Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Galatasaray SK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2

Champions League Qualification · 2023
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2 – 2
Full Time
Galatasaray SK
Tue 25 Jul 2023 · 16:00 UTC LFF Stadium, Vilnius HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' Berkan Kutlu
Nicolas Gorobsov 29' Y
Nassim Hnid 76' Y
Donatas Kazlauskas 80' Y
Donatas Kazlauskas 90' YR

Overview

Match Preview

FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Galatasaray SK — Champions League Q at LFF Stadium, Vilnius.

Match Details

  • Referee Luis Godinho
4 games this season 🟨 5.3/game ⚽ 10.8 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
1
FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Galatasaray SK
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK

Recent Form

FK Zalgiris Vilnius
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Galatasaray SK H 2–2 D
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
Galatasaray SK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul FK Zalgiris Vilnius A 2–2 D
17 Mar FC Barcelona H 1–2 L
10 Mar FC Barcelona A 0–0 D
25 Nov Olympique de Marseille H 4–2 W
04 Nov FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 1–1 D
21 Oct FK Lokomotiv Moskva A 1–0 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. FK Zalgiris Vilnius kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 12' A moment of madness from Berkan Kutlu on 12 minutes earns him a card. Galatasaray SK will be frustrated.
  • 17' FK Zalgiris Vilnius is showing some good football. However, FK Zalgiris Vilnius are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 22' Galatasaray SK are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 29' The referee shows FK Zalgiris Vilnius player a card on 29.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' Joel Bopesu has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Zalgiris Vilnius must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 47' A stunning finish from Mathias Oyewusi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 52' FK Zalgiris Vilnius is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 57' FK Zalgiris Vilnius are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Galatasaray SK — Dries Mertens on, Baris Yilmaz off on 61 minutes.
  • 62' Fredrik Midtsjo gets the nod from Galatasaray SK. He replaces Berkan Kutlu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' FK Zalgiris Vilnius manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liviu Antal is hanging Mathias Oyewusi on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' Olimpiu Morutan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Yunus Akgun as he leaves the pitch. Halil Dervisoglu steps in for Galatasaray SK.
  • 75' What a strike from Abdulkerim Bardakci! The score is 1-1.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nassim Hnid on 76 minutes.
  • 78' What composure from Halil Dervisoglu! The Turkey international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 80' Donatas Kazlauskas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
  • 80' Oliver Buff makes way for Donatas Kazlauskas at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
  • 84' Another change for Galatasaray SK made on 84 minute. Angelino leaves to be changed by Leo Dubois.
  • 89' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nicolas Gorobsov is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Galatasaray SK.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Donatas Kazlauskas.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Galatasaray SK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mathias Oyewusi 1
Dries Mertens 1
Halil Dervisoglu 1
Abdulkerim Bardakci 1
Donatas Kazlauskas 1

Head to Head

2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Form

2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK D 2023-07-18 FK Struga 1–2 FK Zalgiris Vilnius W 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

Galatasaray SK Form

2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK D 2022-03-17 Galatasaray SK 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2022-03-10 FC Barcelona 0–0 Galatasaray SK D 2021-11-25 Galatasaray SK 4–2 Olympique de Marseille W 2021-11-04 Galatasaray SK 1–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva D 2021-10-21 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 0–1 Galatasaray SK W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44 FK Zalgiris Vilnius xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Galatasaray SK xG
I would bet for: FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Galatasaray SK 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FK Zalgiris Vilnius40% Draw28% Galatasaray SK32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Draw
67%
Draw or Galatasaray SK
60%
FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Galatasaray SK
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Zalgiris Vilnius28% Draw46% Galatasaray SK26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FK Zalgiris Vilnius

Handicap FK Zalgiris Vilnius covers Push Galatasaray SK covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FK Zalgiris Vilnius keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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