Zalgiris v Ballkani
12 July 1700hrs
Football – Europe – Champions League
Pick Zalgiris AH-0.25
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.58 odds taken 0925 GMT, Monday 11th July
Tuesday features action from the Champions League with Zalgiris taking on Ballkani at Vilniaus LFF stadionas.
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Zalgiris Preview – Can Zalgiris finish the job?
Zalgiris are the favourites to win this 1st qualifying round tie, but they had to come from behind to draw 1-1 in the 1st leg, which has left the match in a delicate position and this return leg evenly poised.
However, Zalgiris will take heart from the fact that they’ve suffered just the one defeat in their last 21 matches in all competitions which includes winning four of their last five games on home soil, so the hosts look set to progress into the next round with a favourable result here.
Ballkani Preview – Can Ballkani pull off upset?
As the title-holders of the Football Superleague of Kosovo, Ballkani qualified for the Champions League 1st qualifying round for the first time this season and they gave a good account of themselves in last week’s 1st leg in Kosovo.
However, the lack of experience Ballkani possess at this level may come back to haunt them at crucial times, and they will face an experienced Zalgiris outfit in what will be their first ever outing on the road at Champions League level and this may prove to be too much for the visitors.
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Zalgiris v Ballkani
Key Facts – Zalgiris v Ballkani Tip
- Zalgiris have lost just 1 of their last 21 matches overall
- This will be Ballkani’s first ever away tie at Champions League level
- HJK have won 2 of the last 3 meetings v Rigas
There is no doubt that Zalgiris have the superior quality in their squad and the hosts should secure their passage into the next round with a result here on Tuesday evening.
The best betting odds for Zalgiris v Ballkani
Zalgiris to win: 1.85 at bet365
Draw: 3.40 at bet365
Ballkani to win: 4.33 at bet365
