Jonava vs Babrungas - 1 Lyga

All eyes turn to the home ground on May 22, 2026 as Jonava welcome Babrungas in a 1 Lyga encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. The defender has entered the third year of his scholarship agreement, and United have hoped to tie Kukonki down to a professional contract, which was initially agreed last year.

Both camps will view the 1 Lyga meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Consistency has eluded Jonava in recent weeks, with LL in their last five and a win rate of 28% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. Few sides travel as well as the visitors, with WW in their last five and a win rate of 76% marking them out as a class apart. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. That result ended the European giants' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition, as Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham were contained by an "incredible" performance from a player barely anyone outside of France had heard of.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Jonava will look to impose their style on home soil, while Babrungas are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Sure, Scott O’Neil has managed to secure new investment for LIV Golf, but the league will surely operate under certain financial constraints going forward.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 2-2. With positions in the 1 Lyga table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".