Džiugas vs Žalgiris Kaunas prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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In the 21st round of the Lithuanian Top League on July 3, 2026, a match between Džiugas and Žalgiris Kaunas will take place. A head-to-head clash between title contenders.
Džiugas vs Žalgiris Kaunas: Team and Expert Analysis
The club from Telšiai confirmed its mid-table status in 2025, finishing seventh with 46 points. However, this season they have suddenly surged to the top, winning more than half of their matches. Recently, their form has dipped—drawing with Hegelmann and the other Žalgiris from Vilnius, and even losing to Sūduva.
The team from Kaunas confidently won the title last season, finishing eight points ahead of their nearest rival. But this year, they have gradually lost momentum, going winless since the start of May. Their only victory was a narrow 2-1 away win over the main outsider, Riteriai.
The unexpected title contender scores an average of 1.55 goals per game, conceding a third less—just 1.1. The reigning champion averages 1.95 goals scored and 0.84 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Džiugas vs Žalgiris Kaunas
After three consecutive wins by the Kaunas club, the teams drew 2-2 in May.
The visitors are considered clear favorites. However, their season is also not going smoothly. Bet on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.8).
Džiugas vs Žalgiris Kaunas: Key Statistics and Trends
- Džiugas have not won in three consecutive matches
- 45% of Džiugas matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.65 goals per game
- Žalgiris Kaunas have won only one of their last nine matches
- 53% of Žalgiris matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.79 goals per game
Džiugas vs Žalgiris Kaunas: Possible Starting Lineups
Džiugas plays in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Paukšte – Okpolokpo, Vermeulen, Cissé, Vavščik, Scotto – Chapi Romano, Bunchukov, Ževžikovas – Sobovale
Žalgiris Kaunas plays in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Švedkauskas – Bensheb, Edokpolor, Mutashi, Hernandez – Lekyatas, Urega, Pavlovich, Karasima, Leonardo – Burba
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