FA Šiauliai II vs Jonava - 1 Lyga

There is a notable edge to this 1 Lyga fixture. When FA Šiauliai II meet Jonava at the home ground on April 19, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Both FA Šiauliai II and Jonava will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 1 Lyga. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, W across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 16%. Jonava have blown hot and cold, LL across their last five and a season win rate of 28%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. FA Šiauliai II will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Jonava will back themselves to cause problems on the break. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Taiwo Oluwasefunmi, with 1 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Against Leverkusen, what turned out to be the winning goal was scored by David Mokwa, a young striker plucked from Hoffenheim's reserves in January.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.