Our prediction for this Nations League match:
A spot in the Nations League C will be at stake when Gibraltar and Lithuania face each other in a highly-anticipated double-header. Gibraltar failed to impress in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, with the team losing each of their eight group games and, as a result, they are seen as underdogs in Thursday’s encounter.
The Lithuanians, on the other hand, aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Cyprus and they will not have a better opportunity than this to return to winning ways. Even though the two teams meet for the first time in a competitive match, away win should be considered as Gibraltar conceded 33 goals in total in the previous five games in all competitions. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be experienced forward Fedor Cernych, who has netted 14 goals in 89 appearances for the national team.
Highlighted Team (Lithuania):
Lithuania was occupied by Soviet Union in 1940 and 50 years later they regained their independence. The Lithuania national football team played their first official game on June 24, 1923, with the team suffering a heavy 5-0 loss to Estonia in Kaunas.
The former Soviet republic have yet to book their place at the finals of a major tournament, but they were competitive in the UEFA Euro 2004 qualifiers as they managed to play out a draw with Germany on the road. Lithuania managed to beat Scotland in the qualifiers for the 2004 European Championship, but they eventually failed to book their place at the showpiece tournament in Portugal. Marius Stankevicius is considered Lithuania’s most notable footballer as he played for the likes of Lazio, Hannover, Sampdoria, Sevilla and Valencia in the past.
LFF Stadium is the home ground of the Lithuania national football team and the venue, who capacity is 5.067, was opened in 2004. Lithuania play their home games on artificial turf.