Saturday , 29 August 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 Kobenhavn H 0–1 L
22 Jul FC Kobenhavn 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' And we are off! Drita KF Gjilan vs FK Kauno Zalgiris — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Drita KF Gjilan side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Vykintas Slivka makes it 0-1.
  • 14' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anton Tolordava suffering a number of foals already.
  • 19' Drita KF Gjilan are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Kauno Zalgiris backline.
  • 20' Igball Jashari has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' FK Kauno Zalgiris looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Vykintas Slivka scoring 2 goals.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 44' Jorgo Pellumbi was booked on 44.
  • 49' Luka Racic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 53' What a moment for Arb Manaj! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 57' Another substitution for FK Kauno Zalgiris to replace Leo Ribeiro by Motiejus Burba on 57 minute.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Liridon Balaj as he leaves the pitch. Kristal Abazaj steps in for Drita KF Gjilan.
  • 63' The 27-year-old Rokas Lekiatas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 66' It is a substitution in Drita KF Gjilan team. Igball Jashari is replaced by Blerton Sheji on 66 minute.
  • 71' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 71 minutes.
  • 76' FK Kauno Zalgiris fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 80' Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor gets the nod from FK Kauno Zalgiris. He replaces Marko Konatar and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' Vykintas Slivka has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
  • 87' Drita KF Gjilan is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Faton Maloku on 90 minutes earns him a card. Drita KF Gjilan will be frustrated.
  • 90' Amine Benchaib makes way for Luka Racic at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Kauno Zalgiris.
  • It finishes all square. Drita KF Gjilan and FK Kauno Zalgiris share the spoils 2-3.

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.