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Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Kauno Žalgiris host Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in Kaunas. This second-leg clash comes in the 2026 edition of Europe’s elite club competition and will decide which side progresses closer to the group stage. With the tie being played in neutral-listed venue terms but in the city of Kaunas, the Lithuanian side will look to make home advantage count.

The stakes are clear: Dinamo Zagreb arrive with a commanding aggregate position after the first leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round, while Kauno Žalgiris must engineer a major turnaround to stay alive in the Champions League. In this context, Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats and trends from both the first leg and each club’s broader 2026 Champions League campaign provide a sharp indication of how demanding this task will be for the hosts.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Kauno Žalgiris and Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League is based on a very limited but highly revealing sample.

  • 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 UEFA competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 4 August 2026 in Zagreb. That match, part of the same UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, set an immediate benchmark in this emerging head-to-head.

On 4 August 2026 at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Dinamo Zagreb faced Kauno Žalgiris in the first leg. Dinamo Zagreb 5–0 Kauno Žalgiris was the full-time score, with a 2–0 advantage already established by half-time. The contest, played over 90 minutes and finished in regular time, underlined Dinamo’s attacking power and control on home soil in this competition.

With only this single encounter on record, the rivalry’s history is short but decisive so far. The aggregate scoreline and the nature of that first-leg result heavily shape expectations ahead of the return game in Kaunas, and they form the core of any analytical Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline at this stage.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats from their direct meetings point to a clear early advantage for the Croatian side.

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

Kauno Žalgiris arrive to the second leg with a mixed Champions League campaign season to date. Across 5 matches in the 2026 competition, they have shown resilience with only one defeat but also limited cutting edge in attack, particularly away from home. Defensively, their record is split: relatively solid at home but heavily exposed on the road, as highlighted by the 5–0 reverse in Zagreb.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 1
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Last 5 Dinamo Zagreb Matches Results and Stats

Dinamo Zagreb’s Champions League season to date has been efficient and controlled. Over 3 matches, they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw, combining strong attacking output with relatively stable defending. At home, they have been especially dominant, averaging 4 goals scored per game, while maintaining a balanced goals-against profile both home and away.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0
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Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Dinamo Zagreb hold a commanding edge in this tie. The only direct meeting so far produced a 5–0 home win for the Croatian side, giving them a perfect head-to-head record and a five-goal advantage in both the aggregate and goal metrics. Overall Champions League form in 2026 further reinforces this picture: Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten with a strong scoring rate, while Kauno Žalgiris combine respectable results with a negative goal difference and a pronounced vulnerability away from home. As the action shifts to Kaunas, the hosts will need to defy both the existing Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats and the weight of the first-leg result to change the narrative of this emerging matchup.

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

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