin, Glushach - Milosevic
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Lithuanian Top League standings