Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +4 goal difference
Last 4 matches · 1W-0D-3L · -5 goal difference
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 64% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Panevėžys host fourth-placed FK Žalgiris Vilnius at the Aukštaitija Stadium in round 29 of the Lithuanian A Lyga. The hosts enter this encounter in eighth position with 23 points from 24 matches, looking to bounce back after consecutive away defeats against Šiauliai (0-1) and Sūduva (0-2). While their away form has been poor, Panevėžys have proven far more resilient on home turf, losing only three of their 12 home league fixtures (4 wins, 5 draws).
FK Žalgiris Vilnius sit fourth on 37 points, firmly engaged in the battle near the top of the table. The Vilnius side returned to domestic winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Džiugas Telšiai following a turbulent European exit against Hajduk Split. Away from home in the league, Žalgiris boast one of the division's strongest defensive records, conceding just nine goals across 12 away matches and keeping seven clean sheets.
Historical head-to-head encounters between these two clubs have consistently produced entertaining, high-scoring affairs. In nine of their last ten competitive meetings, the match has seen over 2.5 goals, with both sides finding the net in 80% of those clashes. While Žalgiris possess superior overall quality and league standing, Panevėžys have won two of the last four home meetings against Žalgiris, making this a closely contested fixture.
Combined scoring rate: 2.3 goals per game (Panevėžys at home plus FK Zalgiris Vilnius away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suduva Marijampole | 25 | +18 | 48 |
| 2 | Kauno Žalgiris | 24 | +30 | 42 |
| 3 | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | 25 | +9 | 40 |
| 4 | TransINVEST Vilnius | 26 | +3 | 39 |
| 5 | Banga | 26 | +4 | 38 |
| 6 | Džiugas Telšiai | 27 | -2 | 38 |
| 7 | Panevėžys | 27 | -13 | 32 |
| 8 | Hegelmann Litauen | 27 | -17 | 24 |
| 9 | Šiauliai | 27 | -32 | 16 |
| 10 | FK Trakai | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Panevėžys have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.7 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
Both teams have scored in eight of the past ten head-to-head meetings between these sides, averaging 3.8 total goals per match across that span. Additionally, Panevėžys have found the back of the net in 10 of their 12 home league games, while Žalgiris have netted 40 league goals this campaign.
FK Žalgiris Vilnius hold a significant 14-point advantage over Panevėžys in the standings and have avoided defeat in nine of their 12 away league fixtures (5 wins, 4 draws). With only 0.8 goals conceded per away match, Žalgiris are well positioned to secure at least a point against a Panevėžys side that has lost 13 of their 25 league games this season.
Published August 29, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
