Siauliai take on the visitors Kauno Zalgiris in the round 22 match of Lithuanian A Lyga. The match will be played on Wednesday, August 20th at Siauliai central stadium (Siauliai)
Siauliai are performing quite well this season. The team currently sit in fourth place, ahead of Zalgiris, and have an excellent chance of qualifying for Europe next season. But to achieve this, they need to take points in matches like this one. Their consistency will be crucial, especially against stronger opponents. Despite their flaws, Siauliai have shown they can compete at a high level when focused. Siauliai are conceding an unusually high number of goals this season. Only teams from the relegation zone have a worse defensive record. At home, however, Siauliai play quite well, scoring on average 2.1 goals per game. At the same time, they have only lost twice at home in the A Lyga this season. Still, their defense often lets them down. In recent matches, Siauliai have looked very poor, with only one win in their last four. That victory came against a struggling Dainava side. But they were knocked out of the domestic cup and, in their last league match, missed out on a deserved win over Zalgiris. Their recent run highlights the team’s inconsistency and lack of composure in key moments. Unless the defense improves, it will be difficult to maintain their top-four ambitions.
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Kauno have a very powerful team this season. Not long ago, the club only just reached this level, but now they are demolishing their opponents and showing no respect for anyone in the domestic league. Their rapid rise has been one of the main stories in Lithuanian football. The squad’s confidence is growing with every match, and they look like genuine title contenders. At the moment, their lead over the nearest rival is three points, with games still in hand. Their attack is brutally strong, averaging over two goals per match, which is remarkable. Kauno also played superbly in Europe, easily dispatching a Welsh side with three goals at home. They then handled Valur well, scoring twice away from home. Unfortunately, they stumbled against Arda, but overall it was a brilliant European run. Kauno’s ability to combine domestic dominance with strong international performances shows how far the club has progressed in a short time. Their mix of firepower and resilience makes them a nightmare for opponents.
Siauliai are trying their best in the league. They made some decent signings, but the team still makes too many mistakes. With their open style of play, they cannot consistently earn points against the league leaders. They have suffered few home defeats, but their defensive problems remain serious. Recently, they have gone winless, losing twice in a row before handing over another match to their opponents. Kauno are clearly the strongest side in Lithuania at the moment. The team are heading toward the title comfortably, with no European distractions left. After their loss to Arda, they quickly bounced back with a league win away from home. Remarkably, Kauno remain unbeaten away from home in the league this season. Over 12 away matches, they have dropped only six points. It is practically perfect football. Benchaaib is in excellent form, scoring three times in his last six appearances. In head-to-head matches, Kauno have a clear advantage, winning five of the last six encounters. They have beaten Siauliai four times in a row.
Prediction for the match: Kauno Zalgiris to score over 1.5 goals.
