Drita vs Kauno Žalgiris preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
Champions League
DritaDRI
2 3
Kauno ŽalgirisKAU
Full Time
1st Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 3 - 4
Arb Manaj - 53'
Goal
|
Goal
Vykintas Slivka - 9', 82'
Amine Benchaib - 90+4' (P)

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Drita 2–3 Kauno Žalgiris. The result saw Kauno Žalgiris take the points. Kauno Žalgiris showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 37%–63%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Drita 2-3 Kauno Žalgiris. Kauno Žalgiris showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with pre-match indicators.
  • xG alignment: No expected goals data was available to assess alignment.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals metrics were not provided for this match.
  • Event impact: The match proceeded without any red cards affecting play.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion to the match outcome.
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
O. Çakır
O. Çakır
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
C. Sesigüzel
C. Sesigüzel
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
A. Özkara
A. Özkara
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
B. Kolak
B. Kolak
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
Drita Z. Ramadani
Z. Ramadani
VS
Kauno Žalgiris Ž. Sopić
Ž. Sopić
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kauno Žalgiris Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Drita Rank: 57 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Drita
0.64%
Draw
4.18%
Away Kauno Žalgiris
95.18%

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.
14.44
23.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Drita
Kauno Žalgiris
Power Score
14.44
23.33
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
Drita — Opponent-weighted form score
Kauno Žalgiris — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Drita Kauno Žalgiris

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Drita

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

Kauno 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

Drita ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Kauno Žalgiris
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.59
34.92
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.92
29.59
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
Drita -0.21 Efficiency Index
vs
Kauno Žalgiris +0.21 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Drita
Kauno 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.

Drita ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Kauno Žalgiris
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Drita Kauno 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 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Drita Kauno 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.
1.00 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.
Drita
Kauno 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.

–
Drita
vs
Kauno Žalgiris
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Drita Kauno 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
Drita 0.23
Kauno Žalgiris 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Drita Kauno 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
Drita 0.04
Kauno Žalgiris 0.05
Drita
Kauno Žalgiris
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • KAU had peak pressure around 77'.
  • KAU started the game with stronger pressure.
DRI Pressure KAU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: KAU reached the top pressure at 77' (67.77).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

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

Data last updated: 2026-07-15T00:01:41+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 3 - 4
Stadium
Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
Capacity
13980
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Oğuzhan Çakır
Ceyhun Sesigüzel
Abdullah Bora Özkara
Batuhan Kolak

Statistics

Possession
DRI
40%
KAU
60%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 3
8 Shots 18
39 Dangerous attacks 80
37 Possession 63
5 Corners 7
19 Free kicks 17
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
3 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 22
2 Assists 2

Attacking

86 Attacks 115

Defensive

6 Saves 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
16 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Oğuzhan Çakır

Starting XI ▼

1
Faton Maloku
Faton Maloku Goalkeeper
5.68
2
Besnik Krasniqi
Besnik Krasniqi Defender
5.86
25
Altin Bytyci
Altin Bytyci Defender
5.88
26
Raddy Ovouka
Raddy Ovouka Defender
5.88
32
Jorgo Pellumbi
Jorgo Pellumbi Defender
5.86
7
Igball Jashari
Igball Jashari Midfielder
6.57
3
Blerton Sheji
Blerton Sheji
Defender66'
6.05
8
Vesel Limaj
Vesel Limaj Midfielder
6.18
10
Liridon Balaj
Liridon Balaj Midfielder
6.77
77
Kristal Abazaj
Kristal Abazaj
Attacker58'
6.43
14
Albert Dabiqaj
Albert Dabiqaj Midfielder
6.18
9
Arb Manaj
Arb Manaj Attacker
6.82
24
William Baeten
William Baeten
Midfielder80'
6.27
19
Blerim Krasniqi
Blerim Krasniqi Attacker
6.38
Referee : Oğuzhan Çakır

Starting XI ▼

55
Tomas Švedkauskas
Tomas Švedkauskas Goalkeeper
5.88
3
Anton Tolordava
Anton Tolordava Defender
6.05
23
Aldayr Hernández
Aldayr Hernández
Defender79'
6.5
33
Marko Konatar
Marko Konatar Defender
6.05
37
Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor
Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor
Defender79'
6.5
45
Joris Moutachy
Joris Moutachy Defender
6.16
77
Rokas Lekiatas
Rokas Lekiatas Defender
6.05
14
Vykintas Slivka
Vykintas Slivka Midfielder
2
6.93
15
Léo Ribeiro
Léo Ribeiro Midfielder
6.27
24
Motiejus Burba
Motiejus Burba
Attacker56'
6.5
32
Franco Baldassarra
Franco Baldassarra Midfielder
6.27
70
Fabien Ourega
Fabien Ourega Midfielder
6.27
99
Haris Kadric
Haris Kadric
Attacker79'
6.5
7
Amine Benchaib
Amine Benchaib Attacker
7.03
4
Luka Racic
Luka Racic
Defender90+5'
19
Renan Oliveira
Renan Oliveira Attacker
6.43

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Besnik Krasniqi
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 2nd Yellowcard
90+6'
Event
Faton Maloku
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 3rd Yellowcard
90+6'
Event
Tripping / 4th Yellowcard
90+6'
90+5'
Event
Luka Racic → Amine Benchaib
8th Substitution
90+4'
Event
Amine Benchaib
Penalty / 1st Penalty
82'
Event
Vykintas Slivka
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
William Baeten → Arb Manaj
7th Substitution
80'
79'
Event
Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor → Marko Konatar
4th Substitution
79'
Event
Aldayr Hernández → Anton Tolordava
5th Substitution
79'
Event
Haris Kadric → Fabien Ourega
6th Substitution
Event
Blerton Sheji → Igball Jashari
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Kristal Abazaj → Liridon Balaj
2nd Substitution
58'
56'
Event
Motiejus Burba → Léo Ribeiro
1st Substitution
Event
Arb Manaj
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
53'
1ST-HALF
Event
Jorgo Pellumbi
Roughing / 1st Yellowcard
45'
Event
Igball Jashari
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
20'
9'
Event
Vykintas Slivka
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Besnik Krasniqi.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Besnik Krasniqi.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Amine Benchaib scores, making it 2-3.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Haris Kadric receives a yellow card.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Amine Benchaib scores, making it 2-3.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-2.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Update Update
On comes William Baeten, off goes Arb Manaj.
80
Update Update
Aldayr Hernandez comes on for Anton Tolordava.
79
Update Update
Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor is on, and Marko Konatar is off.
79
Update Update
Haris Kadric replaces Fabien Ourega.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Substitution Substitution
Blerton Sheji is substituted for Igball Jashari.
58
Update Update
Kristal Abazaj comes on for Liridon Balaj.
57
Update Update
Motiejus Burba comes on for Leo Ribeiro.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Jorgo Pellumbi.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Igball Jashari scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Liridon Balaj.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Vykintas Slivka scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Amine Benchaib.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Oguzhan Cakir.

CONCLUSION

Kauno Žalgiris secured progression with their 3-2 victory in the second leg against Drita. Despite the home side starting strongly and leveling the score at halftime the visitors adjusted effectively in the second period. The possession statistics highlighted a clear dominance by Kauno Žalgiris who maintained control for most of the game. With no red cards issued the match flowed without major interruptions or numerical disadvantages for either team. The outcome proved consistent with the pre-match assessment of team strengths. Overall the performance underlined the away team's resilience and tactical discipline throughout the tie.