Beşiktaş vs Kauno Žalgiris preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Beşiktaş Park
Europa League
BeşiktaşBES
3 0
Kauno ŽalgirisKAU
Full Time
Play-offs Leg 1 of 2
Amir Murillo - 12'
Orkun Kökçü  - 60' (P)
Goal
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CONTEXT

Beşiktaş faced Kauno Žalgiris in the first leg of their tie and delivered a commanding performance at home. The hosts took control early and led 2-0 at halftime before adding a third goal after the break to complete a 3-0 victory. Beşiktaş maintained 77 percent possession and created the majority of chances throughout the contest. Their expected goals reached 2.74 against just 0.13 for the visitors. The stronger team lived up to its billing and produced an outcome fully consistent with underlying metrics. This result leaves Beşiktaş in a strong position heading into the return fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Deviation registered at a minimal 4.2 percent in favor of Beşiktaş.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match expectations.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the recorded xG values.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with the pre-match market assessment.
  • xG expectations: Beşiktaş posted 2.74 xG while Kauno Žalgiris managed 0.13 xG.
  • Event impact: Beşiktaş scored three times to secure a 3-0 win on the night.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown to either side during the match.
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
T. Stieler
T. Stieler
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
L. Koslowski
L. Koslowski
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
J. Weickenmeier
J. Weickenmeier
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
R. Braun
R. Braun
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
Beşiktaş V. Italiano
V. Italiano
VS
Kauno Žalgiris Ž. Sopić
Ž. Sopić
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hradec Králové Rank: 71 W
Hradec Králové Rank: 71 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Beşiktaş
95.79%
Draw
2.34%
Away Kauno Žalgiris
1.88%

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.
32.9
27.78
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Beşiktaş
Kauno Žalgiris
Power Score
32.9
27.78
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
Beşiktaş — Opponent-weighted form score
Kauno Žalgiris — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Beşiktaş Kauno Žalgiris

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Beşiktaş

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

Beşiktaş ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Kauno Žalgiris
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.94
14.57
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
14.57
34.94
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
Beşiktaş +1.26 Efficiency Index
vs
Kauno Žalgiris -1.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Beşiktaş
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.

Beşiktaş
vs
Kauno Žalgiris
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Beşiktaş Kauno Žalgiris
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
60%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.66 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Beşiktaş Kauno Žalgiris
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
60%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00 vs -0.66
Beşiktaş
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.

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Beşiktaş
vs
Kauno Žalgiris
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Beşiktaş Kauno Žalgiris
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
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
Beşiktaş 0.18
Kauno Žalgiris 0.43
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Beşiktaş Kauno Žalgiris
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
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
Beşiktaş 0.00
Kauno Žalgiris 0.03
Beşiktaş
Kauno Žalgiris
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BES had peak pressure around 72'.
  • BES started the game with stronger pressure.
BES Pressure KAU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BES reached the top pressure at 72' (100.00).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Beşiktaş Park
Capacity
42590
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tobias Stieler
Lasse Koslowski
Jonas Weickenmeier
Robin Braun

Statistics

Possession
BES
70%
KAU
30%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
8 Shots 2
118 Dangerous attacks 7
77 Possession 23
15 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 3
1 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

82 Ball Safe 83
1 Penalties 0
2 Goal Kicks 12
14 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 13
1 Injuries 0
9 Dribble Attempts 4
9 Successful Dribbles 4
35 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

172 Attacks 33

Possession

27 Long Passes 10
692 Passes 243
92 Successful Passes Percentage 75

Defensive

1 Saves 4
10 Tackles 16
6 Interceptions 3
49 Duels Won 38

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
3 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Tobias Stieler

Starting XI ▼

1
Alexander Nübel
Alexander Nübel Goalkeeper
6.74
33
Rıdvan Yılmaz
Rıdvan Yılmaz Defender
8.63
11
Kassoum Ouattara
Kassoum Ouattara
Defender82'
6.76
35
Tiago Djaló
Tiago Djaló Defender
7.36
53
Emirhan Topçu
Emirhan Topçu Defender
7.75
62
Amir Murillo
Amir Murillo Defender
7.62
6
Salih Özcan
Salih Özcan Midfielder
7.44
10
Orkun Kökçü
Orkun Kökçü (C) Midfielder
8.21
15
Junior Olaitan
Junior Olaitan Midfielder
6.88
18
Vaclav Cerny
Vaclav Cerny Midfielder
6.92
29
İlhan Fakılı
İlhan Fakılı
Midfielder46'
6.8
9
Hyeon-gyu Oh
Hyeon-gyu Oh Attacker
7.51
24
Dušan Vlahović
Dušan Vlahović
Attacker61'
6.51
19
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard Attacker
6.94
7
Milot Rashica
Milot Rashica
Midfielder73'
6.74
Referee : Tobias Stieler

Starting XI ▼

55
Tomas Švedkauskas
Tomas Švedkauskas (C) Goalkeeper
6.23
3
Anton Tolordava
Anton Tolordava Defender
6.13
33
Marko Konatar
Marko Konatar Defender
6.18
45
Joris Moutachy
Joris Moutachy Defender
6.12
62
Lirim Kastrati
Lirim Kastrati
Defender46'
6.63
77
Rokas Lekiatas
Rokas Lekiatas Defender
6.21
9
Leon Krekovic
Leon Krekovic Midfielder
6.38
70
Fabien Ourega
Fabien Ourega
Midfielder60'
6.5
14
Vykintas Slivka
Vykintas Slivka Midfielder
6.14
20
Anthony Kalik
Anthony Kalik Midfielder
6.34
19
Renan Oliveira
Renan Oliveira
Attacker63'
6.32
32
Franco Baldassarra
Franco Baldassarra Midfielder
7.19
7
Amine Benchaib
Amine Benchaib Attacker
6.34
17
Ivan Fiolic
Ivan Fiolic
Midfielder80'
6.26
27
Gabriel Debeljuh
Gabriel Debeljuh Attacker
6.51
24
Motiejus Burba
Motiejus Burba
Attacker46'
6.61

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Kassoum Ouattara → Rıdvan Yılmaz
10th Substitution
82'
82'
Event
Ivan Fiolic
Roughing / 5th Yellowcard
80'
Event
Ivan Fiolic → Amine Benchaib
9th Substitution
Event
Amir Murillo
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 4th Yellowcard
77'
Event
Milot Rashica → Leandro Trossard
8th Substitution
73'
72'
Event
Anton Tolordava
Roughing / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
Event
Renan Oliveira
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 2nd Yellowcard
67'
Event
Franco Baldassarra
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 1st Yellowcard
63'
Event
Renan Oliveira → Anthony Kalik
7th Substitution
Event
Dušan Vlahović → Hyeon-gyu Oh
5th Substitution
61'
Event
6th Substitution
61'
Event
Orkun Kökçü 
Penalty / 1st Penalty
60'
60'
Event
Fabien Ourega → Leon Krekovic
4th Substitution
Event
İlhan Fakılı → Vaclav Cerny
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Motiejus Burba → Gabriel Debeljuh
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Lirim Kastrati → Joris Moutachy
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Amir Murillo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
12'
Event
Hyeon-gyu Oh
Header / 1st Goal
6'

Match Commentary

85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 4-0.
81
Update Update
Kassoum Ouattara comes on for Ridvan Yilmaz.
81
Update Update
Kassoum Ouattara is on, and Ridvan Yilmaz is off.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Ivan Fiolic.
79
Substitution Substitution
Ivan Fiolic is substituted off for Amine Benchaib.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Michael Murillo receives a yellow card.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Update Update
Milot Rashica comes on for Leandro Trossard.
71
Update Update
Milot Rashica replaces Leandro Trossard.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Anton Tolordava.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Renan Abner do Carmo de Oliveira.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Franco Baldassarra receives a yellow card.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Update Update
Renan Abner do Carmo de Oliveira is on, and Anthony Kalik is off.
63
Update Update
Fabien Ourega is on, and Leon Krekovic is off.
60
Update Update
Amir Hadziahmetovic is on, and Junior Olaitan is off.
60
Update Update
Dusan Vlahovic is on, and Oh Hyeon-Gyu is off.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Orkun Kokcu scores, making it 3-0.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Ilhan Fakili comes on for Vaclav Cerny.
46
Update Update
Motiejus Burba comes on for Gabriel Debeljuh.
46
Update Update
Lirim Kastrati is on, and Joris Moutachy is off.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Michael Murillo scores, making it 2-0.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Oh Hyeon-Gyu scores to make it 1-0.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Tobias Stieler.

CONCLUSION

Beşiktaş asserted dominance from the opening whistle and never allowed Kauno Žalgiris a foothold in the contest. The 3-0 margin reflected both the possession advantage and the clear superiority in chance creation. With the first leg completed the home side now holds a significant advantage for the return fixture. Kauno Žalgiris will need to produce a markedly improved display to alter the tie trajectory. Beşiktaş can approach the second leg with confidence while remaining focused on avoiding complacency.