Zalgiris v Malmo
19 July 1945hrs
Football – Europe – Champions League
Pick Zalgiris AH+0.5
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 2.05 odds taken 0856 GMT, Tuesday 19th July
Tuesday features action from the Champions League with Zalgiris taking on Malmo at Vilniaus LFF stadionas.
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Zalgiris Preview – Can Zalgiris hold their own on home soil?
An extra-time winner saw Zalgiris edge out their Kosovan opponents, Ballkani, in the 1st qualifying round of this season’s Champions League and with home advantage in this 1st leg against Malmo, Zalgiris will be looking to at least keep things tight and stay in this two-legged tie for as long as possible.
The Lithuanian club now hopes to qualify for the group stage for the first time, after winning the Lithuanian top flight title for the ninth time last season, and having suffered just one defeat out of their last 11 home matches in all competitions, the hosts will fancy their chances here.
Malmo Preview – Can Malmo outscore their hosts?
Having seen off plucky Icelandic outfit, Vikingur Reykjavik, 6-5 on aggregate over the two legs in the 1st qualifying round of this competition, Malmo are expected to be set for a totally different prospect in the shape of Lithuanian hosts, Zalgiris, with the prospect of goals being far more unlikely than the previous round.
In addition, Malmo haven’t exactly been convincing on the road in recent times in the Champions League, winning just one of their last nine away ties overall.
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Zalgiris v Malmo
Key Facts – Zalgiris v Malmo Tip
- Zalgiris have lost just 1 of their last 11 home matches
- Malmo have won just 1 of their last 9 away ties in CL
- Malmo haven’t beaten Zalgiris by more than 1 goal in previous 2 meetings
Zalgiris stand a decent chance of keeping Malmo close here in this 1st leg.
The best betting odds for Zalgiris v Malmo
Zalgiris to win: 4.33 at bet365
Draw: 3.25 at bet365
Malmo to win: 1.80 at bet365