Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 20 September the A Lyga brings Šiauliai against Kauno Žalgiris at Siauliai central stadium. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT. In the table, Šiauliai are 9th, in the drop zone, on 24 points after 32 matches; Kauno Žalgiris are 1st (leading the league) with 58. There are 34 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Šiauliai, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Hegelmann Litauen, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Kauno Žalgiris, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to FK Zalgiris Vilnius, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kauno Žalgiris, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.7 for Šiauliai.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Sep 2026) it ended Šiauliai 0–1 Kauno Žalgiris. The last 3 head-to-heads: Šiauliai 0 wins, Kauno Žalgiris 3, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.3 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Šiauliai 0.7 xG, Kauno Žalgiris 2.1 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Šiauliai 12%, draw 19%, Kauno Žalgiris 69%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Kauno Žalgiris to win (69%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Šiauliai 0–2 Kauno Žalgiris. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Šiauliai12%fair 8.20 · @9.00
Draw19%fair 5.39 · @5.00
Kauno Žalgiris69%fair 1.44 · @1.25
2.80Expected goals
0.72Šiauliai xG
2.08Kauno Žalgiris xG
57%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–213%
0–113%
1–29%
1–19%
0–39%
1–37%
From our goals model: Šiauliai 0.7 – 2.1 Kauno Žalgiris expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Our pick is Kauno Žalgiris to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris?
On our numbers Šiauliai have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Kauno Žalgiris 69%.
How many goals will there be in Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Our predicted score is Šiauliai 0–2 Kauno Žalgiris, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris (A Lyga) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Siauliai central 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.
