Match report
Kauno Žalgiris 1-4 Brann: match report
Brann secured a 4-1 victory over Kauno Žalgiris in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, with N. Holm scoring a hat-trick.
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Brann defeated Kauno Žalgiris 4-1 in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday at NFA stadionas in Kaunas.
N. Castro opened the scoring for Brann with a penalty in the 7th minute, making it 1-0. Kauno Žalgiris equalised quickly through Renan Oliveira in the 12th minute, bringing the score to 1-1.
Brann regained the lead in the 25th minute with N. Holm scoring from an assist by J. Soltvedt, making it 2-1. N. Holm struck again in the 40th minute, assisted by E. Gudmundsson, extending the lead to 3-1.
In the 85th minute, N. Holm completed his hat-trick with a goal assisted by K. Eriksen, sealing the match at 4-1 for Brann.
Kauno Žalgiris received five yellow cards during the match: I. Fiolic (36'), Leo Ribeiro (37'), F. Ourega (42'), N. Iyobosa Edokpolor (54'), and A. Hernandez (90'). Brann's E. Gudmundsson was also booked in the 68th minute.
In terms of key statistics, Brann dominated possession with 67% compared to Kauno Žalgiris's 33%. Brann had 8 shots on target, while Kauno Žalgiris managed only 2. The expected goals (xG) were 3.4 for Brann and 1.6 for Kauno Žalgiris.
Going into the game, Brann were in 12th place with 3 points from 1 match, while Kauno Žalgiris were in 36th place with 0 points from 1 match.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Kauno Žalgiris vs Brann preview: form & prediction
Kauno Žalgiris will face Brann in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 22 October at 17:45 BST at NFA stadionas in Kaunas.
Kauno Žalgiris have had a mixed recent form, winning three and losing two of their last five matches. They secured a 1-0 victory against Sūduva Marijampolė on 19 October but suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton on 15 October.
Brann's recent form shows two wins and three losses in their last five games. They lost 3-1 to Vålerenga on 18 October but previously won 2-1 against Lincoln Red Imps on 15 October.
In the league table, Brann currently sit in 12th place with 3 points from 1 match, while Kauno Žalgiris are in 36th place with 0 points from 1 match.
Historically, both teams will be looking to improve their standings in this competition. Brann are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, suggesting they have the edge going into the game.
Match Events
All events- 90'Aldayr Hernández
- 88'E. Gudmundsson(Out: B. Finne)
- 88'N. Castro(Out: J. Laegreid)
- 85'N. Holm(1 - 4)(Assist: K. Eriksen)
- 82'Renan Oliveira(Out: G. Debeljuh)
- 75'J. Torsvik(Out: T. Pedersen)
- 75'J. Soltvedt(Out: V. Dragsnes)
- 68'Eggert Aron Guðmundsson
Match Statistics
All stats- 33%Possession67%
- 1.60Expected Goals (xG)3.40
- 2Shots on Target8
- 1Corners4
- 12Fouls18
Prediction
Live win probability
Kauno Žalgiris 1%Draw 4%Brann 96%
Brann is most likely to win the game against Kauno Žalgiris.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa Conference League · League Stage 2
- VenueNFA stadionas, Kaunas · 500
- RefereeIlic, Pavle
- ForecastCloudy, 13.15°C
Last five games
Kauno ŽalgirisLWLWW
BrannLWLWL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Panathinaikos | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 |  FC Lugano | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Brann | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 4 |  Trabzonspor | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 5 |  FC Twente | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 |  Monaco | 2 | +4 | 6 |
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Kauno Žalgiris vs Brann: result, stats & highlights
Kauno Žalgiris and Brann finished 1-4 in the UEFA Europa Conference League (League Stage 2) at NFA stadionas. Played: (your local time).
Kauno Žalgiris are 36th in the table on 0 points; Brann are 3rd on 6.
Recent form: Kauno Žalgiris LWLWW, Brann LWLWL.
Head-to-head (last 1): Kauno Žalgiris 0 wins, 0 draws, Brann 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.