Neptūną Klaipėda vs BFA - 1 Lyga

There is a notable edge to this 1 Lyga fixture. When Neptūną Klaipėda meet BFA at the home ground on April 17, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the 1 Lyga contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Neptūną Klaipėda have held their own of late, LW in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 56%. BFA travel in decent nick, DW in their last five and a win rate of 52% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 1.32 versus 1.56 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. If he finds a way of those three players gelling and playing together - making one of them run in beyond - then Chelsea will have a very good season.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Neptūną Klaipėda will look to impose their style on home soil, while BFA are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

When Taiwo Oluwasefunmi is on the pitch — 1 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the 1 Lyga's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. They plan to open talks with PSG forward Bradley Barcola, but it will be a difficult deal to do with the French and European champions valuing him at around £145m.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the 1 Lyga picture. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.