Linfield hosts Zalgiris in the second leg of the Champions League qualification 1/8 finals. The match will be played on Tuesday, July 13th at Windsor Park (Belfast)
Linfield was not ready for the initial onslaught of the Lithuanian champion. In the first half, the Blues lost to their opponent in almost all components. But it's worth noting that they managed to pull themselves together after the break. They still allowed the opponent to create chances in their penalty area, but they themselves arranged several excellent attacks. As a result, Linfield managed to score a very important goal away, which allows this team to fight for promotion to the next stage. The Blues will do their best at home.
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The Lithuanian championship is now in full swing, and it significantly helped the players of Zalgiris in the first match against Linfield. The Green-Whites approached the game in good condition and had playing practice, so they looked better than their opponent. They showed a perfect game in the first half and had much more chances to score, and then they converted two of them into goals. After the break, Zalgiris was also sharper in the attack, which ultimately allowed it to gain a landslide victory.
Considering that Zalgiris is quite productive in the Lithuanian championship (two goals scored per game, on average), as well as its confident game in the first match, the Irish are unlikely to avoid conceded goals. They conceded a lot in their championship, and now they will completely oppose an opponent of a different level. But I'm sure that Linfield is capable of scoring one or two goals. In the first match, the Blues managed to upset the opponent’s goalkeeper. Moreover, they got practice and will be more organized in the return leg. In the previous season, Linfield scored 83 goals in 38 matches in the championship of Northern Ireland. The Blues were especially productive on their pitch, where they scored almost three goals per game. Of course, Zalgiris is stronger than Linfield's usual opponents, but there is no big difference in class. Therefore, I look forward to a bold game from the hosts of the upcoming game. They are simply forced to score at least two goals, so they will have to take risks. However, Zalgiris may well use quick counterattacks, so I recommend betting on Over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 goals scored
