Lithuania will be facing Kosovo in a UEFA Nations League match at Darius and Girenas Stadium in Kaunas on Saturday. Lithuania is currently at the bottom of League C Group 2 with no points after two matches, while Kosovo is in second place with three points.
Lithuania’s previous Nations League campaign saw them narrowly escape relegation after a playoff win against Gibraltar. However, they are struggling this time around after losing their first two matches. They suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cyprus at home followed by a 3-1 loss to Romania away. Lithuania’s head coach Edgaras Jankauskas has only managed to win four out of 16 international games since taking charge in January 2023.
On the other hand, Kosovo also faced a defeat in their opening Nations League fixture against Romania but bounced back with a 4-0 victory over Cyprus. Kosovo’s top scorer Vedat Muriqi will be missing from the squad due to injury, but they still have quality in attack with players like Albion Rrahmani and Milot Rashica.
In terms of team news, Lithuania will be without defender Linas Klimavicius who recently announced his retirement from international football. Kosovo will be missing key players like Leart Paqarada, Astrit Selmani, and Vedat Muriqi due to injuries.
Possible lineups for the match include Gertmonas, Sirvys, Lekiatas, Girdvainis, Tutyskinas for Lithuania and Muric, Vojvoda, Am. Rrahmani, Aliti, Rrudhani for Kosovo.
In our prediction, we believe Kosovo will come out on top with a 2-0 victory over Lithuania. Both teams will be looking to secure a win to boost their chances of promotion in League C.
Overall, this match promises to be an exciting encounter between two nations looking to climb up the ranks in the Nations League. Fans can expect an intense battle on the field as both teams aim for victory.
