Zalgiris – Linfield : Preview & Prediction
Zalgiris Vilnius and Linfield play at Vilniaus LFF stadionas, in a match of the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round). According to our data, there are no recent records of matches between the two teams. In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Linfield has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Algiris
The home team plays its first match in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of taking advantage of the home factor to achieve a positive result. This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. The team comes for this match after an away draw against Trakai by (0‑0). Zalgiris Vilnius has won 7, tied 2 and lost 1 of their last 10 home matches. The defense has been in good shape, and has only conceded goals in 2 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 9 of the last 10 matches. The team usually doesn’t have difficulties to open the score: they managed to score the first goal in 13 of the last 15 matches, of these 13 they reached halftime with an advantage in 9 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90′ in 10. There are 1 periods in featured in the last 12 home matches in all competitions: they have conceded 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (61’‑75′).
Zalgiris knows the importance of getting a good result, especially since the return game will be away from home. In general, he comes with a little advantage, as he has been playing normally in his national championship and his opponent has not. So, if you can control the game and don’t make mistakes, it won’t be surprising if you leave the field with the advantage.
Linfield
The visiting team makes its debut in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of achieving a positive result and surprising the home team. This is a team that usually favors the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with a total of 22 goals scored and 21 conceded. At home, they won 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, with a total of 39 goals scored and 8 conceded. The team comes to this match after a home loss against Kilmarnock, by (0‑1). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Linfield has won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3. The team has conceded goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly , as they managed to score in 8 of the last 10 games. There is a tendency to have goals in their away games, as 40 of the last 47 matches they played have ended with Over 1.5 goals.
Just the fact of being able to participate in the Champions League makes Linfield feel satisfied. However, he knows that passing the stage is going to be something quite complicated, but he will fight his hardest to qualify. The first game will be away from home, so you’ll have to be more cautious and careful. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t attack, and the ideal is to look for counterattacks and speed plays to try to surprise.
Zalgiris – Linfield : Betting Tips
Zalgiris – Win Odds: 1.45
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
