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

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. The tie moves to Lithuania after the first leg in Zagreb, with Kauno Žalgiris needing a response on home soil to keep their Champions League campaign alive. This fixture brings a clear contrast in European pedigree, and the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats underline just how big a task awaits the hosts.

With no league standings data available, the focus is firmly on this qualifying phase and the aggregate score. Dinamo Zagreb arrive with a commanding advantage from the first leg, while Kauno Žalgiris must balance defensive solidity with the need to chase goals. In this context, every detail in the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats becomes critical for understanding the scale of the challenge and the potential pathways for an upset.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short but already decisive head-to-head history between these clubs in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.

• 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 competitive action begins with their first meeting on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, the Croatian side asserted their authority early and never looked back, shaping the narrative of this emerging European matchup.

On 4 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb faced Kauno Žalgiris at home and won 5-0 in regular time. The half-time score was 2-0, reflecting Dinamo’s control from the opening period, and they extended that dominance after the break to close out a comprehensive 5-0 victory. The match was officiated by E. Lambrechts and completed in 90 minutes without extra time or penalties, giving Dinamo a commanding lead in the tie.

With only this single encounter in the books, the historical context is narrow but clear: Dinamo Zagreb have already demonstrated a significant gap in performance levels over 90 minutes in this competition. As a result, the Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline is currently defined by one-sided Champions League qualifying action, and Kauno Žalgiris must now attempt to reshape that story in front of their own supporters.

Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats highlight Dinamo’s early control of this head-to-head, both in result and in goals scored.

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, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Kauno Žalgiris Matches Results and Stats

For Kauno Žalgiris, the available numbers come from their UEFA Champions League season to date. Across 5 matches in this campaign, they have shown a balanced profile in terms of results, with two wins and two draws offset by a single defeat. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per match, while conceding 1.6 on average, with a notably stronger defensive record at home than away. Two clean sheets and two matches without scoring underline the inconsistency that has defined their continental run so far.

• 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 UEFA Champions League season to date indicates a side that has started strongly in qualifying. Over 3 matches, they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. Their attack has been particularly impressive, scoring 9 goals at an average of 3.0 per game, driven by a prolific home record of 4.0 goals per match. Defensively, they concede 1.0 goal per game overall and have kept one clean sheet, reflecting a generally controlled approach at both ends of the pitch.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Kauno Žalgiris vs Dinamo Zagreb stats point clearly towards Dinamo Zagreb as the dominant force in this matchup. The only head-to-head meeting so far ended 5-0 in Dinamo’s favour in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, giving them a perfect record in both result and goals scored. Venue-wise, all recorded action has taken place in Zagreb, where Dinamo have been emphatic, while the return leg in Kaunas represents uncharted territory in this rivalry.

Season-to-date form in the Champions League further tilts the balance towards the Croatian side. Kauno Žalgiris have been competitive overall, with two wins and two draws from five matches, but their negative goal difference and heavier goals conceded away from home underline the scale of the task they face. Dinamo Zagreb, unbeaten with a high-scoring attack and solid defensive figures, arrive in Kaunas with momentum and a strong aggregate cushion. From a purely statistical standpoint, the trends lean firmly towards Dinamo maintaining control of the tie, while Kauno Žalgiris must produce a significantly improved performance to alter the emerging pattern of this head-to-head.

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