Linfield v Zalgiris
13 July 1945hrs
Football – Europe – Champions League
Pick Zalgiris AH0
Bookmaker Bet Victor
Odds: 1.59 odds taken 0045 GMT, Tuesday 13th July
Tuesday features action from the Champions League qualifiers with Linfield taking on Zalgiris at Windsor Park.
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Linfield Preview – Can Linfield avoid fourth loss on trot?
Linfield suffered a third defeat on the trot after last week’s 1st leg 3-1 loss away at Lithuanian opponents, Zalgiris, and although the Irish club return to home surroundings for this return leg at Windsor Park, the hosts face a tough assignment as they look to overhaul this 2-goal deficit.
Previous pre-season defeats against Scottish clubs, Kilmarnock and St Mirren weren’t the best preparation for this 1st qualifying round tie in the Champions League, while previous history at this level suggests Linfield are in for another tough 90 minutes on Tuesday night.
Linfield have managed to register just two wins from their previous nine ties at this level which were both picked up away from home with victories at Tre Fiori and Drita in last season’s competition but having also lost six of these games, Linfield look to be up against it here.
Zalgiris Preview – Can Zalgiris extend impressive run?
Last week’s 3-1 win on home soil against their Irish counterparts, Linfield, not only placed Lithuanian side, Zalgiris, in the driving seat in this 1st qualifying round tie but also extended the visitors’ unbeaten run in all competitions to 11 matches overall.
Nine wins recorded within this 11-match period suggests that Zalgiris will be a tough proposition for Linfield on Tuesday night, regardless of the fact that the Lithuanian outfit are away from home for this 2nd leg.
Zalgiris have won five of their last six matches away from home in all competitions, while also winning two of their last three ties overall in the Champions League.
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Linfield v Zalgiris
Key Facts – Linfield v Zalgiris Tip
- Linfield have won just 2 from their previous 9 ties in the CL
- Zalgiris have won 9 of their last 11 matches overall
- Zalgiris have won 5 of their last 6 away matches overall
Linfield find themselves up against it here as Zalgiris look a tough prospect.
The best betting odds for Linfield v Zalgiris
Linfield to win: 3.50 at Bet Victor
Draw: 3.40 at Bet Victor
Zalgiris to win: 2.15 at Bet Victor
