Kauno Žalgiris VS Drita

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe

S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas Tue, 7 Jul - 4:00 PM

Champions League

Kauno Žalgiris Kauno Žalgiris

Drita Drita

KICKOFF : Tue, 7 Jul - 4:00 PM

1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Kauno Žalgiris welcome Drita to the S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas for the opening leg of their Champions League first qualifying round clash. The 2026/2027 season sees these sides meet in an international cup setting where both teams share identical power scores of fifty. This balance suggests a tightly contested affair with no clear favorite based on underlying metrics. The home side holds a slight designation as the stronger team overall. With the tie spanning two legs, the initial encounter sets the tone for progression hopes. Both clubs approach the fixture without established domestic league positions or recent outing details to draw upon. The match promises an intriguing battle under the qualifying spotlight.

TL;DR

Structural: This encounter marks the first leg of a two-legged tie in the Champions League first qualifying round.
Form: Neither side provides recent form records entering this fixture.
Squad: Detailed squad information is not available for assessment.
Efficiency: Efficiency statistics are currently unavailable for both teams.
Transition: Transition play data remains unspecified ahead of the match.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis is limited with no xG metrics provided.
xVariable: Both teams hold equal power scores of 50 points.
Market: Kauno Žalgiris 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Drita 0% (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

Z. Ramadani

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

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

Draw

Drita

Team Power Ranking

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Kauno Žalgiris

Drita

Power Score

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

Drita — Opponent-weighted form score

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Kauno Žalgiris Kauno Žalgiris Home

0 matches

Drita Drita Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-07-05T00:02:55+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 07, 2026, 04:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium

S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas

Capacity

15315

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Ívar Orri Kristjánsson

Birkir Sigurdarson

Gylfi Mar Sigurdsson

Helgi Mikael Jónasson

Squad

Referee : Ívar Orri Kristjánsson

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

Gratas Sirgedas Midfielder

Amine Benchaib Midfielder

Franco Baldassarra Midfielder

Damjan Pavlovic 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

Motiejus Burba Attacker

Referee : Ívar Orri Kristjánsson

Manager ▼

Z. Ramadani Coach

Squad ▼

Laurit Behluli Goalkeeper

Leutrim Rexhepi Goalkeeper

Faton Maloku Goalkeeper

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Eron Isufi Goalkeeper

Besnik Krasniqi Defender

Egzon Bejtulai Defender

Jorgo Pëllumbi Defender

Juan Camilo Mesa Antúnez Defender

Abdoul Karim Dante Defender

Blerton Sheji Defender

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Endrit Morina Defender

Raddy Machel Hokemba Ovouka Defender

Hasan Gomda Defender

Vesel Limaj Midfielder

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Denys Kostyshyn Midfielder

Rron Broja Midfielder

Albert Dabiqaj Midfielder

Florent Ramadani Midfielder

Ilir Mustafa Midfielder

Kemelho Nguena Midfielder

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Salifu Ibrahim Midfielder

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Derrick Bonsu Midfielder

Mamadou Soumahoro Midfielder

Engjëll Sylejmani Midfielder

Kristal Abazaj Attacker

Blerim Krasniqi Attacker

Almir Ajzeraj Attacker

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Iljasa Zulfiu Attacker

Arb Manaj Attacker

Liridon Balaj Attacker

Veton Tusha Attacker

Oniks Grezda Attacker

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds for this Champions League qualifier as Kauno Žalgiris and Drita prepare to face off in the first leg. Equal power ratings indicate a level playing field that could lead to a strategic encounter focused on defensive solidity and opportunistic attacks. The absence of recent form data adds an element of unpredictability to proceedings. Teams will likely rely on squad depth and tactical discipline to gain an advantage. Set piece situations may prove decisive given the limited available metrics in that area. Overall, the contest represents an important step in European competition for both participants. Success in this tie could open doors to further stages while elimination looms for the loser. Preparation and execution on the day will determine the outcome in this balanced matchup.

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