Linfield – Zalgiris : Preview & Prediction
Linfield has a 2-goal delay to hope to reach the next round and get rid of Zalgiris. Defeated 3 goals to 1 in Vilnius, the Northern Irish club will have to play the offense thoroughly, which again promises a spectacular match. Since May 1, Linfield has always scored at least 1 goal in each of his outings and the latter remains on 2 successes in Ballymena (3-0) and against Larne (2-1) in the final of the Irish Cup of North then on 1 draw at Coleraine (1-1) and at Cliftonville (2-0) in the league before this poor performance during this 1/8 round first leg of C1 in Lithuania. Zalgiris has taken a big step towards qualifying but will have to play seriously to qualify for the quarter-finals. Before this first European success, Zalgiris remained on 4 successes in Suduva (2-0), in Dainava Alytus (3-0) in the cup, in Dziugas Telsiai (3-0) and against Nevezis Kedainiai (2-0) then on 1 draw at Riteriai (0-0). With 20 goals scored in his last 8 outings, Zalgris’ attack is proving to be very effective and the latter should be highlighted again in Northern Ireland.
Zalgiris won the first leg by a score of 3 to 1.
The +2.5 goals have gone up 7 times in Linfield’s last 9 meetings.
The +2.5 goals have been passed 6 times in Zalgiris’ last 9 matches.
Linfield has scored at least 1 goal in his last 9 outings in all competitions.
Zalgiris has scored a minimum of 1 goal on 27 occasions in his last 28 matches.
Linfield and Zalgiris are two playing teams and these two clubs should be able to score 3 goals again in this Round of 16 second leg.
Linfield – Zalgiris : Betting Tips
Zalgiris – Win Odds: 1.35
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
