Catch the thrilling Lithuanian A Lyga action on 01.05.2026 as Kauno Žalgiris takes on Banga. With Kauno Žalgiris holding a narrow lead in the odds, this game could be closer than expected. Explore our comprehensive match preview, featuring tactical evaluations, player form analysis, and expert opinions. Our prediction will guide your betting strategies effectively.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kauno Žalgiris | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 28/5 | 25 |
| 2 | TransINVEST Vilnius | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16/11 | 17 |
| 3 | Džiugas Telšiai | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12/11 | 17 |
| 5 | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14/10 | 15 |
| 6 | Banga | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12/7 | 14 |
| 7 | Panevėžys | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8/16 | 11 |
Key Player Statistics: Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris
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x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 5Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 08.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Kauno Žalgiris | 30.08.2025 | 0-0 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Kauno Žalgiris | 30.06.2025 | 0-2 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 27.04.2025 | 0-1 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 19.10.2024 | 1-1 |
| Cup | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 18.09.2024 | 0-1 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Kauno Žalgiris | 26.07.2024 | 1-1 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 24.04.2024 | 0-3 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Kauno Žalgiris | 02.03.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lyga | Banga | Hegelmann Litauen | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Cup | Vilniaus Vytis | Banga | 21.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Banga | 17.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Suduva Marijampole | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| A Lyga | Šiauliai | Banga | 04.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Panevėžys | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Džiugas Telšiai | 15.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| A Lyga | TransINVEST Vilnius | Banga | 11.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| A Lyga | Banga | FK Trakai | 08.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | FK Trakai | 25.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | TransINVEST Vilnius | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Hegelmann Litauen | 11.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 05.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Suduva Marijampole | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| A Lyga | Šiauliai | Kauno Žalgiris | 15.03.2026 | 0-5 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Panevėžys | 10.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| A Lyga | Džiugas Telšiai | Kauno Žalgiris | 07.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Banga | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| A Lyga | FK Trakai | Kauno Žalgiris | 23.02.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Banga VS Kauno Žalgiris
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris
There's a gulf forming at the top of the Lithuanian A Lyga table, and Kauno Žalgiris are doing everything they can to make it permanent. When Banga come to town, though, pride is always on the line.
Kauno Žalgiris sit first with 25 points from 10 games. They've scored 28 goals and conceded just 5. That's not a good team. That's a dominant one.
Banga are sixth with 14 points. They're not in crisis, but they're not in the title conversation either. This fixture feels like a reality check for the visitors.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is tighter than the odds suggest. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a walkover. Looking back through recent meetings, Banga won away at Kauno Žalgiris in April 2025. They also claimed a cup victory there in September 2024. This is a side that knows how to make life difficult.
That said, Kauno Žalgiris's current form is simply breathtaking. They've put five past Šiauliai, four past both Panevėžys and FK Trakai in recent weeks. A. Benchaib and D. Georgijevič have seven goals each this season. These two are electric, and Banga's defence will need a perfect day to contain them.
Here's a surprising statistical insight that casual fans might miss — four of the last six competitive meetings between these sides produced under 1.5 goals. Low-scoring affairs have been the pattern, yet Kauno Žalgiris are currently averaging nearly three goals per game. Something has to give, and I think it breaks in the hosts' favour this time.
From a betting perspective, the value isn't in backing Kauno Žalgiris at 1.58 — that's priced accurately for their form. Instead, look at cards markets. Banga's Simão Júnior has already collected seven yellows in 19 appearances. Facing this attacking threat under pressure, another booking looks likely. Kauno Žalgiris have their own card concerns with Edokpolor picking up five yellows, but the hosts control tempo here.
I'm predicting Benchaib to score, a yellow card for a Banga midfielder, and a comfortable 3-0 home win. Kauno Žalgiris are building something special this season, and Saturday feels like another statement moment.
Strap in. The league leaders are hungry, and Banga are standing in their way.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Figueiredo | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 183 cm | 77 kg |
| V. Antužis | Lithuania | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Srebalius | Lithuania | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Vitkauskas | Lithuania | 37 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | 82 kg |
| R. Filipavičius | Lithuania | 26 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| M. Ramanauskas | Lithuania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Emsis | Latvia | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Norvilas | Lithuania | 33 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| Anderson | Brazil | 27 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| Vaidas Magdušauskas | Lithuania | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Venckus | Lithuania | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Latón | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 75 kg |
| D. Malžinskas | Lithuania | 27 | Defender | 184 cm | 72 kg |
| Simão Júnior | Guinea-Bissau | 27 | Defender | 190 cm | 84 kg |
| N. Žebrauskas | Lithuania | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Olugbogi | Nigeria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Razvadauskas | Lithuania | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Lukas Grinkevičius | Lithuania | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Bertašius | Lithuania | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Strakšys | Lithuania | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Edokpolor | Austria | 29 | Defender | 178 cm | 77 kg |
| A. Benchaib | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 71 kg |
| D. Naah | Ghana | 30 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| F. Ourega | France | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 65 kg |
| A. Tolordava | Georgia | 29 | Defender | 191 cm | 92 kg |
| T. Chogadze | Georgia | 28 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Georgijević | Serbia | 32 | Attacker | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| D. Kerkez | Serbia | 30 | Defender | 190 cm | 84 kg |
| A. Hernández | Colombia | 30 | Defender | 182 cm | 78 kg |
| E. Kloniūnas | Lithuania | 27 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 80 kg |
| V. Armanavičius | Lithuania | 30 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 82 kg |
| R. Lekiatas | Lithuania | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Pavlović | Serbia | 24 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 76 kg |
| E. Burdzilauskas | Lithuania | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Jurjonas | Lithuania | 21 | Defender | 184 cm | n/a |
| P. Nainys | Lithuania | 22 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| O. Kayode | Nigeria | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Vosylius | Lithuania | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Burdzilauskas | Lithuania | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Mikšiūnas | Lithuania | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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