Dinamo Tbilisi vs Žalgiris preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Mikheil Meskhis sakhelobis Stadioni Thu, 23 Jul - 5:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Dinamo Tbilisi DIN
3 0
Žalgiris ŽLG
Full Time Thu, 23 Jul 5:00 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Numan Kurdic - 14'
Léo Santos - 26'
Nikoloz Ugrekhelidze - 30'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Dinamo Tbilisi defeated Žalgiris 3-0 in the first leg of their two-legged knockout tie. The home team scored all three goals in the opening half to establish a commanding lead by the interval. Possession statistics showed Žalgiris with a slight edge at 53 percent compared to Dinamo Tbilisi at 47 percent. Žalgiris entered as the stronger side yet the hosts claimed the win. No red cards occurred in the match. Pre-match deviation measured 3.3 percent and was classified as minimal with Dinamo Tbilisi identified as the source. Efficiency remained in line with prior patterns and the result aligned with available market indicators. Expected goals figures were not recorded. The outcome leaves Dinamo Tbilisi with a three-goal advantage heading into the return fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Dinamo Tbilisi 3-0 Žalgiris. Dinamo Tbilisi showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with established patterns for both sides.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market indicators.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals metrics were recorded during the match.
  • Event impact: All three goals were scored in the first half shaping the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued so no distortion occurred.
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
R. Hensgens
R. Hensgens
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
R. de Nas
R. de Nas
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Osseweijer
M. Osseweijer
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Bos
A. Bos
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Dinamo Tbilisi T. Ketsbaia
T. Ketsbaia
VS
Žalgiris A. Skerla
A. Skerla
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mondorf-les-Bains Rank: D
Mondorf-les-Bains Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Petrovac Rank: W
Petrovac Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dinamo Tbilisi
96.66%
Draw
1.9%
Away Žalgiris
1.44%

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.
36.67
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dinamo Tbilisi
Žalgiris
Power Score
36.67
50
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.

–
vs
Dinamo Tbilisi — Opponent-weighted form score
Žalgiris — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dinamo Tbilisi Žalgiris

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Dinamo Tbilisi

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Žalgiris

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Dinamo Tbilisi ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Žalgiris
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.45
31.89
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.89
37.45
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Dinamo Tbilisi +0.57 Efficiency Index
vs
Žalgiris -0.57 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Dinamo Tbilisi
Žalgiris
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Dinamo Tbilisi ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Žalgiris
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Dinamo Tbilisi Žalgiris
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Dinamo Tbilisi Žalgiris
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Dinamo Tbilisi
Žalgiris
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Dinamo Tbilisi
vs
Žalgiris
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Dinamo Tbilisi Žalgiris
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Dinamo Tbilisi 0.29
Žalgiris 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Dinamo Tbilisi Žalgiris
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Dinamo Tbilisi 0.00
Žalgiris 0.06
Dinamo Tbilisi
Žalgiris
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ŽLG had peak pressure around 94'.
  • DIN started the game with stronger pressure.
DIN Pressure ŽLG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ŽLG reached the top pressure at 94' (45.79).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Dinamo Tbilisi DIN Home
0 matches
Žalgiris ŽLG 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: 2026-07-24T00:03:57+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
G. Loria
Georgia
1 (C) G. Loria
P. Psaltis
Substitution
Cyprus
17 P. Psaltis
N. Kurdić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
27 N. Kurdić
N. Ugrekhelidze
Georgia
4 N. Ugrekhelidze
A. Kalandadze
Substitution
Georgia
3 A. Kalandadze
B. Osei
Substitution
Ghana
24 B. Osei
N. Ninua
Georgia
22 N. Ninua
L. dos Santos Lopes da Silva
Brazil
6 L. dos Santos Lopes da Silva
M. Do Couto Teixeira
Substitution
France
14 M. Do Couto Teixeira
T. Kvaratskhelia
Substitution
Georgia
18 T. Kvaratskhelia
A. Bah
Guinea
12 A. Bah
V. Šarkauskas
Lithuania
12 V. Šarkauskas
D. Franke
Substitution
Germany
21 D. Franke
P. Bosančić
Croatia
15 P. Bosančić
D. Lupano
Belgium
4 D. Lupano
D. Šešplaukis
Lithuania
18 D. Šešplaukis
J. Kendysh
Belarus
77 (C) J. Kendysh
I. Lytvynenko
Substitution
Ukraine
20 I. Lytvynenko
B. Teixeira
Substitution
Cape Verde
70 B. Teixeira
S. Bilenkiy
Ukraine
19 S. Bilenkiy
P. Golubickas
Substitution
Lithuania
10 P. Golubickas
N. Petković
Substitution
Serbia
11 N. Petković

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 23, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Mikheil Meskhis sakhelobis Stadioni
Capacity
27223
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Robin Hensgens
Roy de Nas
Michael Osseweijer
Alex Bos

Statistics

Possession
DIN
48%
ŽLG
52%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
6 Shots 10
52 Dangerous attacks 78
47 Possession 53
2 Corners 3
12 Free kicks 12
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

83 Ball Safe 66
14 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
11 Throwins 22
2 Injuries 0

Attacking

88 Attacks 106

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
10 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Robin Hensgens

Starting XI ▼

1
Giorgi Loria
Giorgi Loria (C) Goalkeeper
6.5
3
Aleksandre Kalandadze
Aleksandre Kalandadze Defender
6.5
11
Mate Vatsadze
Mate Vatsadze
Attacker79'
6.5
4
Nikoloz Ugrekhelidze
Nikoloz Ugrekhelidze Defender
6.69
6
Léo Santos
Léo Santos Defender
6.69
17
Paris Psaltis
Paris Psaltis Defender
6.5
32
Luka Tsikolia
Luka Tsikolia
Midfielder80'
6.5
27
Numan Kurdic
Numan Kurdic Defender
6.69
14
Maxime Do Couto
Maxime Do Couto Midfielder
6.5
—
Maxime Do Couto
80'
22
Nikoloz Ninua
Nikoloz Ninua Midfielder
6.5
24
Barnes Osei
Barnes Osei Midfielder
6.5
39
Koba Kakashvili
Koba Kakashvili
Midfielder63'
6.5
12
Algassime Bah
Algassime Bah Attacker
6.5
18
Tornike Kvaratskhelia
Tornike Kvaratskhelia Attacker
6.5
31
Levan Kharabadze
Levan Kharabadze
Defender68'
6.5
Referee : Robin Hensgens

Starting XI ▼

12
Vincentas Šarkauskas
Vincentas Šarkauskas Goalkeeper
5.68
4
Danny Lupano
Danny Lupano Defender
5.86
15
Petar Bosančić
Petar Bosančić Defender
5.88
21
Dominik Franke
Dominik Franke Defender
5.86
23
Saba Mamatsashvili
Saba Mamatsashvili
Defender79'
6.5
77
Yuriy Kendysh
Yuriy Kendysh (C) Defender
5.88
10
Paulius Golubickas
Paulius Golubickas Midfielder
6.18
7
Nemanja Mihajlović
Nemanja Mihajlović
Midfielder79'
6.5
18
Deividas Šešplaukis
Deividas Šešplaukis Midfielder
6.18
20
Ivan Lytvynenko
Ivan Lytvynenko Midfielder
6.18
6
Marko Capan
Marko Capan
Midfielder68'
6.45
70
Bryan Teixeira
Bryan Teixeira Midfielder
6.18
9
Gustas Jarusevičius
Gustas Jarusevičius
Midfielder89'
11
Nikola Petković
Nikola Petković Attacker
6.38
27
Matas Vareika
Matas Vareika
Midfielder68'
6.5
19
Stanislav Bilenkyi
Stanislav Bilenkyi Attacker
6.38

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Gustas Jarusevičius → Bryan Teixeira
10th Substitution
Event
Nikoloz Tkalia → Maxime Do Couto
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Luka Tsikolia → Paris Psaltis
9th Substitution
80'
Event
Mate Vatsadze → Aleksandre Kalandadze
7th Substitution
79'
79'
Event
Saba Mamatsashvili → Dominik Franke
5th Substitution
79'
Event
Nemanja Mihajlović → Paulius Golubickas
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Marko Capan
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Levan Kharabadze → Tornike Kvaratskhelia
3rd Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Marko Capan → Ivan Lytvynenko
2nd Substitution
68'
Event
Matas Vareika → Nikola Petković
4th Substitution
Event
Koba Kakashvili → Barnes Osei
1st Substitution
63'
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Danny Lupano
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
44'
Event
D. Lupano
4th Yellowcard
36'
Event
Dominik Franke
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Nikoloz Ugrekhelidze
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
30'
Event
Léo Santos
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
26'
Event
Numan Kurdic
Field Goal / 1st Goal
14'

Match Commentary

89
Update Update
On Gustas Jarusevicius, off Maxime Do Couto Teixeira.
80
Update Update
Nikoloz Tkalia comes on for Maxime Do Couto Teixeira.
79
Update Update
Mate Vatsadze is on, and Aleksandre Kalandadze is off.
79
Substitution Substitution
Luca Tsikolia is substituted off for Paris Psaltis.
79
Update Update
Nemanja Mihajlovic is on, and Paulius Golubickas is off.
79
Update Update
Saba Mamatsashvili is on, and Dominik Franke is off.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Update Update
On comes Marko Capan, and off goes Ivan Lytvynenko.
68
Update Update
Levan Kharabadze comes on for Tornike Kvaratskhelia.
68
Update Update
Matas Vareika comes on for Nikola Petkovic.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Update Update
Koba Kakashvili is on, and Barnes Osei is off.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Danny Lupano.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-0.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Robin Hensgens.

CONCLUSION

The 3-0 scoreline at full time matched the halftime position and reflected Dinamo Tbilisi capitalizing on first-half opportunities against the stronger-rated Žalgiris. Possession favored the visitors yet produced no goals. Minimal deviation and market alignment indicate the result followed observable trends without major anomalies. Absence of expected goals data limits deeper performance quantification. With the tie now at leg two Dinamo Tbilisi holds a three-goal aggregate lead that Žalgiris must overcome. No disciplinary events altered the contest dynamics. The efficiency consistency suggests both teams performed within typical ranges despite the score gap. Further analysis of the return leg will clarify whether the first-leg margin proves decisive.