Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Zalgiris prediction: UEFA Conference League, 15 October 2026

Match recap: Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 FK Kauno Zalgiris, UEFA Conference League, 15 October 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion beat FK Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 in Matchday 1 of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday 15 October 2026. The match was played at the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer.

Score period by period

Brighton & Hove Albion scored 2 goals in each half while FK Kauno Zalgiris did not score in either.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form is the only axis, and it separates the sides on goals. Brighton & Hove Albion have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses across 10 Premier League matches between Saturday 14 March 2026 and Saturday 5 September 2026, scoring 16 and conceding 11, while FK Kauno Zalgiris have 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in 7 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 13.

Our prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion hold a slight edge as favourites for Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Zalgiris, Thursday 15 October 2026.

Brighton & Hove Albion carry the stronger overall record, 5 wins from 10 with a goal tally of 16 scored and 11 conceded, against 3 wins from 7 and 7 scored, 13 conceded for FK Kauno Zalgiris. Recent form is closer. Brighton & Hove Albion took 4 points from their last five (D-W-L-L-L), while FK Kauno Zalgiris took 6 (W-L-L-L-W), and the visitors are 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses away from home against a home record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss for Brighton & Hove Albion. On balance, the call is a home win.

Who is favoured for Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Zalgiris?

Brighton & Hove Albion are the slight favourites for Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Zalgiris, built on 5 wins from 10 and a 16-11 goal record against 3 wins from 7 and 7-13 for the visitors.

When and where Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Zalgiris is played

Brighton & Hove Albion host FK Kauno Zalgiris in Matchday 1 of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday 15 October 2026. The venue is the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer. It holds 31876. This is the opening matchday of the competition for both sides.

Key facts

Recent form: Brighton & Hove Albion and FK Kauno Zalgiris

The figures for Brighton & Hove Albion cover 10 matches between Saturday 14 March 2026 and Saturday 5 September 2026, while those for FK Kauno Zalgiris cover their matches in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

Brighton & Hove Albion won 5, drew 2 and lost 3 of 10 matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding 11, with a sequence of D-W-L-L-L, newest first. Their home record reads 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 5, away 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 5, and the most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League.

5W 2D 3L in 10 games1.6 scored · 1.1 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-1L · Away 2W-1D-2L

FK Kauno Zalgiris won 3, drew 1 and lost 3 of 7 matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 13, with a sequence of W-L-L-L-W, newest first. They recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4 at home and 1 win and 2 losses from 3 away, most recently beating Besiktas Istanbul 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League.

3W 1D 3L in 7 games1.0 scored · 1.9 conceded per gameHome 2W-1D-1L · Away 1W-0D-2L

Brighton & Hove Albion and FK Kauno Zalgiris squads

Key data

Brighton & Hove Albion have 4 points from their last five results. FK Kauno Zalgiris have 6. Brighton & Hove Albion scored 16 goals and conceded 11 in 10 matches, while FK Kauno Zalgiris scored 7 and conceded 13 in 7 matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is Brighton & Hove Albion's recent form before facing FK Kauno Zalgiris?

Brighton & Hove Albion won 5, drew 2 and lost 3 of 10 matches. Their last five read D-W-L-L-L. They scored 16 and conceded 11, and their latest result was a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League.

How have FK Kauno Zalgiris performed before playing Brighton & Hove Albion?

FK Kauno Zalgiris won 3, drew 1 and lost 3 of 7 matches. They scored 7 goals and conceded 13. Their sequence reads W-L-L-L-W, ending with a 1-0 win over Besiktas Istanbul in the UEFA Europa League.

Where do Brighton & Hove Albion play FK Kauno Zalgiris in the UEFA Conference League?

The match is at the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer. It is Matchday 1. The stadium holds 31876, and the fixture is on Thursday 15 October 2026.