Zalgiris — Dainava : Match Preview and Prediction for August 20,2025

Zalgiris’ Season Overview

Zalgiris has clearly underperformed this season. It’s worth remembering that they are the reigning Lithuanian champions and even competed in the Champions League this very season. However, their current league results offer little cause for optimism. Nevertheless, against this particular opponent, the team is considered a strong favorite.

Home Form and Squad Challenges

To reiterate, the capital club was the strongest last season. However, key players were sold, and they’ve faced a series of injuries. Currently, they sit in fifth place, with their best-case scenario being a climb to third. At home, Zalgiris performs exceptionally well, securing seven victories in fourteen matches. Furthermore, they concede less than 0.8 goals per game in these home fixtures. While their recent matches have been challenging, they’ve finally displayed their characteristic resilience.

Dainava’s Relegation Battle

This season, Dainava will be fighting solely to avoid direct relegation. They are notable for their extremely low scoring rate in the Lithuanian championship; such a weak offense is hard to find anywhere. The team has managed to win only three matches so far this season.

Struggles and Recent Breakthroughs

Dainava, moreover, has suffered sixteen defeats this season—an absolutely dismal record. Their away performances are particularly poor, with eight losses in twelve road matches. Recently, the team finally broke a frustrating losing streak, halting a run of four consecutive defeats with a draw against Sūduva. In their most recent match, they even managed to snatch a victory against Hegelmann, despite having three times fewer shots on goal than their opponent in that game.