FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs FK Struga, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs FK Struga — Champions League Q at LFF Stadium.
- FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- FK Struga 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Elchin Masiyev (Azerbaijan)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 Jul | Malmo FF | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | A | 0–0 | 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' In just a few seconds LFF Stadium will turn into a battlefield for FK Zalgiris Vilnius and FK Struga.
- 5' FK Zalgiris Vilnius started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' FK Struga are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vedran Kjosevski, as he is very good at scoring at LFF Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' Albania international Vangjel Zguro has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolas Gorobsov argues furiously but the card stands.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Besart Ibraimi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 42' It looks surprising FK Struga does not make any changes. Besmir Bojku has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' A tactical swap from FK Zalgiris Vilnius — Arni Vilhjalmsson on, Donatas Kazlauskas off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sava Radic made 4 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 62' FK Zalgiris Vilnius make a change. Ovidijus Verbickas trudges off to be replaced by Paulius Golubickas on 62 minutes.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' Besart Krivanjeva has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 78' The FK Struga bench stirs into life. Besart Ibraimi is withdrawn and Valentin Kochoski gets his opportunity.
- 79' Liviu Antal is replacing Yukiyoshi Karashima for the FK Zalgiris Vilnius side.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 89' FK Struga ring the changes. Edis Malikji has done his job and it is now time for Ard Kasami to step up.
- 90' FK Struga manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Senad Jarovic is hanging Marjan Radeski on the field on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 3
- 31
- 9
- 7
- 26
- 5
- 99
- 77
- 8
Bench
- 10
- 15
- 13
- 80
- 33
- 25
- 12
- 96
- 77
- 4
- 2
- 23
FK Struga Lineups
Starting XI
- 95
- 6
- 16
-
24
Edis Malikji ↓ Ard Kasami 89'
- 55
-
17
Mentor Mazrekaj ↓ Flamur Tairi 89'
- 11
- 33
- 7
- 10
-
14
Marjan Radeski ↓ Senad Jarovic 90'
Bench
- 1
- 12
- 3
-
19
Ard Kasami ↑ 89'
- 22
- 7
-
8
Flamur Tairi ↑ 89'
- 28
- 31
-
27
Senad Jarovic ↑ 90'
- 29
-
77
Valentin Kochoski ↑ 78'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuriy Kendysh | 1 |
| Besart Ibraimi | 1 |
| Sava Radic | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Zalgiris Vilnius Form
2023-07-11
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
0–0
FK Struga
D
2022-08-25
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
3–3
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
D
2022-08-18
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
1–0
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
L
2022-08-09
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
1–1
FK Bodø/Glimt
D
2022-08-03
FK Bodø/Glimt
5–0
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
L
2022-07-27
Malmo FF
0–2
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
W
FK Struga Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.85
FK Zalgiris Vilnius xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
FK Struga xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Draw
72%
Draw or FK Struga
63%
FK Zalgiris Vilnius or FK Struga
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.6%
0 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FK Zalgiris Vilnius
| Handicap | FK Zalgiris Vilnius covers | Push | FK Struga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 22% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 19% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zalgiris Vilnius keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
FK Struga keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

