On Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium in Budapest, we have a tour of the Honved vs Zalgiris duel in the Europa League preliminaries. Does the host band go to Lithuania with advantage?

Honved – Time Form, Latest Results, Statistics

Honved had a series of seven consecutive games without defeat in the championship at the end of the previous season, but despite all this, he managed only a 4th place, which would not have gone into the European Cups. But the band in the Hungarian capital played the Cup final, lost with MOL Vidi, score 1-2. As Vidi got 2nd position in the championship, Honved has automatic access to the current Europa League. The team led by Italian Sannino this season has more strangers in the batch, but none that really impress. Maybe Ben-Hatira, 30, a Bundesliga midfielder.

Zalgiris – the form of the moment, the latest results, statistics

Zalgiris is in full championship, being in second position in Lithuania with 40 points after 17 stages, goal 38-15. In the last round, he beat home at Riteriai, score 2-1. Thus, the band in Vilnius has reached five consecutive victories in the championship. Antal is the team’s top scorer in the main home game with 9 goals. Last year, Zalgiris came to the third round of the season, with Sevilla removed. The Lithuanians lost just 1-0 in Spain.

Honved vs Zalgiris Picks

We could say that Zalgiris has more experience in these preliminary tournaments, but the Hungarian club has a stronger championship and more material resources. The guests have the advantage of being in full competition in Lithuania, so although they think the hosts will be imposing, they may not make it to a big difference. I will go on the prognosis that seems to me the safest.

Our Prediction: 1

Odds: 1.70