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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. After the first leg in Zagreb, this return fixture will decide who progresses further in the 2026 qualifying campaign, giving this tie significant importance for both clubs’ European ambitions. For anyone studying Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats, the context is clear: the Lithuanian side must respond on home soil against an opponent with early momentum.

The match will again be played under the Champions League spotlight, with Dinamo Zagreb arriving in Kaunas after a commanding home performance in the first leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round. Kauno Žalgiris will look to overturn that deficit and lean on their home record in this season’s competition, while Dinamo aim to manage the tie and confirm their superiority over two legs. The stakes are straightforward: progression to the next phase of Champions League qualifying and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Kauno Žalgiris and Dinamo Zagreb have met once so far in UEFA Champions League qualifying.

  • 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 European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, the Croatian champions established control of the tie with a dominant performance in front of their home supporters.

On 4 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb faced Kauno Žalgiris as the home side and ran out 5-0 winners in regular time. The half-time score was 2-0, underlining how quickly Dinamo asserted themselves in the contest before adding three more goals after the interval. This one-sided result has set the tone of the rivalry so far and leaves Kauno Žalgiris with a substantial margin to overcome in the return match in Kaunas.

With only this single competitive encounter on record, the historical sample is limited, but it already frames the narrative of this qualifying tie. Dinamo Zagreb carry a heavy aggregate advantage and a perfect head-to-head record into the second leg, while Kauno Žalgiris must seek a response at home to alter the early pattern in this developing European matchup.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats underline how decisive the first meeting in Zagreb was.

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:

  • 4 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

Kauno Žalgiris arrive to this second leg with a mixed Champions League campaign season to date. Across five matches in the 2026 competition, they have shown resilience with only one defeat, but that loss was the heavy 5-0 reverse in Zagreb. At home, they have been harder to beat, with two matches played yielding one win, one draw, and only one goal conceded, suggesting a more compact defensive structure in Kaunas. Offensively, Kauno Žalgiris average 1.0 goal per game overall but have failed to score in two of their fixtures, underlining the challenge they face in trying to break down a higher-quality opponent like Dinamo Zagreb.

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

Last 5 Dinamo Zagreb Matches Results and Stats

Dinamo Zagreb’s Champions League season to date points to a side in strong early form. Over three matches, they remain unbeaten with two wins and one draw, and have combined attacking productivity with reasonable defensive solidity. Dinamo have scored 9 goals in those three fixtures, averaging 3.0 per match, including an emphatic 5-0 home win that stands as their biggest result. At home they have been particularly potent, scoring 8 goals in two games, while their away fixture ended in a draw, showing they can manage difficult environments as well. With no defeats and no matches where they have failed to score, Dinamo Zagreb come into Kaunas with momentum and confidence.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Dinamo Zagreb hold a clear edge in this tie. The head-to-head record is short but emphatic: one match, one win, and a 5-0 aggregate advantage built in the first leg. The Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats show a stark contrast in attacking output, with Dinamo averaging 3.0 goals per Champions League match this season compared to Kauno Žalgiris’ 1.0, and the Lithuanian side conceding significantly more goals overall. While Kauno Žalgiris can draw some optimism from a more solid defensive record at home and a generally balanced win–draw–loss profile in the competition, Dinamo Zagreb’s unbeaten run, superior scoring power, and dominant first-leg result make them the statistically stronger side heading into the second leg in Kaunas.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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