Saturday , 14 November 2026

FK Struga vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1

Champions League Qualification · 2023
FK Struga
1 – 2
Full Time
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Tue 18 Jul 2023 · 15:00 UTC SRC Biljanini Izvori HT 45' · FT 45'
Besart Krivanjeva 54' Y
Ard Kasami 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FK Struga vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius — Champions League Q at SRC Biljanini Izvori.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren England
6 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 7.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
1
FK Struga 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-18 FK Struga 1–2 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2023-07-11 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0–0 FK Struga

Recent Form

FK Struga
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul FK Zalgiris Vilnius H 1–2 L
11 Jul FK Zalgiris Vilnius A 0–0 D
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul FK Struga A 2–1 W
11 Jul FK Struga H 0–0 D
25 Aug PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad H 3–3 D
18 Aug PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad A 0–1 L
09 Aug FK Bodø/Glimt H 1–1 D
03 Aug FK Bodø/Glimt A 0–5 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. FK Struga host FK Zalgiris Vilnius — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' FK Struga are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Zalgiris Vilnius's shape.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' Mentor Mazrekaj is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Zalgiris Vilnius tonight.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Zalgiris Vilnius that had 134 games and scored 27 goals.
  • 30' Paulius Golubickas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at SRC Biljanini Izvori. FK Zalgiris Vilnius seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' FK Zalgiris Vilnius are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yukiyoshi Karashima suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Time for substitution for FK Zalgiris Vilnius. Yukiyoshi Karashima is replaced by Oliver Buff.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 54' It’s gonna be a card for Besart Krivanjeva.
  • 59' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Zalgiris Vilnius is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Adama Fofana. He replaces Liviu Antal on 60 minute.
  • 65' FK Zalgiris Vilnius started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
  • 70' international Medzit Neziri has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 75' The deadlock is broken! Besart Ibraimi gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
  • 78' Against the run of play, Yuriy Kendysh has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 81' The FK Struga bench stirs into life. Besart Krivanjeva is withdrawn and Valentin Kochoski gets his opportunity.
  • 83' GOAL! Sava Radic scores on 83.
  • 85' The FK Struga manager makes a substitution. Edis Malikji departs to be replaced by Ard Kasami.
  • 87' Poor challenge from Ard Kasami. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 87' Ovidijus Verbickas gets the nod from FK Zalgiris Vilnius. He replaces Paulius Golubickas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' FK Zalgiris Vilnius ring the changes. Yuriy Kendysh has done his job and it is now time for Gustas Jarusevicius to step up.
  • 1-2 the final result. FK Struga will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

FK Struga Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.21 FK Struga xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 FK Zalgiris Vilnius xG
I would bet for: FK Struga or FK Zalgiris Vilnius 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FK Struga36% Draw30% FK Zalgiris Vilnius34%
Actual: FK Zalgiris Vilnius win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FK Struga or Draw
66%
Draw or FK Zalgiris Vilnius
64%
FK Struga or FK Zalgiris Vilnius
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Struga25% Draw50% FK Zalgiris Vilnius25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — FK Struga

Handicap FK Struga covers Push FK Zalgiris Vilnius covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 20% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FK Struga keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
FK Zalgiris Vilnius keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.