Kauno Žalgiris vs KÍ preview

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S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas Today - 4:00 PM
Champions League
Kauno Žalgiris KAU
KÍ KÍ
KICKOFF : Today - 4:00 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 0

CONTEXT

Kauno Žalgiris welcomes KÍ to S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas for the second leg of their Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie. The first meeting ended goalless, leaving the aggregate level at 0-0 as the sides reconvene. KÍ carries a modest power advantage of 8.9 points and leads in form metrics as well. Both clubs operate without recent domestic league positions to reference, given the international nature of the competition. The home side must find attacking rhythm on familiar turf while the visitors aim to protect their narrow edge from the opening encounter. Limited underlying data leaves several performance areas reliant on proxy estimates. Squad depth and tactical adjustments will likely shape the outcome in this decisive return fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural: This encounter marks the second leg of a Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie at S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas.
  • Form: KÍ posts a superior form score of 38.89 against Kauno Žalgiris on 27.78.
  • Squad: KÍ registers the higher power score at 41.11 compared with 32.22 for the hosts.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency indicators are unavailable for either side in the provided dataset.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not supplied ahead of the second leg.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxy data for both teams.
  • xVariable: KÍ holds an 8.9 point power advantage entering the return match.
  • Market: Kauno Žalgiris 54.2% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.1% (Δ+0%) | KÍ 19.7% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Kauno Žalgiris Ž. Sopić
Ž. Sopić
VS
KÍ M. Powell
M. Powell
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.33
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
KÍ Rank: D
Drita Rank: 58 W
Drita Rank: 57 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kauno Žalgiris Rank: D
Atert Bissen Rank: W
Atert Bissen Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Kauno Žalgiris
54.22%
Draw
26.09%
Away KÍ
19.69%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
32.22
41.11
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kauno Žalgiris
KÍ
Power Score
32.22
41.11
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Kauno Žalgiris — Opponent-weighted form score
KÍ — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kauno Žalgiris KÍ

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Kauno Žalgiris KAU Home
1 matches
KÍ KÍ Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-28T00:04:28+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 29, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 0
Stadium
S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas
Capacity
15315
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
David Smajc
David Gabrovec
Tomaž Černe
Zan Jazbec

Squad

Referee : David Smajc

Squad ▼

55
Tomas Švedkauskas
Tomas Švedkauskas Goalkeeper
22
Deividas Mikelionis
Deividas Mikelionis Goalkeeper
1
Joris Aliukonis
Joris Aliukonis Goalkeeper
37
Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor
Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor Defender
3
Anton Tolordava
Anton Tolordava Defender
77
Rokas Lekiatas
Rokas Lekiatas Defender
23
Aldayr Hernández Basanta
Aldayr Hernández Basanta Defender
4
Luka Racic
Luka Racic Defender
45
Joris Moutachy
Joris Moutachy Defender
33
Marko Konatar
Marko Konatar Defender
66
Eduardas Jurjonas
Eduardas Jurjonas Defender
2
Tautvydas Burdzilauskas
Tautvydas Burdzilauskas Defender
14
Vykintas Slivka
Vykintas Slivka Midfielder
10
Gratas Sirgedas
Gratas Sirgedas Midfielder
17
Ivan Fiolić
Ivan Fiolić Midfielder
7
Amine Benchaib
Amine Benchaib Midfielder
32
Franco Baldassarra
Franco Baldassarra Midfielder
8
Yukiyoshi Karashima
Yukiyoshi Karashima Midfielder
11
Fedor Černych
Fedor Černych Attacker
70
Fabien Ourega
Fabien Ourega Attacker
15
Leonardo Ribeiro Da Cruz
Leonardo Ribeiro Da Cruz Attacker
19
Renan Abner do Carmo de Oliveira
Renan Abner do Carmo de Oliveira Attacker
99
Haris Kadrić
Haris Kadrić Attacker
9
Leon Kreković
Leon Kreković Attacker
24
Motiejus Burba
Motiejus Burba Attacker
Referee : David Smajc

Squad ▼

96
Mark Jensen
Mark Jensen Goalkeeper
12
Nicolai Vinter Christensen
Nicolai Vinter Christensen Goalkeeper
26
Gilli Rólantsson
Gilli Rólantsson Defender
22
Odmar Færø
Odmar Færø Defender
23
Jóannes Danielsen
Jóannes Danielsen Defender
6
Daniel Johansen
Daniel Johansen Defender
36
Jean Carlos de Brito Borges
Jean Carlos de Brito Borges Defender
2
Gastón Tellechea
Gastón Tellechea Defender
—
Símun Kalsö
Símun Kalsö Defender
10
Hallur Hansson
Hallur Hansson Midfielder
8
Jákup Biskopstø Andreasen
Jákup Biskopstø Andreasen Midfielder
5
Deni Pavlović
Deni Pavlović Midfielder
25
Hampus Näsström
Hampus Näsström Midfielder
—
Mansour Sinyan
Mansour Sinyan Midfielder
28
Oussama Ali
Oussama Ali Midfielder
24
Martín Rodrigo González
Martín Rodrigo González Midfielder
9
Páll Klettskard
Páll Klettskard Attacker
7
Árni Frederiksberg
Árni Frederiksberg Attacker
17
Filip Brattbakk
Filip Brattbakk Attacker
20
Erlend Hustad
Erlend Hustad Attacker
11
Jonn Johannesen
Jonn Johannesen Attacker
27
Dávid Reynheim
Dávid Reynheim Attacker

CONCLUSION

Kauno Žalgiris will look to exploit home support and break the deadlock established in the first leg. KÍ arrives with stronger underlying numbers and must manage the pressure of defending a clean sheet across two matches. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece figures places greater emphasis on observed patterns from earlier rounds. Both teams face the task of balancing caution with the need to create chances in what promises to be a tightly contested return fixture. Squad rotation and in-game adjustments could prove decisive as fatigue from the opening encounter lingers. The level aggregate ensures the visitors retain flexibility while the hosts carry the initiative to force a result on their own pitch.