FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Šiauliai - A Lyga

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Šiauliai together at the home ground on May 6, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the A Lyga occasion. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

There is little to choose between FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Šiauliai on paper, and the A Lyga encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, LWLWL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 46.43%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, L in their last five and a win rate of just 10.34% telling its own story. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — FK Zalgiris Vilnius average 1.46 per game to Šiauliai's 0.83, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. FK Zalgiris Vilnius will look to impose their style on home soil, while Šiauliai are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Dundee defender Ryan Astley has insisted Duncan Ferguson would be a great pick to become the next Scotland manager, having worked with him at Everton - Daily Record.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the A Lyga fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.