Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas
Europa League
Kauno ŽalgirisKAU
BeşiktaşBES
KICKOFF :
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 3

CONTEXT

Europa League play-offs bring Kauno Žalgiris and Beşiktaş together for a return fixture at S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas. The Lithuanian hosts face a Turkish side that carries greater overall strength according to available power metrics. Venue conditions favor the home team in terms of familiarity yet the visitors possess superior squad resources. Both sides operate under international cup rules where every detail matters across the two legs. Kauno Žalgiris must navigate a challenging environment while Beşiktaş looks to maintain momentum from prior results. Coaching staffs will emphasize tactical discipline and quick adaptation to opponent patterns. Player availability and recent training sessions add further layers to preparations. The encounter promises intense midfield battles and wide area duels throughout the ninety minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Beşiktaş holds a power score advantage of 8.7 points over Kauno Žalgiris.
  • Form: Kauno Žalgiris enters with a form score of 0 while Beşiktaş registers 50.
  • Squad: Beşiktaş is identified as the stronger side in this encounter.
  • Efficiency: Limited data prevents detailed efficiency assessment for both teams.
  • Transition: Information on transitional play remains unavailable from current metrics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence levels.
  • xVariable: Power scores indicate Beşiktaş at 34.13 compared to Kauno Žalgiris at 25.4.
  • Market: Kauno Žalgiris 11% (Δ+0%) | Draw 19.3% (Δ+0%) | Beşiktaş 69.7% (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
Beşiktaş V. Italiano
V. Italiano
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Beşiktaş Rank: 79 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kauno Žalgiris Rank: W
Hradec Králové Rank: 71 W
Hradec Králové Rank: 71 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Kauno Žalgiris
10.99%
Draw
19.27%
Away Beşiktaş
69.74%

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.
25.4
34.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kauno Žalgiris
Beşiktaş
Power Score
25.4
34.13
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
Beşiktaş — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kauno Žalgiris Beşiktaş

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
Beşiktaş BES Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
0
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0.13
xG
2.74
2.74
xGA
0.13

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T01:23:13+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 3
Stadium
S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas
Capacity
15315
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

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
62
Lirim Kastrati
Lirim Kastrati Defender
33
Marko Konatar
Marko Konatar 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
20
Anthony Kalik
Anthony Kalik 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
27
Gabriel Debeljuh
Gabriel Debeljuh 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

Squad ▼

1
Alexander Nübel
Alexander Nübel Goalkeeper
80
Doğan Alemdar
Doğan Alemdar Goalkeeper
96
Emir Yaşar
Emir Yaşar Goalkeeper
14
Felix Uduokhai
Felix Uduokhai Defender
62
Michael Amir Murillo Bermudez
Michael Amir Murillo Bermudez Defender
35
Tiago Emanuel Embalo Djaló
Tiago Emanuel Embalo Djaló Defender
53
Emir Han Topçu
Emir Han Topçu Defender
33
Rıdvan Yılmaz
Rıdvan Yılmaz Defender
—
Emrecan Uzunhan
Emrecan Uzunhan Defender
12
Emmanuel Agbadou
Emmanuel Agbadou Defender
11
Kassoum Ouattara
Kassoum Ouattara Defender
58
Yasin Özcan
Yasin Özcan Defender
22
Taylan Bulut
Taylan Bulut Defender
4
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi Midfielder
6
Salih Özcan
Salih Özcan Midfielder
5
Amir Hadžiahmetović
Amir Hadžiahmetović Midfielder
—
João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo
João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo Midfielder
—
Almoatasembellah Ali Mohamed Elmusrati
Almoatasembellah Ali Mohamed Elmusrati Midfielder
10
Orkun Kökçü
Orkun Kökçü Midfielder
8
Kartal Kayra Yılmaz
Kartal Kayra Yılmaz Midfielder
—
Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana
Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana Midfielder
15
Junior Olaitan
Junior Olaitan Midfielder
68
Fahri Kerem Ay
Fahri Kerem Ay Midfielder
—
Élan Joshep Ricardo Ochoa
Élan Joshep Ricardo Ochoa Midfielder
7
Milot Rashica
Milot Rashica Attacker
18
Václav Černý
Václav Černý Attacker
19
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard Attacker
28
Dušan Vlahović
Dušan Vlahović Attacker
—
Can Keles
Can Keles Attacker
9
Hyun-Gyu Oh
Hyun-Gyu Oh Attacker
90
Semih Kılıçsoy
Semih Kılıçsoy Attacker
—
Yakup Arda Kılıç
Yakup Arda Kılıç Attacker
23
Mustafa Hekimoglu
Mustafa Hekimoglu Attacker
29
Ilhan Fakili
Ilhan Fakili Attacker
70
Ahmet Bircan
Ahmet Bircan Attacker

CONCLUSION

Preparations intensify as both clubs finalize lineups and set piece routines ahead of the fixture. Kauno Žalgiris will rely on home support to create early pressure and disrupt visitor rhythm. Beşiktaş meanwhile aims to control possession and exploit spaces through structured build up. Midfield duels could determine the flow while defensive organization remains critical for both. Coaching adjustments during the game may shift emphasis toward wide attacks or compact defending. Fitness levels and squad rotation decisions add strategic depth to selections. The atmosphere at the stadium promises to energize the hosts throughout the contest. Observers anticipate a tactical battle marked by discipline and opportunistic moments.