FK Kauno Žalgiris came from behind to snatch a 3-2 win over FC Drita in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier. The Lithuanian side looked down and out after trailing 2-1 at half-time, but two goals in the final eight minutes turned the tie on its head.
On aggregate FK Kauno Žalgiris advances · 3:4
FC Drita vs FK Kauno Žalgiris
First half1 - 1
- 44J. Pëllumbi(Foul)
Second half1 - 2
- 90 + 3(Foul)
- 90 + 3(Foul)
- 90 + 4
- 90 + 4
- 90 + 6(Foul)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
Who will win, FC Drita vs FK Kauno Žalgiris?
CheckLive's model makes FK Kauno Žalgiris the favourite, with a 52% win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects FC Drita 0:2 FK Kauno Žalgiris.
When is FC Drita vs FK Kauno Žalgiris?
Kick-off Tuesday 14 July at 19:00 UK time, in the UEFA Champions League, Qualification Round 1.
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Head to Head meetings
FC Drita – FK Kauno Žalgiris
FC Drita
FK Kauno Žalgiris
- 0
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 3 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 2-3 |
Form
FC Drita
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
FK Kauno Žalgiris
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
FC Drita – FK Kauno Žalgiris
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
12 hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.10 | 2.80 |
FK Kauno Žalgiris · 4-1-4-1
Starting lineups: 55 Tomas Švedkauskas, 70 Fabien Ourega, 14 Vykintas Slivka, 7 Amine Benchaib, 15 Léo Ribeiro, 32 Franco Baldassarra, 33 Marko Konatar, 77 Rokas Lekiatas, 3 Anton Tolordava, 45 Joris Moutachy, 19 Renan
FC Drita · 4-2-3-1
Starting lineups: 1 Faton Maloku, 26 Raddy Ovouka, 32 Jorgo Pëllumbi, 25 Albin Bytyçi, 2 Besnik Krasniqi, 8 Vesel Limaj, 14 Albert Dabiqaj, 19 Blerim Krasniqi, 10 Liridon Balaj, 7 Igball Jashari, 9 Arb Manaj
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — FC Drita
FC Drita is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 56.1 vs 52.9 for FK Kauno Žalgiris. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 57.1 vs 47.4). CheckLive signal strength 54/100.
Over 2.52.25
Medium confidence61%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
45.4
53.1
CheckSkill
57.1
47.4
CheckMental
43.3
64.8
CheckLive total56.1 vs 52.9+3.2
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes61%1.91
Over 3.557%4.00
Home win — FC Drita51%2.40
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in FC Drita vs FK Kauno Žalgiris?
In the CheckLive calculation FC Drita is the favourite: 56.1 vs 52.9. Signal strength 54/100; it is not a win probability.
What is FC Drita's main edge?
FC Drita is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 57.1 vs 47.4 for FK Kauno Žalgiris. The overall rating gap is 3.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (FC Drita vs FK Kauno Žalgiris, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.10 | 2.80 |