Kauno Žalgiris VS Dinamo Zagreb

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe

S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas Tue, 11 Aug - 5:00 PM

Champions League

Kauno Žalgiris KAU

Dinamo Zagreb GNK

KICKOFF : Tue, 11 Aug - 5:00 PM

3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2

CONTEXT

Kauno Žalgiris host Dinamo Zagreb at the S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas in the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie. The Lithuanian side enters as the marginally stronger team according to underlying power metrics, holding a narrow 1.6 point edge over their Croatian visitors. Both clubs operate with limited recent domestic form data available, yet the home side shows a slight advantage in that department as well. The fixture represents a significant step up in competition level for Kauno Žalgiris against a side with greater European pedigree. Tactical discipline and individual quality will likely decide progression to the next stage. The match promises an intriguing contrast between the hosts' organised approach and the away team's technical resources.

TL;DR

Structural: Kauno Žalgiris hold a narrow power advantage of 1.6 points over Dinamo Zagreb.
Form: Kauno Žalgiris post a form score of 30 compared to Dinamo Zagreb's 27.78.
Squad: Squad depth information remains unavailable for both teams ahead of the match.
Efficiency: Detailed efficiency data is not provided for this qualifying round fixture.
Transition: Transition play metrics are unavailable due to limited underlying data.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
xVariable: Kauno Žalgiris are identified as the stronger team entering the second leg.
Market: Kauno Žalgiris 12.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 19.3% (Δ+0%) | Dinamo Zagreb 68.5% (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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

Ž. Sopić

M. Kovačević

1.8

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.67

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Kauno Žalgiris

12.25%

Draw

19.29%

Dinamo Zagreb

68.45%

Team Power Ranking

32.39

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Kauno Žalgiris

Dinamo Zagreb

Power Score

32.39

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.

Kauno Žalgiris — Opponent-weighted form score

Dinamo Zagreb — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kauno Žalgiris Dinamo Zagreb

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 11, 2026, 05:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2

Stadium

S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas

Capacity

15315

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

Ž. Sopić Coach

Squad ▼

Tomas Švedkauskas Goalkeeper

Deividas Mikelionis Goalkeeper

Joris Aliukonis Goalkeeper

Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor Defender

Anton Tolordava Defender

Rokas Lekiatas Defender

Aldayr Hernández Basanta Defender

Luka Racic Defender

Joris Moutachy Defender

Marko Konatar Defender

Eduardas Jurjonas Defender

Tautvydas Burdzilauskas Defender

Vykintas Slivka Midfielder

Gratas Sirgedas Midfielder

Ivan Fiolić Midfielder

Amine Benchaib Midfielder

Franco Baldassarra Midfielder

Yukiyoshi Karashima Midfielder

Fedor Černych Attacker

Fabien Ourega Attacker

Leonardo Ribeiro Da Cruz Attacker

Renan Abner do Carmo de Oliveira Attacker

Haris Kadrić Attacker

Leon Kreković Attacker

Motiejus Burba Attacker

Manager ▼

M. Kovačević Coach

Squad ▼

Daniel Zagorac Goalkeeper

Ivan Filipović Goalkeeper

Ivan Nevistić Goalkeeper

Antonio Rajić Goalkeeper

Kévin Théophile-Catherine Defender

Stjepan Radeljić Defender

Bruno Goda Defender

Scott McKenna Defender

Niko Galesic Defender

Moris Valincic Defender

Raúl Torrente Navarro Defender

Paul Bismarck Tabinas Defender

Sergi Domínguez Viloria Defender

Matteo Perez Vinlöf Defender

Marko Zebić Defender

Noa Mikic Defender

—

Borna Orlić Defender

—

Robert Mudražija Midfielder

Josip Mišić Midfielder

Miha Zajc Midfielder

Luka Stojković Midfielder

Lukas Kačavenda Midfielder

—

Lovre Kulušić Midfielder

Sven Šunta Midfielder

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Smail Prevljak Attacker

Mislav Oršić Attacker

Arbër Hoxha Attacker

Drena Beljo Dijon Attacker

Gabriel Vidović Attacker

Mateo Lisica Attacker

Fran Topić Attacker

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Daniel Rodríguez Crespo Attacker

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Tin Miljak Attacker

CONCLUSION

Kauno Žalgiris will look to leverage their slight power and form edges when facing Dinamo Zagreb in this decisive European encounter. The home side's organisation could prove vital against technically gifted opponents who possess more experience at this level. Both teams face challenges in converting limited recent data into clear tactical edges. Expect a contest defined by midfield control and defensive resilience rather than open attacking play. The narrow margins suggested by the metrics indicate that small details may determine which side advances. Kauno Žalgiris must maintain structure while Dinamo Zagreb will seek to impose their quality in key areas.

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