FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Ballkani, Champions League 2022-23 QUALIFICATION ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Ballkani — Champions League at LFF Stadium, Vilnius.
- FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ballkani 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul | Ballkani | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Ballkani | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | NS Mura | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | NS Mura | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jul | Ferencvárosi TC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jul | Ferencvárosi TC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' FK Zalgiris Vilnius have kicked off against Ballkani. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' FK Zalgiris Vilnius have won 27 goals from 134 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' FK Zalgiris Vilnius currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 21' The referee has no hesitation. Petar Mamic is booked for FK Zalgiris Vilnius — Yellow card on 21.
- 26' FK Zalgiris Vilnius started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Saulius Mikoliunas, as he is very good at scoring at LFF Stadium, Vilnius with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' 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.
- 40' The referee shows FK Zalgiris Vilnius player a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' A quiet spell here at LFF Stadium, Vilnius. Ballkani seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' The travelling Ballkani supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lindon Emerllahu.
- 54' FK Zalgiris Vilnius receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Ballkani is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Another change for FK Zalgiris Vilnius made on 62 minute. Francis Kyeremeh leaves to be changed by Gustas Jarusevicius.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 72' 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 Lindon Emerllahu suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' Ballkani is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' FK Zalgiris Vilnius receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' Fresh legs for FK Zalgiris Vilnius! Donatas Kazlauskas comes on to replace Renan.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FK Zalgiris Vilnius to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
- 1
- 23
- 13
- 33
- 12
- 26
- 77
- 5
- 10
- 3
Bench
- 9
- 7
- 25
- 96
- 81
- 27
- 15
- 88
- 24
- 99
- 6
Coach
Vladimir Cheburin
Ballkani Lineups
Starting XI
- 77
- 5
- 20
-
17
Ermal Krasniqi ↓ Qendrim Zyba 94'
- 10
- 6
- 2
- 4
-
32
Bajram Jashanica ↓ Leonit Abazi 107'
Bench
- 3
-
11
Qendrim Zyba ↑ 94'
-
23
Leonit Abazi ↑ 107'
- 22
- 45
- 14
-
9
Albion Rrahmani ↑ 94'
- 92
- 1
Coach
Ilir Daja
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.12
FK Zalgiris Vilnius xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Ballkani xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zalgiris Vilnius win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Draw
76%
Draw or Ballkani
55%
FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Ballkani
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Zalgiris Vilnius
| Handicap | FK Zalgiris Vilnius covers | Push | Ballkani covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 24% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zalgiris Vilnius keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Ballkani keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.