Drita vs Zalgiris Kaunas prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis July 14, 2026
In the Champions League qualifying round of 16 on July 14, 2026, the return leg between Drita and Zalgiris Kaunas will take place. The winner of the match will advance to the next round.
Drita vs Zalgiris Kaunas: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Gnjilane had long been in the background. But in 2025, they claimed their first title in five years. They then defended their championship the following season. In friendly matches, they started with three defeats.
The club from Kaunas won their first-ever championship last season. However, even in the local A Lyga this year, they have no real chance to retain the title, especially since they haven't been able to win since May and have mostly lost since late spring. Still, their rivals have also been dropping points.
Last week, the hosts opened the scoring midway through the first half. But then conceded an equalizer after the break and had to settle for a draw.
Previous Matches: Drita vs Zalgiris Kaunas
Before their meeting in Lithuania, the teams had never played each other.
The return leg is unlikely to be more spectacular than the first. The bet here is on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.69).
Drita vs Zalgiris Kaunas: Key Stats and Trends
- Drita has lost five matches in a row
- The club has averaged 1.39 goals scored and conceded 1 goal per match
- Zalgiris Kaunas has won twice in their last four matches
- On average, Zalgiris scores 1.85 goals and concedes 0.8 goals per match
- 50% of Zalgiris matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.65 goals per match
Drita vs Zalgiris Kaunas: Probable Starting Lineups
Drita's formation: 1-4-3-1-2 (possible lineup): Maloku – Ovuka, Pelumbi, Bytyqi, Besnik Krasniqi – Sheyi, Limaj, Dabikaj – Abazaj – Jashari, Blerim Krasniqi
Zalgiris Kaunas's formation: 1-4-1-4-1 (possible lineup): Svedkauskas – Konatar, Lekyatas, Tolordava, Mutashi – Karasima – Urega, Baldassarra, Bensheb, Leonardo – Renan
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