KÍ vs Kauno Žalgiris preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Við Djúpumýrar Tue, 21 Jul - 6:45 PM
Champions League
KÍ KÍ
Kauno Žalgiris KAU
KICKOFF : Tue, 21 Jul - 6:45 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

KÍ welcome Kauno Žalgiris to Við Djúpumýrar for the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie. The hosts enter the contest as the stronger side according to underlying power metrics and hold a clear edge in recent form. Both clubs are navigating the early stages of a demanding European campaign where squad depth and tactical adaptability will prove decisive. KÍ benefit from home conditions that have historically supported their structured approach while Kauno Žalgiris must travel with limited preparation time. The absence of detailed performance indicators leaves room for in-match adjustments to shape the outcome. This opener sets the tone for a two-legged affair that rewards organisation and clinical moments.

TL;DR

  • Structural: KÍ hold a 13.3 power advantage over Kauno Žalgiris.
  • Form: KÍ possess a superior form score of 50 compared to Kauno Žalgiris at 33.33.
  • Squad: Both squads are built for the physical demands of Champions League qualifiers.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both sides.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not supplied in available preview data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence for this encounter.
  • xVariable: KÍ are identified as the stronger team with a notable power edge.
  • Market: KÍ 41.2% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28.8% (Δ+0%) | Kauno Žalgiris 30% (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
KÍ M. Powell
M. Powell
VS
Kauno Žalgiris Ž. Sopić
Ž. Sopić
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atert Bissen Rank: W
Atert Bissen Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Drita Rank: 58 W
Drita Rank: 57 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home KÍ
41.17%
Draw
28.83%
Away Kauno Žalgiris
30%

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.
50
36.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
KÍ
Kauno Žalgiris
Power Score
50
36.67
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
KÍ — Opponent-weighted form score
Kauno Žalgiris — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) KÍ Kauno Žalgiris

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

KÍ KÍ Home
0 matches
Kauno Žalgiris KAU Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
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: 2026-07-18T00:03:58+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 21, 2026, 06:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Við Djúpumýrar
Capacity
2500
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Bastien Dechepy

Squad

Referee : Bastien Dechepy

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
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
Referee : Bastien Dechepy

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

CONCLUSION

KÍ are expected to dictate proceedings from the outset thanks to their power rating and home support. Kauno Žalgiris will look to remain compact and exploit any lapses in concentration during transitions. The first leg offers both teams an opportunity to establish a platform ahead of the return fixture. Limited granular data on efficiency and set pieces means coaches must rely on observed patterns and real-time decisions. KÍ hold the initiative yet must convert their structural edge into tangible control. The match promises a measured contest shaped by organisation rather than open exchanges.