Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

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 continental campaign, making every detail in the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

The tie is played under the banner of Europe’s elite club competition, with Dinamo Zagreb arriving from Croatia as established group-stage contenders and Kauno Žalgiris representing Lithuanian football on a major stage. With qualification at stake and the first-leg result already setting a clear tone, this match in Kaunas carries significant sporting and financial implications for both clubs.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between these clubs in UEFA Champions League qualifying is limited but already clearly tilted in one direction.

• 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-leg clash in the 2026 UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. On 4 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb hosted Kauno Žalgiris at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, setting the initial benchmark for this emerging European matchup.

That game in the 3rd Qualifying Round finished Dinamo Zagreb 5–0 Kauno Žalgiris, with the Croatian side asserting clear dominance on home soil. The half-time score was 2–0 before Dinamo extended their advantage in the second half to complete a comprehensive 5–0 full-time victory. The match was decided within the regular 90 minutes, with no extra time or penalties required.

With only this single UEFA Champions League qualifier on record so far, the historical context is narrow but unambiguous: Dinamo Zagreb have taken a commanding lead in the tie and in the head-to-head series. For Kauno Žalgiris, the second leg in Kaunas is an opportunity to respond, restore pride, and add a new chapter to a still very short European rivalry.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture from the existing head-to-head meeting offers a clear, if early, indication of the gap between the sides at this level.

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 available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League reflects their season to date rather than just the last five matches. They have played 5 qualifiers so far, splitting results evenly with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per match, scoring 5 in total, while defensively they concede 1.6 per game, with 8 goals allowed overall. At home they have been tighter, conceding only 1 goal in 2 fixtures and keeping 1 clean sheet, but away from Kaunas they have been exposed, letting in 7 goals in 3 games, including the 5-0 loss in Zagreb. Two clean sheets and two matches without scoring underline the inconsistency that Kauno Žalgiris must address in this second leg.

• 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 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign to date shows a compact but strong record across 3 matches. They remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw, highlighting both resilience and attacking quality. Dinamo average an impressive 3.0 goals scored per game (9 in total) while conceding just 1.0 per match (3 goals against). At home, they have been especially potent, scoring 8 times in 2 fixtures with an average of 4.0 goals per home game and registering 1 clean sheet, including their 5-0 victory over Kauno Žalgiris. Away from home they have drawn their only match, scoring once and conceding once, which still underlines a balanced profile on the road.

• 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, the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats point clearly toward the Croatian side as the dominant force ahead of the second leg in Kaunas. Dinamo Zagreb hold a 5-0 aggregate lead from the only head-to-head meeting so far, and their season-to-date Champions League numbers show a prolific attack (3.0 goals per match) combined with a solid defensive record. Kauno Žalgiris, by contrast, have been competitive overall in qualifying but heavily outmatched in Zagreb, with their defensive average of 1.6 goals conceded per game skewed by that heavy defeat. The venue change to Kaunas may help tighten the contest, especially given Kauno Žalgiris’s stronger defensive figures at home, but the existing head-to-head record and broader statistical trends both lean firmly in Dinamo Zagreb’s favour going into this decisive qualifier.

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