- Recent form: Besiktas JK have won their last five matches, including the previous game against Zalgiris Kauno.
- Away defence: Besiktas JK have been excellent away from home recently, conceding just four goals in their last five games.
- Home record: Zalgiris Kauno's home record is stronger than their recent run suggests (W3, D1, L1).
Black Eagles have the momentum
Form & momentum
Besiktas JK enter this game on the back of a five-game winning streak and they have won two of their five away matches across all competitions, conceding just four times in the process. After beating Zalgiris Kauno 3-0 in the previous match, The Black Eagles have momentum to take into this second-leg clash and they look likely to win the series.
Road record & creators
Besiktas have been extremely solid on the road, winning two, drawing two and losing just one. Orkun Kokcu has been their greatest threat, scoring three goals in these five games, while Junior Olaitan has provided three assists in the same five and is capable of adding a cutting edge in the final third.
Opposition approach
Zalgiris are a decent side, but they will have to be very good to take this game and keep Besiktas at arm's length. Zeljko Sopic has his side keeping it compact, pragmatic and disciplined, looking to frustrate their superior opponents and hoping to get a quick counter every now and then.
Kauno can keep the game tight
Besiktas are rightful favorites for this match at 1.38, but Kauno will be a lot closer than 7.3 odds suggest and even the draw at 4.85 looks like a big number given Besiktas have won their last five. Besiktas should control the game and get a win, but Kauno are capable of keeping things close enough to ensure the tie isn't blown open, which is why I'm siding with the home team.
- Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score – yes at 1.85 also appeals as Besiktas will look to play at tempo, while Vincenzo Italiano has them pressing high up the field, turning regains into sharp vertical attacks.
- Kauno will score opportunities from set plays, balls in behind or from their second-ball game, averaging 2.20 goals per game at home this season with 11 in total.
