The excitement builds for the Lithuanian A Lyga clash on 31.05.2026, where Kauno Žalgiris is set to challenge FK Zalgiris Vilnius. While Kauno Žalgiris holds a slight advantage, the outcome is anything but certain. Our comprehensive preview includes tactical analysis, team form, and player impact. Enhance your betting experience by reading our expert prediction before the match.
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 |
| 4 | Suduva Marijampole | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13/6 | 16 |
| 5 | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14/10 | 15 |
| 6 | Banga | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12/7 | 14 |
Key Player Statistics: Kauno Žalgiris vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius
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x 1 x 1 x 1 x 5Kauno Žalgiris vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 05.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 22.10.2025 | 1-2 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 04.08.2025 | 1-2 |
| Cup | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 20.05.2025 | 2-4 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 17.05.2025 | 3-0 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 06.04.2025 | 0-0 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 22.09.2024 | 5-0 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 05.07.2024 | 1-0 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 19.05.2024 | 1-0 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 31.03.2024 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lyga | Suduva Marijampole | Kauno Žalgiris | 23.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Cup | FK Trakai | Kauno Žalgiris | 19.05.2026 | 0-4 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Šiauliai | 16.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| A Lyga | Panevėžys | Kauno Žalgiris | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| A Lyga | Kauno Žalgiris | Džiugas Telšiai | 05.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| A Lyga | Banga | Kauno Žalgiris | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Cup | Sveikata | Kauno Žalgiris | 28.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Hegelmann Litauen | 24.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| A Lyga | TransINVEST Vilnius | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 17.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| A Lyga | Suduva Marijampole | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Šiauliai | 06.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| A Lyga | Panevėžys | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 03.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| A Lyga | Džiugas Telšiai | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 26.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Cup | Atmosfera | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 21.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Banga | 17.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| A Lyga | FK Trakai | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 10.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| A Lyga | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Kauno Žalgiris | 05.04.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Kauno Žalgiris VS FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Kauno Žalgiris vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Kauno Žalgiris vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius
There are derbies, and then there is this. Kauno Žalgiris against FK Žalgiris Vilnius — two clubs sharing a name, but absolutely nothing else right now.
The gap between these sides tells the whole story. Kauno Žalgiris sit top of the Lithuanian A Lyga after ten games, with 25 points and a stunning goal difference of plus 23. Yes, you read that right. They have scored 28 goals and conceded just five all season.
FK Žalgiris Vilnius, meanwhile, sit fifth with 15 points. They have already shipped ten goals this campaign and their recent form is genuinely alarming. Lost to TransINVEST, lost at home to Hegelmann, lost in the Cup to lower-opposition Atmosfera. This is a club in real trouble.
Here is what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is almost shockingly one-sided lately. Kauno have won four of the last five meetings between these clubs across all competitions. That includes a brutal 3-0 win at Vilnius's own ground back in April, and a 3-0 home win in May 2025. The Vilnius side's only bright spot was a 5-0 thrashing in September 2024, but that feels like a distant memory given their current form.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Vilnius are a traditional powerhouse who will find a way. Their attacking stats this season are bare. No standout scorer, no creative force dominating the numbers. Compare that to Kauno's A. Benchaib and D. Georgijević, both on seven goals already, with Benchaib also chipping in three assists. That duo is carrying a team that genuinely looks like champions in the making.
The surprising stat that bettors should not sleep on: in five of the last six competitive meetings, the winning team scored at least three goals. This is not a fixture that quietly ticks along. It explodes.
From a betting perspective, Kauno at 1.75 looks like genuine value given the form gap and head-to-head dominance. But the real edge might sit in the over 2.5 goals market. Both teams scoring? Less convincing given Vilnius's struggles to find the net. I would lean toward Kauno to win and over 2.5 goals as the smart double here.
My bold prediction: Benchaib gets on the scoresheet before half-time, Kauno win 3-0 or better, and FK Žalgiris Vilnius are left asking serious questions about where their season is heading.
This is not just a derby. It is a statement waiting to happen. Do not miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 | 31 | 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 | 22 | 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 | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Mikšiūnas | Lithuania | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Dumančić | Croatia | 27 | Defender | 192 | n/a |
| N. Mihajlović | Serbia | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 71 |
| N. Petković | Serbia | 29 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| V. Radenović | Montenegro | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Larsson | Sweden | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 80 |
| Y. Kendysh | Belarus | 35 | Midfielder | 187 | n/a |
| L. Antal | Romania | 37 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| G. Jarusevičius | Lithuania | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 77 |
| M. Burba | Lithuania | 22 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| K. Hadji | France | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| M. Chol | South Sudan | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 79 |
| D. Salčinović | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. BiÄka | Lithuania | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Aleksa | Lithuania | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Klimavičius | Lithuania | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Patrik Matyžonok | Lithuania | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| U. Simonavičius | Lithuania | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Vakaris Berenta | Lithuania | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. LukaševiÄ | Lithuania | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Kajus Kontautas | Lithuania | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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