Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Friday 1 May: Banga v Kauno Žalgiris in the A Lyga, played at Gargzdai stadium. In the table, Banga are 5th, upper half, on 42 points after 32 matches; Kauno Žalgiris are 1st (leading the league) with 58. There are 16 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Banga, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Hegelmann Litauen, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Kauno Žalgiris, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Sveikata, away. Away from home the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kauno Žalgiris, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.7 for Banga.
Head to head
When they last met (28 Feb 2026) it ended Kauno Žalgiris 1–0 Banga.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Banga 1.0 xG, Kauno Žalgiris 1.6 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Banga 21%, draw 25%, Kauno Žalgiris 54%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.82.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (72%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Banga 1–1 Kauno Žalgiris. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Banga21%fair 4.79 · @4.70
Draw25%fair 4.05 · @3.45
Kauno Žalgiris54%fair 1.84 · @1.58
2.58Expected goals
1.01Banga xG
1.57Kauno Žalgiris xG
51%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Banga 1.0 – 1.6 Kauno Žalgiris expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris?
On our numbers Banga have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Kauno Žalgiris 54%.
How many goals will there be in Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Our predicted score is Banga 1–1 Kauno Žalgiris, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Banga vs Kauno Žalgiris (A Lyga) kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Gargzdai stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.