Petrovac vs Žalgiris preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadion Beroe Yesterday - 6:45 PM
Europa Conference League
Petrovac Petrovac
Žalgiris Žalgiris
KICKOFF : Yesterday - 6:45 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Petrovac welcome Žalgiris to Stadion Beroe for the opening leg of their Europa Conference League first qualifying round encounter. Both sides enter the tie with identical power scores of fifty points, leaving no clear advantage on paper for either team. The fixture marks the start of the 2026/2027 European campaign for these clubs, with the winner advancing to the next stage after the return match. Limited domestic form data is available ahead of the contest, reflecting the early timing in the season. The match will test how each squad adapts to the demands of continental football under the current conditions. Structural balance appears even given the shared metrics, setting up an intriguing opener.

TL;DR

  • Structural: The tie is the first leg of a two-match knockout in the Europa Conference League qualifying phase.
  • Form: Both teams register zero form scores with no recent match data recorded.
  • Squad: Petrovac is listed as the stronger side despite equal power scores of fifty.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both sides ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: No transition or open-play data is provided for either team.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece statistics are unavailable due to missing xG inputs.
  • xVariable: Power scores sit level at fifty points with zero advantage recorded.
  • Market: Petrovac 29.2% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.6% (Δ+0%) | Žalgiris 44.2% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Petrovac Z. Dragićević
Z. Dragićević
VS
Žalgiris A. Skerla
A. Skerla
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Petrovac
29.21%
Draw
26.64%
Away Žalgiris
44.15%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Petrovac
Žalgiris
Power Score
50
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Petrovac Opponent-weighted form score
Žalgiris Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Petrovac Žalgiris

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Petrovac Petrovac Home
0 matches
Žalgiris Žalgiris Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:06:23+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 09, 2026, 06:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Stadion Beroe
Capacity
12128
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Dmitriy Kubryak
Viktor Nyzhnyk
Maryna Striletska
Maksym Skrypnyk

Squad

Referee : Dmitriy Kubryak

Squad

1
Suad Ličina
Suad Ličina Goalkeeper
25
Marko Kordić
Marko Kordić Goalkeeper
33
Dejan Boljević
Dejan Boljević Defender
5
Aleksandar Kapisoda
Aleksandar Kapisoda Defender
29
Danilo Pešukić
Danilo Pešukić Defender
44
Marko Merdović
Marko Merdović Defender
Ognjen Obradović
Ognjen Obradović Defender
Robert Gjelaj
Robert Gjelaj Defender
18
Stefan Fićović
Stefan Fićović Midfielder
23
Zaim Divanović
Zaim Divanović Midfielder
22
Dragan Miranović
Dragan Miranović Midfielder
32
Strahinja Tešović
Strahinja Tešović Midfielder
Ivan Vukčević
Ivan Vukčević Attacker
9
Boban Đorđević
Boban Đorđević Attacker
Nikola Janjić
Nikola Janjić Attacker
Vuk Striković
Vuk Striković Attacker
Referee : Dmitriy Kubryak

Squad

12
Vincentas Šarkauskas
Vincentas Šarkauskas Goalkeeper
1
Carlos Raúl Olses Quijada
Carlos Raúl Olses Quijada Goalkeeper
95
Dominykas Čekavičius
Dominykas Čekavičius Goalkeeper
21
Dominik Franke
Dominik Franke Defender
77
Jury Kendysh
Jury Kendysh Defender
15
Petar Bosančić
Petar Bosančić Defender
13
Klaudijus Upstas
Klaudijus Upstas Defender
5
Grigore Ioan Turda
Grigore Ioan Turda Defender
26
Younn Zahary
Younn Zahary Defender
4
Danny Koy Lupano
Danny Koy Lupano Defender
23
Saba Mamatsashvili
Saba Mamatsashvili Defender
14
Martynas Šetkus
Martynas Šetkus Defender
44
Patrik Matyžonok
Patrik Matyžonok Defender
25
Vytis Pavilonis
Vytis Pavilonis Defender
17
Giedrius Matulevičius
Giedrius Matulevičius Midfielder
22
Ovidijus Verbickas
Ovidijus Verbickas Midfielder
18
Deividas Šešplaukis
Deividas Šešplaukis Midfielder
9
Gustas Jarusevičius
Gustas Jarusevičius Midfielder
10
Paulius Golubickas
Paulius Golubickas Midfielder
20
Ivan Lytvynenko
Ivan Lytvynenko Midfielder
29
Kajus Bička
Kajus Bička Midfielder
88
Dariuš Stankevičius
Dariuš Stankevičius Midfielder
6
Marko Capan
Marko Capan Midfielder
8
Liviu Ion Antal
Liviu Ion Antal Attacker
7
Nemanja Mihajlović
Nemanja Mihajlović Attacker
19
Stanislav Bilenkiy
Stanislav Bilenkiy Attacker
11
Nikola Petković
Nikola Petković Attacker
70
Bryan Silva Teixeira
Bryan Silva Teixeira Attacker
27
Matas Vareika
Matas Vareika Attacker
33
Nedas Klimavičius
Nedas Klimavičius Attacker

CONCLUSION

The opening leg at Stadion Beroe presents an evenly matched contest between Petrovac and Žalgiris. With power ratings level and minimal prior form indicators available, the outcome will likely hinge on how each side executes on the night. Both teams face the challenge of integrating into European competition early in their schedules. The return fixture will provide further clarity after this initial encounter. Observers can expect a cautious approach as neither side holds a measurable edge entering the tie. Preparation and tactical discipline will be decisive factors in determining which team carries momentum forward.