Tuesday , 13 October 2026

Drita KF Gjilan vs FK Kauno Zalgiris, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
Drita KF Gjilan
2 – 3
Full Time
FK Kauno Zalgiris
Tue 14 Jul 2026 · 18:00 UTC Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 9' Vykintas Slivka
Igball Jashari 20' 1–1
Arb Manaj 53' 2–1
2–2 82' Vykintas Slivka
2–3 90+4' Amine Benchaib pen
Jorgo Pellumbi 44' Y
Faton Maloku 90' Y
Y 90' Haris Kadric
Besnik Krasniqi 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Drita KF Gjilan vs FK Kauno Zalgiris — Champions League Q at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri.

Match Details

  • Referee Oguzhan Cakir (Turkey)

Head-to-Head

1
Drita KF Gjilan 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals FK Kauno Zalgiris
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-14 Drita KF Gjilan 2–3 FK Kauno Zalgiris

Recent Form

Drita KF Gjilan
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul FK Kauno Zalgiris H 2–3 L
29 Jul FC København H 0–1 L
22 Jul FC København A 0–2 L
15 Jul FC Differdange 03 A 3–2 W
08 Jul FC Differdange 03 H 1–0 W
24 Sep Legia Warszawa A 0–2 L
FK Kauno Zalgiris
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul Drita KF Gjilan A 3–2 W
27 Aug FK Bodo/Glimt A 1–6 L
18 Jul Apollon FC Lemesos A 0–4 L
11 Jul Apollon FC Lemesos H 0–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Drita KF Gjilan this season
33% Clean Sheets
FK Kauno Zalgiris this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Drita KF Gjilan
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Kauno Zalgiris
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Drita KF Gjilan
Blerim Krasniqi 1 G
FK Kauno Zalgiris
Amine Benchaib 2 G 2 A
Vykintas Slivka 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Drita KF Gjilan to score. At the same time, FK Kauno Zalgiris does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 9' GOAL! Vykintas Slivka scores on 9. Assisted by Amine Benchaib
  • 14' Amine Benchaib, a Belgium , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 19' Drita KF Gjilan currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' Igball Jashari doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Zeljko Sopic might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Kauno Zalgiris that had 6 games and scored 6 goals.
  • 35' Leo Ribeiro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 44' Poor challenge from Jorgo Pellumbi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 49' Drita KF Gjilan are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Kauno Zalgiris's shape.
  • 53' A stunning finish from Arb Manaj — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 57' A change in the FK Kauno Zalgiris ranks — Leo Ribeiro exits the field as Motiejus Burba enters on 57.
  • 58' Another substitution for Drita KF Gjilan to replace Liridon Balaj by Kristal Abazaj on 58 minute.
  • 63' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 66' Drita KF Gjilan make a change. Igball Jashari trudges off to be replaced by Blerton Sheji on 66 minutes.
  • 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Drita KF Gjilan in their trying to find a way past FK Kauno Zalgiris's compact .
  • 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 80' Marko Konatar makes way for Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Kauno Zalgiris.
  • 82' Vykintas Slivka makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and FK Kauno Zalgiris are in front.
  • 87' It looks like no one’s ball. Drita KF Gjilan is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 90' Faton Maloku was booked on 90.
  • 90' Another substitution for FK Kauno Zalgiris to replace Amine Benchaib by Luka Racic on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Drita KF Gjilan 2-3 FK Kauno Zalgiris.

Lineups

Drita KF Gjilan Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Zekirija Ramadani

FK Kauno Zalgiris Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Zeljko Sopic

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84 Drita KF Gjilan xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62 FK Kauno Zalgiris xG
I would bet for: Drita KF Gjilan or FK Kauno Zalgiris 74% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Drita KF Gjilan40% Draw26% FK Kauno Zalgiris34%
Actual: FK Kauno Zalgiris win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Drita KF Gjilan or Draw
66%
Draw or FK Kauno Zalgiris
60%
Drita KF Gjilan or FK Kauno Zalgiris
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Drita KF Gjilan32% Draw41% FK Kauno Zalgiris27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Drita KF Gjilan

Handicap Drita KF Gjilan covers Push FK Kauno Zalgiris covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 19% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Drita KF Gjilan keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
FK Kauno Zalgiris keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.