Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris Prediction and Betting Tips | Europa Conference League Gameweek 1
Europa Conference League · Thursday 15 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer · updated 2026-10-10
Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Kauno Žalgiris to The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer in Europa Conference League Gameweek 1 action on Thursday 15 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Brighton & Hove Albion have played 5 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 3.2 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 60% of them. At home they average 2.7 goals scored and 0.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 67% win rate. Kauno Žalgiris have played 6 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.0 goals scored and 2.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Brighton & Hove Albion are clear favourites at 71%, with the draw at 17% and Kauno Žalgiris at 12%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Brighton & Hove Albion 2.67, Kauno Žalgiris 1.05.
- Over 2.5 goals: 72% · both teams to score: 61%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (5 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Brighton & Hove Albion: form and key numbers
In style Brighton & Hove Albion keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.18 a match created, 1.74 conceded (goals minus xG: +5.1).
- Shots: 19.0 a match, 5.8 on target.
- Possession: 64.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 60% of matches (67% at home).
- Both teams scored in 40% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.4 a match.
- Discipline: 2.4 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.03.
Kauno Žalgiris: form and key numbers
- Shots: 7.5 a match, 4.2 on target.
- Possession: 50.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.34.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris: season averages side by side
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Per match this season | Kauno Žalgiris |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Matches | 6 |
| 3.2 | Goals scored | 1.0 |
| 1.0 | Goals conceded | 1.7 |
| 2.18 | Expected goals (xG) | – |
| 1.74 | xG conceded | – |
| 19.0 | Shots | 7.5 |
| 5.8 | On target | 4.2 |
| 64.6 | Possession % | 50.8 |
| 60% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 40% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 5.4 | Corners | 3.8 |
| 2.4 | Yellow cards | 1.7 |
| 7.03 | Average rating | 6.34 |
Players to watch
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Pascal Groß CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 68 · Chance creator, Creator (top 1% of his position)
- Bart Verbruggen GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 61 · Secure passer, Dominant in the air (top 19% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Maxim De Cuyper
Maxim De Cuyper, 25 · Brighton & Hove Albion · LWB · Attacking wing-back · Moneyball Score 60
Maxim De Cuyper, 25, plays as a wing-back for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Strongest for his role in expected goals and key passes. Weakest in duels won. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average wing-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LWB · Wing-back Natural, 60
- LM · Wide midfielder Accomplished, 58
- RWB · Wing-back Accomplished, 56
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals | 0.25 / 90 | 93% |
| Key passes | 2.54 / 90 | 89% |
| Accurate crosses | 1.69 / 90 | 81% |
| Dribbled past | 0.42 / 90 | 74% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.29 / 90 | 72% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Attacking full-back Full-back
- ★★★★ Attacking wing-back Wing-back
Scout's notes: Gets into scoring positions, Chance creator, Crosser.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 3.7 goals - 2.67 for Brighton & Hove Albion and 1.05 for Kauno Žalgiris - with over 2.5 goals at 72% and both teams scoring at 61%. Brighton & Hove Albion have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Kauno Žalgiris
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris betting tips
- Tip 1: Brighton & Hove Albion to win 71% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 72% by the model, 3.71 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 61% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.1 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.2 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris: questions and answers
When is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris is on Thursday 15 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Europa Conference League Gameweek 1.
Where is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris played?
At The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer, Brighton & Hove Albion's home ground.
Who will win Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Brighton & Hove Albion are the favourites: Brighton & Hove Albion 71%, draw 17%, Kauno Žalgiris 12%. Our prediction is Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Kauno Žalgiris.
Who is the player to watch in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Maxim De Cuyper of Brighton & Hove Albion: a attacking wing-back with a Moneyball Score of 60 against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 72%.
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