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Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Kauno Žalgiris host Dinamo Zagreb in Kaunas on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash comes in the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign but already carries major significance for both clubs’ European ambitions, with a place in the next qualifying phase on the line.

With Dinamo Zagreb carrying a commanding aggregate advantage from the first meeting, Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats and historical trends point to an uphill task for the Lithuanian side. However, home advantage in Kaunas and their overall competitive resilience in this Champions League season suggest the tie is not purely a formality, especially if the hosts can tighten defensively and find an early breakthrough.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited but telling head-to-head history between Kauno Žalgiris and Dinamo Zagreb in UEFA competition.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Kauno Žalgiris wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Dinamo Zagreb wins: 1

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Timeline & Historical Context

The Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline in official competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, it immediately underlined the gap in experience and firepower between the two clubs at this level.

On 4 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb 5–0 Kauno Žalgiris in the Croatian capital set a clear tone for the tie. Dinamo led 2–0 at half-time and extended their dominance after the break, closing out a comprehensive 5–0 victory in regular time. The result not only gave Dinamo a huge aggregate cushion but also established the early shape of this head-to-head: a proven Champions League regular asserting control over a less established European side.

With only that single fixture on record, the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline is short but decisive. The second leg in Kaunas now becomes an opportunity for Kauno Žalgiris to respond, reduce the aggregate margin, and show that the first meeting was not a full reflection of their potential in front of their own supporters.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats are built entirely from their Champions League clash in Zagreb, offering a small but clear sample of the matchup so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Kauno Žalgiris 0 - 5 Dinamo Zagreb
  • Average Goals per Match: Kauno Žalgiris 0.00 vs Dinamo Zagreb 5.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Kauno Žalgiris's stadium: 0 matches played here — Kauno Žalgiris won 0 (as home side), Dinamo Zagreb won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Dinamo Zagreb's stadium: 1 match played here — Dinamo Zagreb won 1 (as home side), Kauno Žalgiris won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 04 August 2026: Dinamo Zagreb 5–0 Kauno Žalgiris (Half-time: 2–0) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Kauno Žalgiris Matches Results and Stats

For Kauno Žalgiris, the picture in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date is more balanced than the first-leg scoreline alone suggests. Across 5 matches in this campaign, they have shown competitiveness with 2 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat, indicating that the heavy loss in Zagreb was an outlier compared with their broader form. Offensively, they average 1 goal per game, while conceding 1.6 per match, with stronger defensive numbers at home than away. Two clean sheets highlight their ability to shut opponents out, particularly when they control the tempo, but their away record has been more fragile, as exposed by the 5–0 reverse in Croatia.

  • Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 1

Last 5 Dinamo Zagreb Matches Results and Stats

Dinamo Zagreb enter the second leg in Kaunas with an unbeaten Champions League record in the 2026 season to date. Over 3 matches, they have registered 2 wins and 1 draw, underlining both consistency and resilience. Their attack has been particularly impressive, scoring 9 goals at an average of 3 per game, including 8 goals across just 2 home fixtures. Defensively, they concede 1 goal per match on average, a solid platform given their attacking output. With no defeats and no failures to score so far in this campaign, Dinamo travel to Lithuania in strong form and with the confidence of a side that has already produced a dominant home performance in this tie.

  • Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current statistical picture ahead of Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb strongly favours the Croatian champions. The head-to-head record is short but emphatic: one meeting, one Dinamo win, and a 5–0 aggregate lead built entirely from that first-leg result in Zagreb. Overall Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats show Dinamo with a 5–0 goal advantage and a far more potent attack, averaging 3 goals per game in this Champions League campaign compared with Kauno Žalgiris’s 1.0. Kauno Žalgiris can point to a respectable season-to-date record of 2 wins and 2 draws from 5 matches and better defensive numbers at home, which could make the second leg more competitive. However, Dinamo’s unbeaten form, superior scoring rate, and the cushion from the first leg mean that all trends lean towards the visitors controlling the tie, even if the hosts are capable of producing a more disciplined and balanced display in front of their own crowd.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb H2H Statistics updated on 06 August 2026.

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