Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş: Head-to-Head Stats and Meeting Overview

Kauno Žalgiris and Beşiktaş meet on 27 August 2026 in Kaunas in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC. This second-leg tie will decide who advances to the group stage, giving this clash significant sporting and financial importance for both clubs. For anyone studying Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş stats, the context is clear: the Lithuanian side must overturn a sizeable deficit against a European regular.

The first leg in Istanbul has already shaped the narrative of this Play-offs tie, leaving Kauno Žalgiris with a major challenge back on Lithuanian soil. With Beşiktaş coming in on a perfect Europa League run and Kauno Žalgiris still seeking their first win and first goal of the campaign, the stakes around this fixture are high and the historical sample of Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş stats, though limited, already points strongly in one direction.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Kauno Žalgiris and Beşiktaş have met once so far in 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 encounter on 20 August 2026. That match, played at Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul, set the tone for this Play-offs tie and provided the only direct reference point between the clubs so far.

On 20 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, Beşiktaş hosted Kauno Žalgiris and delivered a commanding 3-0 home victory. The Turkish side established control early, going into half-time 2-0 up before closing out the match with a third goal in the second half. The half-time score of 2-0 and full-time score of 3-0 underline Beşiktaş’s attacking superiority and defensive stability in that opening leg.

With only that single competitive meeting in the archive, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the early pattern is clear. Beşiktaş have taken a strong grip on the tie, while Kauno Žalgiris must use home advantage in Kaunas to try to alter the Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş timeline and keep their 2026 UEFA Europa League campaign alive.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based entirely on the first-leg encounter in Istanbul, but it already offers a clear statistical split between the two sides.

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: (no previous head-to-head matches played here)
• 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 record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is limited to the current season to date, but it highlights the scale of the task ahead. They have played 1 match in this campaign, that 3-0 away defeat to Beşiktaş in the Play-offs. Offensively, Kauno Žalgiris have yet to score in Europe this season, while defensively they have conceded 3 goals, all away from home. The side has not kept a clean sheet and has failed to score in their only outing, underlining the need for a more incisive attacking display in Kaunas if they are to turn the tie around.

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

Last 5 Beşiktaş Matches Results and Stats

Beşiktaş arrive in Kaunas with an outstanding season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League. Across 5 matches played (3 at home, 2 away), they have a perfect record of 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats. Their attacking output stands at 8 goals scored, with an average of 1.6 goals per game, while remarkably they have yet to concede a single goal in the competition. Beşiktaş have kept 5 clean sheets from 5 fixtures, illustrating a well-balanced side that combines consistent scoring with a watertight defence. Their ability to win both at home and away, including a 3-0 home win and a 0-2 away win as biggest margins, makes them a formidable opponent in this Play-offs tie.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current statistical picture around this tie is heavily weighted towards Beşiktaş. The head-to-head record stands at one match, a 3-0 Beşiktaş victory in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs on 20 August 2026, giving the Turkish club a clear early advantage in direct meetings. In terms of goals, Beşiktaş lead 3-0 overall, averaging 3.00 goals per head-to-head match while keeping Kauno Žalgiris scoreless.

Season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş have been flawless: 5 wins from 5, 8 goals scored, none conceded, and 5 clean sheets underline their dominance and defensive organisation. Kauno Žalgiris, by contrast, have played 1 match in this campaign, losing 3-0 away and still searching for their first goal and first point. While the sample of Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş stats and the Kauno Žalgiris vs Beşiktaş timeline is short, every available indicator points to Beşiktaş holding the upper hand going into the second leg in Kaunas. Kauno Žalgiris will need a significant improvement at home to challenge those trends and keep the tie competitive.

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