Sunday , 16 August 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 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 4.3 goals/game

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 Bodo/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' Temperatures are rising at LFF Stadium, Vilnius as FK Zalgiris Vilnius face off against Galatasaray SK in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' 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.
  • 12' The referee has no hesitation. Berkan Kutlu is booked for Galatasaray SK — card on 12.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' FK Zalgiris Vilnius have won 27 goals from 134 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 29' Nicolas Gorobsov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 29.
  • 34' Galatasaray SK seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 39' FK Zalgiris Vilnius currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 44' international Yuriy Kendysh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 47' A stunning finish from Mathias Oyewusi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 52' Galatasaray SK fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 61' Another change for Galatasaray SK made on 61 minute. Baris Yilmaz leaves to be changed by Dries Mertens.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Galatasaray SK. Berkan Kutlu is replaced by Fredrik Midtsjo.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Mathias Oyewusi as he leaves the pitch. Liviu Antal steps in for FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
  • 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Galatasaray SK are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Halil Dervisoglu. He replaces Yunus Akgun on 73 minute.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Abdulkerim Bardakci makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 76' Nassim Hnid is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
  • 78' Brilliant from the ! Halil Dervisoglu makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 78.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Donatas Kazlauskas argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 80' Donatas Kazlauskas gets the nod from FK Zalgiris Vilnius. He replaces Oliver Buff and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Leo Dubois has so much to prove this time. He replaces Angelino on 84 minute.
  • 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 90' Donatas Kazlauskas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Galatasaray SK share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Galatasaray SK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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