Lithuania vs Israel prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 13.11.2025
One of Thursday’s international friendlies will take place at the S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas, Lithuania, where the national team hosts Israel. Let’s break down the best bet for this matchup, considering current form and the striking contrast in attacking potential between the sides.
Match preview
Lithuania’s national team continues a difficult winless run in 2025 and heads into this clash burdened by tactical and performance issues. Despite decent organization in midfield and impressive physical commitment, Edgaras Jankauskas’ side has been struggling badly in front of goal—averaging just 0.6 goals per game over their last five outings.
Defensively, Lithuania is also prone to lapses, even against mid-tier opponents, as seen not only against Poland, Finland, and the Netherlands, but also in the 1-1 draw with Malta. Here, they’ll likely rely on collective play and slowing the tempo by packing the midfield in a 3-5-2 setup. Realistically, even a draw would be considered a positive result for Lithuania.
Israel, by contrast, boasts far greater attacking firepower and has shown it can score in bunches—most recently dismantling Moldova 4-0. There have been tough losses to Italy and Norway, but those came against top opposition, and Israel never lost their attacking intent in those games.
Their 4-3-3 tactical setup allows for high pressing, rapid transitions, and dangerous play down the flanks. Manor Solomon remains the key figure up front. His dribbling, speed, and ability to burst forward from deep are a constant threat. Alongside Tai Baribo and Anan Khalaili in attack, Israel have the tools to get the job done even away from home.
Probable lineups
- Lithuania: Svedkauskas, Girdvainis, Tutyskinas, Leketas, Lasickas, Gineitis, Slivka, Golubickas, Vorobyov, Cernych, Paulauskas
- Israel: Glazer, Dasa, Revivo, Blorian, Gropper, Biton, Peretz, Gloukh, Solomon, Baribo, Khalaili
Match facts and head-to-head
- Lithuania has not won a single match in 2025.
- Israel has scored 4 or more goals in two of their last four games.
- Lithuania and Israel have scored at least three goals in their previous head-to-head meetings, but it’s been 21 years since their last encounter.
Prediction
Both teams will use this friendly to test their squads, but Israel clearly has the edge in class, attacking depth, and tactical variety. Lithuania might compete physically and crowd the midfield, but without a clinical edge up front, it’s hard to see them coming out on top. The optimal pick here is “Israel to win” at odds of 1.66.
