Žalgiris U19 vs The New Saints U19 - UEFA Youth League
Fixture Preview - 18 September 2024
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
The UEFA Youth League clash between Žalgiris U19 and The New Saints U19 on 18 September promises to be an intriguing encounter at the Vilniaus LFF stadionas. Žalgiris enters the match with a mixed bag of results, having won two of their last five games, while The New Saints have struggled, losing all their recent fixtures. This disparity in form could play a crucial role, particularly as Žalgiris will look to leverage their home advantage. One key angle to consider is the defensive vulnerabilities displayed by The New Saints, who have yet to secure a point in their last five outings. This could open the door for Žalgiris to exploit their opponent's weaknesses, especially considering their recent home performances. Historically, the two sides have faced each other only twice, with each team claiming a win, but Žalgiris may have the upper hand given their current form and home setting. Expect a competitive match where Žalgiris will aim to assert dominance early on.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter U19 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 |  Sporting CP U19 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 |  Salzburg U19 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 |  Barcelona U19 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 |  Stuttgart U19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 |  Real Madrid U19 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 7 |  Atalanta U19 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 8 |  Atl. Madrid U19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 |  The New Saints U19 | 0–4 | Žalgiris U19 | UEFA Youth League |
| September 18, 2024 | Žalgiris U19 | 3–2 | The New Saints U19 | UEFA Youth League |
Žalgiris U19 Predicted Starting XI vs The New Saints U19
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 23 |
Romualdas Jansonas
|
FW |
| 25 |
Vytis Pavilonis
|
DF |
| 27 |
Vakaris Berenta
|
FW |
| 30 |
Ugnius Simonavičius
|
MF |
| 39 |
Danielius Velička
|
MF |
| 41 |
Martynas Setkus
|
DF |
| 44 |
Patrik Matyžonok
|
FW |
| 48 |
Benas Bruzga
|
MF |
| 56 |
Joris Aliukonis
|
GK |
| 81 |
Artur Demidov
|
DF |
| 83 |
Arminas Soja
|
DF |
The New Saints U19 Predicted Starting XI vs Žalgiris U19
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jack Edwards
|
GK |
| 2 |
Harry Clayton
|
DF |
| 3 |
Nathan Doforo
|
DF |
| 4 |
Jack Alexander Airlie
|
DF |
| 5 |
Ellis McCue
|
DF |
| 6 |
James Thomas Nuttall
|
MF |
| 7 |
Tom Jones
|
FW |
| 8 |
Jake Owen Morris
|
FW |
| 9 |
Thomas Blaze
|
FW |
| 10 |
Caleb Afful
|
FW |
| 11 |
Lewis Anthony Wynne
|
FW |