The Lithuanian A Lyga is starting to heat up as Banga Gargždai plays host to Hegelmann Litauen at Gargždų miesto stadionas on August 13th, 2025 (kick-off at 04.00 PM UTC). This Week 28 match sees two teams in very different places: Banga are 8th in the table with 15 points, struggling to avoid the relegation zone, while Hegelmann are 2nd in the standings with 30 points, on the brink of a title race.
History is against Banga—Hegelmann have recorded 12 wins in their 21 meetings—but Banga have delighted fans with surprises before, including winning 2-0 at the beginning of March in 2025. The big question is whether home advantage can close the gap in quality.
Match Overview
- Date: August 13th, 2025
- Kick-Off: 17:00 GMT
- Venue: Gargždų miesto stadionas, Gargždai
- Competition: Lithuanian A Lyga – Week 28
- Banga Position: 8th–15 points
- Hegelmann Position: 2nd – 30 points
- Last 5 Matches:
- Banga: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses (W-D-L)
- Hegelmann: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (W-D-L)
Betting markets show Hegelmann as current favorites, with odds extrapolated at roughly 1.75 for Hegelmann to win away, 3.50 for a draw, and 4.50 for a home upset.
Team Form & Recent Results
Banga Gargždai—Fighting to Climb the Table
Banga have not been consistent, having only won 4 of their last 10 matches. Their recent form has also not enamored many to their lowly league placement—the bright spark is an impressive 4 wins from 10 games at home, but it is concerning they have only scored 10 goals and detrimentally conceded 11 goals. This creates the context of a -1-goal difference.
Last 5 Matches:
W - Banga 2 - 0 Riteriai
W - Banga 1 - 0 FA Šiauliai
L - Banga 0 - 2 Rosenborg (UEFA Conference League)
L - Panevėžys (score ersega mencu Stobhadul ol flis)
L - Rosenborg 5 - 0 Banga
Banga's trend of producing clean sheets in their last two league games looks promising, though they were against two teams lower down the league. Banga will find Hegelmann's offensive capabilities a lot more vigorous a test.
Hegelmann Litauen—Title Contenders
Hegelmann Litauen has been the most consistent A Lyga side in 2025. At home they have been nearly perfect, where they have 5 wins from 10 and average 1.83 goals per game.
Last 5 Matches:
L – Hegelmann 0-1 Dainava
W – Hegelmann 3-1 FA Šiauliai (LFF Cup)
W – Džiugas Telšiai 0-1 Hegelmann
W – Hegelmann 3-0 Riteriai
D – Kauno Žalgiris (score TBC)
They have one of the league's most solid defenses and have only conceded 3 goals in their last 5 games. However, the question on bettors' minds will be whether they can break through Banga's low block.
Head-to-Head Summary
Total meetings: 21
Hegelmann Wins: 12
Banga Wins: 5
Draws: 4
Last Meeting: May 31, 2025 – Hegelmann 2-0 Banga
Biggest Win: Hegelmann 3-0 Banga (Aug 2024)
Hegelmann's superiority is obvious; however, Banga has managed 3 clean sheets in their last 5 home games against Hegelmann, so they are capable of frustrating the visitors.
Tactical Analysis & Key Players to Watch
Banga Gargždai
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Strengths: Maintained compact shape in defense, delivery from set pieces
Weaknesses: Struggles to score; poor at defending against pace in wide areas
Key Player: Tomas Urbaitis—The main controller in Banga's midfield
Hegelmann Litauen
Formation: 4-3-3
Strengths: High pressing, quick transitions (with pace), finishing ability
Weaknesses: Can struggle with a deep defensive block
Key Player: Vilius Armanavicius—Captain and "engine" in midfield
Banga vs. Hegelmann Predictions & Betting Tips
Main Prediction:
Hegelmann Litauen Win or Draw (X2) – With a better run of form and a better head-to-head record, it seems unlikely they will lose.
Alternative Bets:
Under 2.5 Goals—both are very defensively sound sides, so it could possibly be low in fact.
Correct Score 1-2 – Hegelmann may just edge this with a narrow victory. Value Markets:
First Team to Score: Hegelmann (better away from home)
Both Teams to Score – No: Banga have matches that rarely see shots, let alone goals, at both ends.
Final Score Prediction
Predicted Score: Banga Gargždai 1-2 Hegelmann Litauen
Why is this match a betting opportunity?
This Lyga match-up has everything you want when it comes to betting opportunities—a motivated underdog, a title contender under pressure, and strong statistical trends pointing to value bets.
Hegelmann's strength on the road, coupled with their head-to-head record, suggests they can avoid losing, and Banga have improved their defense, suggesting a reduced likelihood of scoring for Hegelmann.
