Wednesday , 12 August 2026

FK Kauno Zalgiris vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
FK Kauno Zalgiris
1 – 2
Full Time
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Tue 11 Aug 2026 · 17:00 UTC Dariaus ir Gireno HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 19' Lukas Kacavenda
0–2 30' Josip Misic
Gabriel Debeljuh 56' 1–2
Anton Tolordava 10' Y
Joris Moutachy 11' Y
R 32' Ivan Filipovic
Y 54' Dion Drena Beljo

Overview

Match Preview

FK Kauno Zalgiris vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb — Champions League Q at Dariaus ir Gireno.

Match Details

  • Referee Davide Massa
10 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 10.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Head-to-Head

1
FK Kauno Zalgiris 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-11 FK Kauno Zalgiris 1–2 GNK Dinamo Zagreb

Recent Form

FK Kauno Zalgiris
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug GNK Dinamo Zagreb H 1–2 L
29 Jul KÍ Klaksvík H 1–0 W
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
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug FK Kauno Zalgiris A 2–1 W
28 Jul FC Thun H 3–2 W
21 Jul FC Thun A 0–1 L
26 Feb KRC Genk A 3–3 D
19 Feb KRC Genk H 1–3 L
29 Jan FC Midtjylland A 0–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FK Kauno Zalgiris is hosting GNK Dinamo Zagreb for another epic battle.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' A moment of madness from Anton Tolordava on 10 minutes earns him a card. FK Kauno Zalgiris will be frustrated.
  • 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joris Moutachy.
  • 16' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Kauno Zalgiris and GNK Dinamo Zagreb are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 19' GOAL! Lukas Kacavenda fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Josip Misic makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ivan Filipovic on 32.
  • 34' The whistle greets Mateo Lisica as he departs to be replaced by Ivan Nevistic.
  • 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Renan Oliveira made 178 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' It is a substitution in FK Kauno Zalgiris team. Renan Oliveira is replaced by Gabriel Debeljuh on 46 minute.
  • 51' Anton Tolordava has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 6 appearances.
  • 54' Dion Drena Beljo was booked on 54.
  • 56' What composure from Gabriel Debeljuh! The Croatia international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 57' Time for substitution for FK Kauno Zalgiris. Leon Krekovic is replaced by Leo Ribeiro.
  • 61' Fran Topic gets the nod from GNK Dinamo Zagreb. He replaces Dion Drena Beljo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' Leon Krekovic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 71' 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.
  • 72' Niko Galesic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lukas Kacavenda on 72 minute.
  • 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 79' It is a substitution in FK Kauno Zalgiris team. Amine Benchaib is replaced by Fabien Ourega on 79 minute.
  • 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Zeljko Sopic might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FK Kauno Zalgiris.

Lineups

FK Kauno Zalgiris Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Zeljko Sopic

GNK Dinamo Zagreb Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mario Kovačević

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josip Misic 1
Lukas Kacavenda 1
Gabriel Debeljuh 1

Head to Head

2026-08-11 FK Kauno Zalgiris 1–2 GNK Dinamo Zagreb

FK Kauno Zalgiris Form

2026-08-11 FK Kauno Zalgiris 1–2 GNK Dinamo Zagreb L 2026-07-29 FK Kauno Zalgiris 1–0 KÍ Klaksvík W 2026-07-14 Drita KF Gjilan 2–3 FK Kauno Zalgiris W 2020-08-27 FK Bodo/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

GNK Dinamo Zagreb Form

2026-08-11 FK Kauno Zalgiris 1–2 GNK Dinamo Zagreb W 2026-07-28 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 3–2 FC Thun W 2026-07-21 FC Thun 1–0 GNK Dinamo Zagreb L 2026-02-26 KRC Genk 3–3 GNK Dinamo Zagreb D 2026-02-19 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 1–3 KRC Genk L 2026-01-29 FC Midtjylland 2–0 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 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

✓ Correct
FK Kauno Zalgiris33% Draw30% GNK Dinamo Zagreb37%
Actual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
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

✗ Wrong
FK Kauno Zalgiris24% Draw48% GNK Dinamo Zagreb28%
Actual: 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.