FA Siauliai will entertain Levadia at Savivaldybė Stadium in UEFA Conference League qualifying on Thursday. Both teams will open their continental campaigns in excellent shape.
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FA Siauliai are unbeaten in their last six matches and will be looking to extend the impressive streak against the visitors. They finished third last season in A Lyga – Lithuania's top flight – to qualify for the Conference League first qualifying round. The hosts are embarking on their first European campaign.
Šiauliečiai had a rough start to the 2024 season, managing just one win in eight matches, alongside three defeats. They have made some improvement since then and now sit fifth in the standings with 27 points, although still trailing the top spot by 22 points. Siauliai will hope to translate their renewed form in the UEFA Conference League.
Levadia missed the Estonian Meistriliiga title by only two points after finishing second behind champions Flora last season. However, they were able to snatch a spot in the Conference League first qualifying round alongside third and fourth-placed Tallinna Kalev and Paide Linnameeskond.
The visitors have been participating in European competitions since 1999-2000, reaching the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round in 2009-2010. Levadia are eying an 11th league title after establishing a 15-point lead atop the table with 15 rounds of matches to spare. They are unbeaten in their last 11 games.
FA Siauliai vs Levadia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Siauliai have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Siauliai have conceded only two goals in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Siauliai are yet to win the Lithuania top flight title, with their best record being a third-place finish in 2023.
- Levadia have won four times and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Siauliai have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches while Levadia have won their last five matches. Form Guide: Siauliai – W-W-D-D-D, Levadia – W-W-W-W-W.
FA Siauliai vs Levadia Prediction
Siauliai’s top scorer Eligijus Jankauskas (14 goals in 2023) has yet to live up to expectations this season. However, Dāvis Ikaunieks has been impressive this term, with eight goals to his name already.
Levadia boast impressive forwards like Brazilian Felipe Felicio and Richie Musaba, who have scored eight and six league goals respectively this season. Mihkel Ainsalu has netted five.
Siauliai are expected to come out on top based on home advantage.
Prediction: FA Siauliai 2-1 Levadia
FA Siauliai vs Levadia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – FA Siauliai to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: FA Siauliai to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Levadia to score - Yes