Struga vs Zalgiris Prediction & Tips
Struga and Žalgiris clash at Gradska Plaža Stadium in the 2nd leg of this UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round) round, having drawn 0-0 in the 1st leg. In this match the home factor could play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in results won at home and as a visitor.
This is a stronger team when they play in their stadium, as in their last 18 games they record 1 win, 3 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. o Struga won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games played at home for all competitions. The team has allowed goals to its opponent in 6 of the last 8 games, so its defense needs to improve, but its attack has scored regularly, as it has managed to score in 7 of the last 8 games.
Struga come into this game motivated after a 0-0 draw at Zalgiris in the first leg of this first knockout round of the Champions League. Now, in this match against the Lithuanians, coach Shpetim Duro is expected to line up the team in 3-4-3 where Mentor Mazrekaj, Marjan Radeski and Besart Ibrahimi will occupy the most advanced positions. It should be noted that the hosts are very skilled in fast transitions. The home coach can count on all his players for this match.
This is a team that curiously has more positive results away than at home, since in the last 30 games it has 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats as a visitor, with a total of 30 goals scored and 11 conceded. At home, they have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats, with a total of 22 goals scored and 13 conceded. In their last 10 away games in all competitions, Žalgiris have won 8 and lost 2. Their attack has scored regularly, having managed to do so in 7 of their last 10 games. There is 1 notable period in their last 20 away matches in all competitions: they have conceded 6 of their 17 goals between the hour mark (76′-90′).
Zalgiris go into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Struga in the first leg of this Champions League qualifier. On this trip to North Macedonia, coach Vladimir Cheburin is expected to favor maintaining possession and organized attacks, always with the aim of not offering space to his opponent. On an individual level, we highlight the striker Mathias Oyewusi, who is very strong in finishing. All players are available for this match.
Struga – Zalgiris FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
