FC Ballkani vs Zalgiris Prediction & Tips
The home team plays its first match in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of using the home factor to get a positive result. This is a team that curiously presents more positive results away from home than at home, as in their last 6 matches they have recorded 3 wins and 2 draws as guests, with 12 goals scored and 6 conceded, versus 1 win at home, with 1 goal scored and 0 conceded. In their last match, for Club Friendlies, they won away against Shkupi by (0-2). Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have always scored at least one goal in the last 4 games.
Ballkani debuts for this match with a 0-2 triumph in the away match at Shkupi’s field in preparation for their next official matches. It should be noted that the hosts reach this 1st round of the Champions League after winning the 2021/2022 Kosovo Championship. The home team usually works with a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring quick transitions, mainly through the flanks. One of Ballkani’s strengths is the way they manage to carry out the dangerous situations they create. There are no major absences for this game.
The visiting team makes its debut in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of getting a positive result and surprising the home team. This is a team that curiously has been stronger away from home, as in the last 30 games they have recorded 11 wins and 4 draws as guests; against 9 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in their own stadium. The team comes to this match after a home win against Hegelmann Litauen by (2-1). In the last 10 away matches in all competitions, Žalgiris has won 8 and drawn 2. Their offense has been scoring regularly, as they have always scored at least one goal in their last 10 games. This is a team that often scores first: they have opened the scoring in 13 of the last 15 games, of those 13 they have come to rest ahead in 8 and managed to hold the lead until the end of 90′ in 11 There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 20 away games in all competitions: they have conceded 6 of the 16 goals conceded between minutes (61′-75′) and 6 of the 16 goals between (76′-90′ ).
Zalgiris Vilnius begins this round with a 2-1 victory over Lituaen, valid for the Bulgarian championship: the team’s goals were signed by Gustas Jarusevicius and Renan. It should be noted that the guests come to this 1st round of the Champions League after winning the Bulgarian championship 2021. In this trip to the Ballkani field, the visiting coach will have to play on the 4-3-3 where the three men responsible for panic in the opponent’s defense are Gustas Jarusevicius, Josip Tadic and Renan. Even playing away from home, it is to be expected that Zalgiris Vilnius will adopt a more offensive attitude since they have a superior roster. For this match the visiting coach can count on all his players.
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