Brighton are third in the Premier League after three straight wins
Zalgiris have never previously played in the main stages of a European competition
The Lithuanians have lost their last two qualifiers away from home by a combined 8-0 scoreline
Brighton are among the favourites to win the Conference League this season and Fabian Hurzeler will be confident his side can make a winning start as Zalgiris visit the Amex Stadium on Thursday.
The Seagulls have put together a four-game winning streak in all competitions and are unbeaten since the 4-3 loss to Chelsea in August.
Zalgiris have won six of their last seven domestic games in Lithuania but facing Premier League opposition represents a major rise in grade.
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Key Stats
Brighton have won four games in a row across all competitions, scoring 13 goals
The Seagulls are unbeaten at home this season (W3, D1) and have won their last four European home games without conceding
Brighton have scored at least three goals in each of their last five competitive wins at the Amex Stadium
English clubs have a perfect 8-0 winning record when facing Lithuanian opponents
The visitors have shipped eight without reply in their last two European away matches
Brighton reached the last 16 of the Europa League in season 2023-24
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Score prediction
Team news
Brighton may shuffle their pack for this game. Stefanos Tzimas, Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh are on the injured list, while Pascal Struijk was sent off in the weekend win over Sunderland but is eligible now.
Matt O'Riley and Promise David are among those likely to gain some valuable game time.
French forward Fabien Ourega missed Zalgiris’ 3-0 win at FK Minija over the weekend but could return now for the visitors.
Need to know
This will be a first ever game for Zalgiris in the main stage of a UEFA competition. The Lithuanian side were eliminated from the Champions League and Europa League qualifiers by Dinamo Zagreb and Besiktas.
Brighton had their maiden European group stage adventure in 2023-24, topping their section ahead of Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens before losing to Roma in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Prediction
Brighton have been installed as favourites for the Conference League and the Seagulls should make short work of Lithuanian opponents Zalgiris in their first test.
The visiting side shipped eight goals on the road in dropping down from the Champions League and Europa League qualifiers as they lost to Dinamo Zagreb and Besiktas. They have responded well domestically but this is a much more difficult test for them.
Brighton boss Hurzeler is likely to make some changes and midfielder Matt O'Riley and forward Promise David are among those in line for minutes. Both could find the net in a one-sided contest.
Zalgiris faced 25 corners in their previous two European away trips and a corner count of at least 11 completes this bet builder.
