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Zalgiris entertain Mura at LFF Stadium in the third round of UEFA Europa League qualifying on Thursday.
The two clubs squared off at the Fazanerija City Stadium last week in the first leg fixture, which ended in a goalless draw. Zalgiris are currently sitting atop the A Lyga table while Mura are winless in the Slovenian PrvaLiga after four games.
Both clubs took part in UEFA Champions League qualifying fixtures but were eliminated in the second round by Ferencvaros and Ludogorets respectively.
Zalgiris vs Mura Head-to-Head
The two clubs have met each other three times across all competitions. The first two games of this encounter came in the 1995-96 Champions League qualifiers. The head-to-head record is exactly even at the moment, with a win for either side and one game ending in a draw.
Zalgiris form guide (all competitions): W-D-L-L-W
Mura form guide (all competitions): D-L-D-W-W
Zalgiris vs Mura Head-to-Head
Zalgiris
The hosts continue to be without the services of right-back Marko Karamoko, who has been ruled out with a leg fracture. Saulius Mikoliunas is suspended for their upcoming league fixture but that won't affect his involvement in the game.
Injured: Marko Karamako
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Mura
The visiting side do not have any injury or suspension concerns. We expect them to field a similar squad for Thursday's game as they did last week.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Zalgiris vs Mura Predicted XI
FK Zalgiris predicted XI (4-3-3): Edvinas Gertmonas; Saulius Mikoliunas, Elhadji Pape Diaw, Nemanja Ljubisavljevic, Joel Bopesu; Ogenyi Onazi, Ovidijus Verbickas, Mantas Kuklys; Frances Kyeremeh, Josip Tadic, Hugo Videmont
NS Mura predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Matko Obradovic; Zan Karnicnik, Jan Gorenc, Matic Marusko; Ziga Kous, Tomi Horvat, Alen Kozar, Klemen Sturm; Luka Bobicanec; Amadej Marosa, Kai Cipot
Zalgiris vs Mura Prediction
The last time these sides met, it was a closely contested affair. Zalgiris have dropped points just once at home in the 2021-22 campaign. Mura have played just four games in the league and are yet to record a win. This lack of playing time may work against them on Thursday.
We predict a narrow win for the hosts, who should be able to make it to the playoff round.
Prediction: Zalgiris 2-1 Mura
