FK Zalgiris vs Slovan Bratislava Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two teams at the opposite ends of the Europa Conference League Group H compete on Thursday as leaders Slovan Bratislava make a trip to face FK Zalgiris.

Despite the sides being far apart in the table, both have the chance of qualifying for the next stage, but it is impossible for each of them to

Zalgiris head into the final game of the competition in fourth place in the section, yet they do still have the chance to progress to the knockout stages.

However, they must win on Thursday by at least two goals against Slovan Bratislava, while they would also require the other game in this group finishing in a draw.

Vladimir Cheburin’s side have won just one game in the Europa Conference League so far this season, which came against Pyunik, but they did not lose in the reverse fixture against Bratislava.

The two sides played out a goalless draw when they met on game week one in this competition, proving that the hosts can provide a tough test.

Meanwhile, Slovan Bratislava need just one point from Thursday’s game to guarantee their spot in the next stage, but they will want to push for more than that if they want to finish as group winners.

Vladimir Weiss’ side need a victory here to ensure that they will go through in the top spot to avoid playing the teams coming from the Champions League immediately.

Bratsilava have lost just one game so far, and they head into the contest off the back off a 2-1 victory over Pyunik in the competition last week.

Guram Kashia scored an equaliser in the 84th minute of the game, and just two minutes after, Eric Ramirez got the winner to put their side in the driving seat of the group for the final game.

FK Zalgiris vs Slovan Bratislava head to head

These two teams have previously met on just one occasion in the Europa Conference League on September 8, where they played out a goalless draw.

Slovan Bratislava 0-0 Zalgiris 08/09/22

FK Zalgiris latest home form

FK Zalgiris have recently been on a good run of form at home, having won each of their seven most recent matches. They managed to defeat Dziugas Telsiai 6-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored 14 goals and conceded four.

Zalgiris (E)2-1 Kauno Zalgiris 01/10/22

Zalgiris 2-1 Pyunik 13/10/22

Zalgiris (E)2-1 Hegelmann Litauen 16/10/22

Zalgiris 2-1 Hegelmann Litauen 23/10/22

Zalgiris 6-0 Dziugas Telsiai 30/10/22

FK Zalgiris latest away form

FK Zalgiris have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having lost just one of their eight most recent matches. They drew 2-2 with Basel in their last away game in the Europa Conference League. In their last five matches, they have scored nine goals and conceded four.

Kauno Zalgiris 0-2 Zalgiris 11/09/22

Pyunik 2-0 Zalgiris 06/10/22

Jonava 0-4 Zalgiris 09/10/22

Panevezys 0-1 Zalgiris 19/10/22

Basel 2-2 Zalgiris 27/10/22

Slovan Bratislava latest home form

Slovan Bratislava have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their eight most recent matches. They managed to defeat Liptovsky Mikulas 1-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored nine goals and conceded five.

Slovan Bratislava 0-0 Zalgiris 08/09/22

Slovan Bratislava 3-1 Podbrezova 02/10/22

Slovan Bratislava 3-3 Basel 13/10/22

Slovan Bratislava 2-1 Pyunik 27/10/22

Slovan Bratislava 1-0 Liptovsky Mikulas 30/10/22

Slovan Bratislava latest away form

Slovan Bratislava have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having lost just one of their seven most recent matches. They defeated Skalica 4-1 in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored 14 goals and conceded five.

Druzstevnik Mala Maca 0-7 Slovan Bratislava 28/09/22

Basel 0-2 Slovan Bratislava 06/10/22

Trencin 4-0 Slovan Bratislava 09/10/22

Zemplin Michalovce 0-1 Slovan Bratislava 16/10/22

Skalica 1-4 Slovan Bratislava 21/10/22

FK Zalgiris news

Mathias Oyewusi scored a brace against Basel in his side’s most recent Europa Conference League game, and he should keep his spot in the Zalgiris starting lineup.

The hosts switched to a 4-1-3-2 formation in that game, and after such an impressive performance they are likely to utilise an unchanged XI.

Slovan Bratislava news

Alaksandar Cavric may have not scored against Pyunik in their most recent Europa Conference League game, but he is likely to be the lead striker for the visitors once again.

Ramirez will also be hoping to be handed a spot in the side this time around after his crucial goal in that recent 2-1 win.