Lithuania have already started with a win, Azerbaijan are chasing a third straight victory: prediction for Lithuania vs. Azerbaijan
The UEFA Nations League League D clash between Lithuania and Azerbaijan will take place on September 27 at the S. Darius and S. Girenas Stadium. Lithuania have already opened Group 2 with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, while this will be Azerbaijan's first match of the current campaign.
Lithuania: a confident start after a disastrous previous campaign
Lithuania began the new tournament with a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein. Lukas Mikelbrink and Arturas Dolzikovas found the net, while Edgaras Jankauskas' side secured a crucial result after suffering six defeats in the previous Nations League campaign.
No major injury or squad problems have been reported ahead of this encounter, so the lineup could remain almost unchanged. Armantas Kucys is expected to lead the attack again, while Mikelbrink should retain his place in midfield after an impressive opening round.
Azerbaijan: two straight wins before the opening match
Azerbaijan head into the game on the back of two consecutive victories. First, the team defeated San Marino, then edged Tajikistan 1-0.
Emin Mahmudov stands out in the visitors' squad, having scored 16 goals for the national team. Mahir Emreli and Renat Dadashov could feature in attack, while Badavi Guseynov and Anton Krivotsyuk bring experience to the defense.
Match facts and head-to-head meetings
- Lithuania began the tournament with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein.
- Azerbaijan have won their last two matches.
- In the three previous head-to-head meetings, both teams recorded one victory, while one match ended in a draw.
The sides look too evenly matched: prediction for Lithuania vs. Azerbaijan
Lithuania received a strong emotional boost from their opening-round victory, but Azerbaijan are also coming into the match on the back of positive results. Both teams have arguments in their favor, yet neither looks clearly superior enough to be considered a confident winner.
The head-to-head record also points to a closely fought contest, making a tight match with few chances and only a marginal difference in overall quality the most likely scenario.
