Ħamrun Spartans FC vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius, Champions League Q 2025 ROUND 1
Overview
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Ħamrun Spartans FC vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius — Champions League Q at Centenary Stadium.
- Ħamrun Spartans FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matteo Marcenaro (Italy)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | H | 13–10 | W |
| 09 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jul | Lincoln Red Imps FC | A | 4–5 | L |
| 09 Jul | Lincoln Red Imps FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jul | Maccabi Haifa FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Maccabi Haifa FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul | Ħamrun Spartans FC | A | 10–13 | L |
| 09 Jul | Ħamrun Spartans FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | BK Häcken | A | 0–5 | L |
| 10 Aug | BK Häcken | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Aug | Galatasaray SK | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | Galatasaray SK | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Hamrun Spartans FC is hosting FK Zalgiris Vilnius for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Hamrun Spartans FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Zalgiris Vilnius backline.
- 14' The referee has no hesitation. Jovan Cadenovic is booked for Hamrun Spartans FC — card on 14.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' Hamrun Spartans FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Serigne Thioune is hanging Merlin Hadzi on the field on 22 minute.
- 24' Poor challenge from Vasilije Radenovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamrun Spartans FC and FK Zalgiris Vilnius are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hamrun Spartans FC and FK Zalgiris Vilnius are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Serigne Thioune is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joseph Mbong makes it 2-0.
- 43' The referee shows Hamrun Spartans FC player a card on 43.
- 46' It is a substitution in FK Zalgiris Vilnius team. Giedrius Matulevicius is replaced by Dino Salcinovic on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ognjen Bjelicic, as he is very good at scoring at Centenary Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' The FK Zalgiris Vilnius bench stirs into life. Ovidijus Verbickas is withdrawn and Nemanja Mihajlovic gets his opportunity.
- 72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 73' Poor challenge from Dino Salcinovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Zalgiris Vilnius needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 79' Fresh legs for Hamrun Spartans FC! Matias Garcia comes on to replace Domantas Simkus.
- 82' Fresh legs for FK Zalgiris Vilnius! Mohamed Youla comes on to replace Bruno Tavares.
- 87' The 27-year-old Vincenzo Polito has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' Nemanja Mihajlovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Hamrun Spartans FC ring the changes. Joseph Mbong has done his job and it is now time for Nikolai Micallef to step up.
- Full Time. Hamrun Spartans FC beats FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Lineups
Ħamrun Spartans FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 13
- 20
- 33
- 77
- 94
- 10
- 19
- 25
- 27
Bench
- 24
- 98
- 3
- 6
- 9
- 88
- 91
- 80
- 8
- 28
- 45
Coach
Giacomo Modica
FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 22
- 80
- 1
- 45
-
77
Yuriy Kendysh ↓ Henrique Devens 82'
-
7
Kassim Hadji ↓ Kevin Lukasevic 105'
- 32
-
49
Bruno Tavares ↓ Mohamed Youla 82'
- 17
Bench
-
71
Nemanja Mihajlovic ↑ 67'
- 96
- 23
-
10
Henrique Devens ↑ 82'
- 4
- 14
-
19
Mohamed Youla ↑ 82'
- 25
-
8
Dino Salcinovic ↑ 46'
- 29
-
42
Kevin Lukasevic ↑ 105'
- 44
Coach
Vladimir Cheburin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kassim Hadji | 1 |
| Joseph Mbong | 1 |
| Serigne Thioune | 1 |
| Liviu Antal | 1 |
Head to Head
Ħamrun Spartans FC Form
2025-07-15
Ħamrun Spartans FC
13–10
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
W
2025-07-09
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2–0
Ħamrun Spartans FC
L
2024-07-16
Lincoln Red Imps FC
5–4
Ħamrun Spartans FC
L
2024-07-09
Ħamrun Spartans FC
0–1
Lincoln Red Imps FC
L
2023-07-18
Maccabi Haifa FC
2–1
Ħamrun Spartans FC
L
2023-07-11
Ħamrun Spartans FC
0–4
Maccabi Haifa FC
L
FK Zalgiris Vilnius Form
2025-07-15
Ħamrun Spartans FC
13–10
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
L
2025-07-09
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2–0
Ħamrun Spartans FC
W
2023-08-17
BK Häcken
5–0
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
L
2023-08-10
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
1–3
BK Häcken
L
2023-08-02
Galatasaray SK
1–0
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
L
2023-07-25
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2–2
Galatasaray SK
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
4.14
Ħamrun Spartans FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.38
FK Zalgiris Vilnius xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 97% + Both teams to score 94%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ħamrun Spartans FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 7.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 100% |
|
0% |
| ± 1.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 2.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 3.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 4.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
Double Chance
Ħamrun Spartans FC or Draw
69%
Draw or FK Zalgiris Vilnius
49%
Ħamrun Spartans FC or FK Zalgiris Vilnius
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ħamrun Spartans FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 13–10 not predicted13 – 10Actual
4 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
4.3%
4 – 2
4%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 4
3.7%
5 – 3
3.6%
3 – 4
3.6%
5 – 2
3.3%
2 – 3
3.3%
5 – 4
3%
2 – 2
3%
2 – 4
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Ħamrun Spartans FC
| Handicap | Ħamrun Spartans FC covers | Push | FK Zalgiris Vilnius covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 14% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 16% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 13% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 9% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Ħamrun Spartans FC keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
FK Zalgiris Vilnius keeps clean sheet
2%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.