FK Kauno Zalgiris vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION
Overview
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FK Kauno Zalgiris vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb — Champions League Q at Dariaus ir Gireno.
- FK Kauno Zalgiris 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Davide Massa
9 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 9.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Jul | KI Klaksvik | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jul | Drita KF Gjilan | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Aug | FK Bodø/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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FK Kauno Zalgiris this season
FK Kauno Zalgiris this season
0%
Clean Sheets
GNK Dinamo Zagreb this season
GNK Dinamo Zagreb this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Kauno Zalgiris
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Kauno Zalgiris
| Amine Benchaib | 2 G | 2 A |
| Vykintas Slivka | 2 G |
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
| Lukas Kacavenda | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Dariaus ir Gireno as FK Kauno Zalgiris face off against GNK Dinamo Zagreb in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' GNK Dinamo Zagreb come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The referee calls foul for Anton Tolordava. He receives a card.
- 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joris Moutachy.
- 16' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Kauno Zalgiris and GNK Dinamo Zagreb are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 19' Magnificent from Lukas Kacavenda! That is 2 goals in 192 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Kauno Zalgiris needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 29' GNK Dinamo Zagreb have won 146 goals from 192 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josip Misic makes it 0-2.
- 32' GNK Dinamo Zagreb receives a card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 34' A tactical swap from GNK Dinamo Zagreb — Ivan Nevistic on, Mateo Lisica off on 34 minutes.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' FK Kauno Zalgiris is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Gabriel Debeljuh gets the nod from FK Kauno Zalgiris. He replaces Renan Oliveira and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dion Drena Beljo.
- 56' The deadlock is broken! Gabriel Debeljuh gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
- 57' It is a substitution in FK Kauno Zalgiris team. Leon Krekovic is replaced by Leo Ribeiro on 57 minute.
- 61' Another change for GNK Dinamo Zagreb made on 61 minute. Dion Drena Beljo leaves to be changed by Fran Topic.
- 66' FK Kauno Zalgiris currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Deividas Mikelionis, a Lithuania , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 72' Niko Galesic is replacing Lukas Kacavenda for the GNK Dinamo Zagreb side.
- 77' Matteo Vinlof is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for GNK Dinamo Zagreb so far.
- 79' The FK Kauno Zalgiris bench stirs into life. Amine Benchaib is withdrawn and Fabien Ourega gets his opportunity.
- 84' FK Kauno Zalgiris are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against GNK Dinamo Zagreb's shape.
- 89' GNK Dinamo Zagreb fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- Full Time. GNK Dinamo Zagreb beats FK Kauno Zalgiris
Lineups
FK Kauno Zalgiris Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 45
- 3
- 77
- 33
- 32
- 7
- 14
- 19
- 24
- 9
Bench
- 55
- 23
- 37
- 17
- 8
- 10
- 27
- 15
- 70
Coach
Zeljko Sopic
GNK Dinamo Zagreb Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 99
- 26
-
9
Dion Drena Beljo ↓ Fran Topic 61'
- 44
-
22
Matteo Vinlof ↓ Bruno Goda 46'
- 7
-
80
Lukas Kacavenda ↓ Niko Galesic 72'
- 25
-
21
Mateo Lisica ↓ Ivan Nevistic 34'
- 36
Bench
- 8
- 1
- 11
- 6
-
33
Ivan Nevistic ↑ 34'
-
15
Niko Galesic ↑ 72'
-
10
Gabriel Vidovic ↑ 46'
-
3
Bruno Goda ↑ 46'
- 13
-
30
Fran Topic ↑ 61'
- 41
Coach
Mario Kovačević
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josip Misic | 1 |
| Lukas Kacavenda | 1 |
| Gabriel Debeljuh | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Kauno Zalgiris Form
2026-08-11
FK Kauno Zalgiris
1–2
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
L
2026-07-29
FK Kauno Zalgiris
1–0
KI Klaksvik
W
2026-07-14
Drita KF Gjilan
2–3
FK Kauno Zalgiris
W
2020-08-27
FK Bodø/Glimt
6–1
FK Kauno Zalgiris
L
2019-07-18
Apollon FC Lemesos
4–0
FK Kauno Zalgiris
L
2019-07-11
FK Kauno Zalgiris
0–2
Apollon FC Lemesos
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
FK Kauno Zalgiris xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
GNK Dinamo Zagreb xG
I would bet for:
FK Kauno Zalgiris or GNK Dinamo Zagreb 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FK Kauno Zalgiris or Draw
63%
Draw or GNK Dinamo Zagreb
67%
FK Kauno Zalgiris or GNK Dinamo Zagreb
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — FK Kauno Zalgiris
| Handicap | FK Kauno Zalgiris covers | Push | GNK Dinamo Zagreb covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Kauno Zalgiris keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
GNK Dinamo Zagreb keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.