Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb: Head-to-head Stats and Insights

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 in Lithuania will decide which club progresses further in the 2026 Champions League qualifying path. The stakes are high, with continental progression and significant financial and sporting rewards on the line.

This match adds another chapter to the emerging European tie between Kauno Žalgiris and Dinamo Zagreb. With the Croatian side carrying a commanding advantage from the first leg, the home team must look for a strong response in front of their own supporters in Kaunas. For anyone studying Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats, the contrast between the clubs’ early qualifying campaigns and the first-leg scoreline provides a clear statistical backdrop to this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that this is a very new matchup at Champions League level, with only one previous competitive meeting on file.

• 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 European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 4 August 2026. That match was played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, establishing the initial competitive benchmark between the Lithuanian and Croatian clubs.

On 4 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb hosted Kauno Žalgiris and delivered a dominant performance, winning 5-0 in regular time. The half-time score was 2-0, underlining how quickly Dinamo Zagreb took control of the tie. This result, in the same competition and round as the upcoming fixture, sets a clear context: Kauno Žalgiris return home needing a dramatic turnaround against opponents who have already demonstrated significant attacking power.

With only this single match so far in the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline, the historical context is limited but decisive. All available head-to-head evidence points to Dinamo Zagreb as the stronger side to date, yet the second leg in Kaunas offers Kauno Žalgiris a chance to respond and reshape the narrative of this emerging European pairing.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers are based entirely on their Champions League qualifying clash in the 2026 season.

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:

• 4 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 available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League reflects their season to date rather than just the last five domestic and European fixtures. Across five Champions League matches this season, they have shown a mixed profile: competitive in several games but exposed defensively away from home. They have played five fixtures, winning two, drawing two and losing one, with five goals scored and eight conceded. At home they have been relatively solid, conceding only once in two matches, while away from Kaunas they have struggled, shipping seven goals in three games, including the 5-0 defeat in Zagreb.

• 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 campaign to date shows an unbeaten run in qualifying. Over three matches in this season’s competition, they have recorded two wins and one draw, scoring nine goals and conceding three. At home, Dinamo Zagreb have been particularly potent, with eight goals in two matches and only two conceded, including the 5-0 victory over Kauno Žalgiris. Their single away fixture so far ended in a draw, with a balanced one goal scored and one conceded, indicating that while their attacking output dips slightly on the road, they remain difficult to beat.

• 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, Dinamo Zagreb enter the second leg with a clear edge. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match for the Croatian side, with a 5-0 aggregate lead in goals. Venue data shows that all previous action has taken place in Zagreb, where Dinamo dominated, while Kauno Žalgiris are yet to host this opponent in European competition. Season-to-date Champions League form also leans towards Dinamo Zagreb: they are unbeaten with a strong scoring rate of three goals per game, whereas Kauno Žalgiris have a balanced record but a negative goal difference and a heavy away defeat on their record. Taken together, these Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats suggest the visitors have the stronger historical and current form profile, though the shift to Kaunas offers the home side their best opportunity to improve the head-to-head picture.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.