Džiugas vs Sūduva prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 18th round of the Lithuanian A Lyga, a match between Džiugas and Sūduva will take place on June 21, 2026. The unexpected leaders will try to claim another home victory.
Džiugas vs Sūduva: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Telšiai finished only seventh last season with 46 points. However, this year they have become the main sensation of the new campaign, unexpectedly rising to the top of the standings. After their latest win over Šiauliai, Džiugas shared points with Hegelmann in the last round, drawing 1-1 away.
The team from Marijampolė finished fourth in the previous championship with 59 points. This season, they are performing at roughly the same level—holding a top-table position, but not contending for the lead. After a goalless draw with Banga, Sūduva managed to defeat Šiauliai at home 2-1.
The current league leaders score an average of 1.67 goals per match, conceding a third less at 1.11. Their next opponent plays a slightly more pragmatic style: 1.39 goals scored per match and 0.78 conceded.
Previous Matches: Džiugas vs Sūduva
Sūduva has won half of the last six encounters, losing only once.
The visitors are showing good football at the moment. However, they're now facing a strong and highly motivated opponent fighting for the title—our prediction is a "home" win here (odds – 1.68).
Džiugas vs Sūduva: Key Statistics and Trends
- Džiugas has won five of their last eight matches
- 44% of Džiugas' games end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.78
- Sūduva has won three of their last four matches
- 50% of Sūduva's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.17
Džiugas vs Sūduva: Probable Starting Lineups
Džiugas plays a 1-4-5-1 formation (probable lineup): Paukšte - Ankudinovas, Okpolokpo, Vermeulen, Sane - Cissé, Vavshchik, Vinčkus, Romano, Banchukov - Sobovale
Sūduva uses a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Plukas - Steponavičius, Uzochukwu, Baltrūnas, Beneta - Živanović, Szabo, Lawson - Sek, Haidari, Sanoko
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