Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş Stats: Head-to-head Record Ahead of Europa League Clash

Kauno Žalgiris and Beşiktaş meet on 27 August 2026 in Kaunas in a UEFA Europa League Play-offs clash scheduled for 17:00 UTC. With a place in the Europa League proper on the line, this second-leg encounter carries major significance for both clubs, especially after the first match in Istanbul. For anyone analysing Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş stats, the context is clear: the Lithuanian side must overturn a heavy deficit, while the Turkish club aims to finish the job professionally.

The tie is part of the 2026 Europa League Play-offs round, and the aggregate situation is already tilted after Beşiktaş’s convincing home win. Playing in front of their own fans in Kaunas, Kauno Žalgiris need a near-perfect performance to keep their European campaign alive. The combination of competition stakes and the existing scoreline makes this fixture a high-pressure test, and the Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş stats underline just how steep the challenge appears on paper.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that these sides have met once so far in official UEFA Europa League competition.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Kauno Žalgiris wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Beşiktaş wins: 1

Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş Timeline & Historical Context

The Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş timeline in European competition begins with their first-leg encounter on 20 August 2026 in Istanbul. Played at Tüpraş Stadyumu in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, that match set the tone for this new pairing between Lithuanian and Turkish clubs on the continental stage.

On 20 August 2026, Beşiktaş hosted Kauno Žalgiris and asserted control early. The home side went into the break with a 2-0 half-time lead and eventually closed out a 3-0 victory over 90 minutes. The fixture finished in regular time, without extra time or penalties, and immediately gave Beşiktaş a strong aggregate advantage heading into the return leg in Kaunas.

With only this single competitive encounter on record, the rivalry’s history is still being written. Nevertheless, that 3-0 result in Istanbul provides a clear reference point for assessing the balance of power so far. As the second leg approaches, the Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş timeline is short but already tilted in favour of the Turkish side, forcing Kauno Žalgiris to chase a substantial deficit at home.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based entirely on their UEFA Europa League Play-offs meeting in Istanbul.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Kauno Žalgiris 0 - 3 Beşiktaş
• Average Goals per Match: Kauno Žalgiris 0.00 vs Beşiktaş 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

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

Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 20 August 2026: Beşiktaş 3-0 Kauno Žalgiris (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Europa League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Kauno Žalgiris Matches Results and Stats

For Kauno Žalgiris, the available Europa League figures are effectively their season to date at this stage of the competition. They have played one match, the 3-0 defeat away to Beşiktaş in the Play-offs. Offensively, they are yet to score, while defensively they have conceded three goals, all away from home, and have not kept a clean sheet. The early numbers underline the scale of the task ahead: they must find attacking fluency while tightening up at the back in the return leg.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Beşiktaş Matches Results and Stats

Beşiktaş arrive in outstanding Europa League form, with a perfect record so far in the 2026 season. Across five matches played — three at home and two away — they have won all five, scoring eight goals and conceding none. Their defensive record is flawless, with five clean sheets, while their attack is steady and efficient, averaging more than one and a half goals per match. This combination of solidity and consistency gives them strong momentum heading into the second leg in Kaunas.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical indicators are firmly in Beşiktaş’s favour ahead of the second leg in Kaunas. The head-to-head record shows one meeting and one decisive Beşiktaş victory, with a 3-0 scoreline and clear superiority in both goals scored and conceded. Venue-wise, all the history so far is from Istanbul, but Beşiktaş’s broader Europa League form — five wins from five, eight goals scored and none conceded — suggests a team in full control of its qualifying campaign.

Kauno Žalgiris, by contrast, enter the home leg needing to overturn a three-goal deficit having yet to score in the competition and having conceded three in their only outing. While the sample size is small, the Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş stats and the emerging Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş timeline both point toward a tie dominated so far by the Turkish side. For the Lithuanian club to change that narrative, they will require a significant improvement in both attack and defence against one of the most in-form teams in this Europa League Play-offs round.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş H2H Statistics updated on 22 August 2026.