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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 at 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. The tie is finely poised in terms of qualification stakes, but the Croatian side arrive with a commanding advantage from the first leg. This second-leg clash in Lithuania will decide who progresses further in the 2026 Champions League qualifying path, giving the fixture clear knockout significance.

With the first leg in Zagreb already providing a strong statistical reference point, this return match offers Kauno Žalgiris a chance to respond in front of their home crowd. For anyone looking into Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats, the context is straightforward: Dinamo bring a heavy aggregate lead and a far more prolific attacking record in this European campaign, while Kauno Žalgiris must find a way to tighten up defensively and overturn a difficult situation.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short but already one-sided head-to-head between these clubs 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 official competition begins with their first Champions League qualifying encounter on 4 August 2026. Played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, the match immediately set a clear tone in this emerging matchup.

On 4 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb hosted Kauno Žalgiris and delivered a dominant 5-0 home victory. The score at half-time was already 2-0, and Dinamo continued to add goals after the break to complete a comprehensive win in front of their own supporters. The fixture underlined the gap in European experience and attacking sharpness between the sides at this stage of the competition.

With only this single competitive meeting on record so far, the rivalry history is limited but decisive. From a Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline perspective, all available evidence points to Dinamo as the superior side in terms of both result and goal margin. The second leg in Kaunas will be only their second official meeting, giving Kauno Žalgiris an opportunity to adjust the narrative and show they can compete more closely on home soil.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture is built entirely from their Champions League qualifying clash in Zagreb.

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 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

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Kauno Žalgiris Matches Results and Stats

For Kauno Žalgiris, the Champions League campaign to date shows a mixed picture. Over five matches in this season’s competition, they have balanced two wins and two draws with a single defeat. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per game, but the defensive side is more concerning, conceding 8 goals across those fixtures. At home, they have been more solid, allowing just 1 goal in 2 matches and keeping 1 clean sheet, while away from Kaunas they have conceded heavily, including the 5-0 loss in Zagreb. Their results profile suggests a team capable of staying competitive in many ties but vulnerable when facing higher-level attacking units.

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

Last 5 Dinamo Zagreb Matches Results and Stats

Dinamo Zagreb enter the second leg with a strong early-season Champions League record. Across three matches in this campaign, they remain unbeaten with two wins and one draw. Their attack has been particularly impressive, scoring 9 goals at an average of 3.0 per match, including 8 goals in just 2 home games. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals overall, maintaining a goals-against average of 1.0. Dinamo have yet to fail to score in this European run, and their ability to combine high output in front of goal with a relatively stable back line underlines why they are in a commanding position in this tie.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical balance ahead of this second leg leans clearly towards Dinamo Zagreb. The head-to-head record stands at one match and one emphatic win for the Croatian champions, with a 5-0 aggregate advantage built entirely in Zagreb. Overall Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats show Dinamo with a five-goal edge in direct meetings and a far higher scoring rate in this Champions League campaign.

Season-to-date form in Europe reinforces this picture: Kauno Žalgiris have shown resilience and some defensive stability at home but have struggled badly away against top opposition, while Dinamo combine an unbeaten record with a prolific attack and no matches lost so far. As the sides meet in Kaunas on 11 August 2026, history and current form both suggest Dinamo Zagreb hold the statistical upper hand, although Kauno Žalgiris will look to use home conditions to narrow the gap and produce a more balanced contest than in the first leg.

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

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