Arda vs Kauno Zalgiris Prediction & Betting Tips (14 August)

The Bulgarian club of Arda was very lucky in the first leg ... He won the victory on the Kauno Zalgiris 0-1 field thanks to the fate and the expulsion of the local team midfielder from the 2nd minute of play, distorting the result of this 1/2 final first.The current 8th of Efbet League 1 Victory, 2 draws, 1 defeat has only won 2 times in regulation time in its last 10 games for a little over a month. Arda has just been hung on her lands against Lok.plovdiv 0-0 on Monday, signing her 3rd now at home after HJK 0-0 on the European scene and Lok.

sofia 1-1 in the league. With only 1 success in her last 7 receptions, Arda is feverish at Arena Arda.After its long series of invincibility 15 victories and 3 draws between April 27 and August 7, the Lithuanian club Kauno Zalgiris lost its last 2 games against Arda 0-1 in the first leg in the European Cup and against Suduva 0-2 in the 1/4 final of the Lithuania Cup. Unbeaten outside since September 22, 2024 11 victories and 4 draws, the current leader of A Lyga remains on 1 success in Zalgiris 1-2 on August 4. In this Europa conference league, Kauno Zalgiris performed during his two trips to Penybont 1-1 and Valur 1-2. Never 2 without 3?

Off the pitch, Kauno Žalgiris has enjoyed relative stability, unlike their city rivals FK Žalgiris, whose fans recently staged a dramatic protest against coach Vladimir Cheburin. Kauno’s squad depth has been a quiet strength, with striker Francis Kyeremeh and defender Edvinas Girdvainis emerging as consistent performers. Their ability to respond under pressure will be tested in Kardzhali, where the atmosphere is expected to be intense. The team’s recent away form in Europe, including a win over Valur in Iceland, suggests they won’t go down without a fight.

Expect a tightly contested match with moments of brilliance from both sides. Arda’s home advantage and tactical cohesion should give them the edge, but Kauno Žalgiris has the firepower to strike back. A 2–1 scoreline in favor of Arda feels plausible—Borukov to open the scoring, Auzmendi to equalize, and a late winner from substitute Emil Tsankov sealing the deal. With both teams hungry for continental progression, this clash promises drama, grit, and a touch of flair.

• Summary: Arda Kardzhali is going head to head with FK Kauno Žalgiris starting on 14 Aug 2025 at 17:30 UTC at Arena Arda stadium, Kardzhali city, Bulgaria. The match is a part of the UEFA Conference League, Qualification .
• Referee: Ante Culina