Lugano chasing a seventh straight win: Lugano vs Kauno Žalgiris prediction
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On November 5, Lugano will host Lithuania’s Kauno Žalgiris in the third round of the Conference League league phase. The Swiss side sit second with six points and head into the game on a six-match winning streak. The visitors are bottom of the standings after losing both of their opening matches with an aggregate goal difference of 1:8.
Lugano: six straight wins and 21 goals scored
The Swiss club are in outstanding form. Lugano have won all six of their last matches in all competitions, scoring 21 goals in the process. In the Conference League, they first defeated Crvena zvezda (3:2) before thrashing Getafe (5:2). Their impressive run continued in the domestic league, where they beat Thun (3:2) and Basel (2:1). The hosts’ attacking output is particularly impressive, as they have scored at least three goals in five of their previous six games.
Lugano are unbeaten in eight straight Conference League matches, recording six wins and two draws. During that run, the team have found the net 21 times. Albania international Albian Ajeti remains the main threat in attack, with three goals in the current edition of the tournament. Renato Steffen and Yannis Cimignani have also played an active role in creating chances. Against an opponent with serious defensive problems, the hosts will surely look to exploit their attacking advantage.
Kauno Žalgiris: eight goals conceded and bottom place
The Lithuanian club have made a disastrous start to their Conference League campaign. In the opening round, Kauno Žalgiris suffered a heavy 0:4 defeat to Brighton before losing 1:4 to Norway’s Brann. After two matches, the team sit 36th and have the tournament’s worst defensive record. Their domestic results are considerably better, however: in their latest game, the Lithuanians comfortably defeated Hegelmann (4:1).
Across their last six matches in all competitions, the visitors have recorded three wins, one draw and two defeats. The team score with reasonable regularity, finding the net in eight of their previous ten games. However, they have experienced serious difficulties organizing their defense against European opponents. Kauno Žalgiris’ only goal in the league phase was scored by Renan. In the upcoming match, the Lithuanians will have to contain one of the tournament’s most prolific teams.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Lugano have won their last six matches in all competitions, scoring 21 goals
- At least three goals have been scored in each of the Swiss club’s last six matches
- Kauno Žalgiris have conceded eight goals in their two Conference League league-phase matches
How many goals will Lugano score: Lugano vs Kauno Žalgiris prediction
Lugano look like overwhelming favorites thanks to their impressive scoring record and consistent results. The Swiss side regularly create dangerous chances and are capable of scoring in several different ways. The Lithuanian club’s shaky defense offers an excellent opportunity for another high-scoring encounter.
Kauno Žalgiris may be able to find the net, but stopping the hosts’ attack will be extremely difficult. With the Swiss side on a six-match winning streak and the visitors having conceded eight goals in their two European fixtures, an open game with plenty of goals can be expected.
