Dinamo Zagreb vs Kauno Žalgiris

UEFA Champions League · Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00

Dinamo Zagreb 3–0 Kauno Žalgiris

Match preview

Dinamo Zagreb host Kauno Žalgiris on August 4th in a UEFA Champions League encounter that sees two teams with contrasting recent fortunes. Despite the generous 1.19 odds for a home win, Dinamo's form is a cause for concern, having secured just one victory in their last five outings and holding a 30% win rate overall. Their porous defence, conceding 22 goals in ten matches, will be a particular worry against a confident Žalgiris side.

Kauno Žalgiris, on the other hand, arrive in Croatia brimming with confidence. Their impressive 80% win rate, including four wins from their last five, speaks volumes about their current momentum. They've also demonstrated defensive solidity, letting in only four goals while scoring ten. This match presents a classic David vs. Goliath narrative, with the bookmakers heavily favouring the struggling Dinamo. However, Žalgiris’s recent performances suggest they are more than capable of causing an upset. Bettors might find value in the Kauno Žalgiris win at 21, or perhaps the Over 2.5 goals at 1.9, given Dinamo's defensive frailties. The key narrative to watch will be whether Dinamo can find their stride or if Žalgiris can continue their impressive run.

Recent form

Dinamo Zagreb

• W Jul 28, 2026: Dinamo Zagreb 3–2 FC Thun
• D Jul 21, 2026: FC Thun 1–1 Dinamo Zagreb

Kauno Žalgiris

• W Jul 29, 2026: Kauno Žalgiris 1–0 KI Klaksvik
• D Jul 21, 2026: KI Klaksvik 0–0 Kauno Žalgiris
• W Jul 14, 2026: Drita 2–3 Kauno Žalgiris
• D Jul 7, 2026: Kauno Žalgiris 1–1 Drita

Head-to-head

• 2026-08-04T18:00:00+00:00: Dinamo Zagreb – Kauno Žalgiris

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb (Formation: 4-1-4-1)

44. Ivan Filipović, 13. Paul Bismarck Tabinas, 15. Niko Galešić, 6. Stjepan Radeljić, 22. Matteo Pérez Vinlöf, 27. Josip Mišić, 30. Fran Topić, 7. Luka Stojković, 80. Lukas Kačavenda, 11. Arber Hoxha, 9. Dion Drena Beljo

Kauno Žalgiris (Formation: 4-1-4-1)

55. T. Svedkauskas, 45. J. Moutachy, 3. A. Tolordava, 77. R. Lekiatas, 37. N. Iyobosa Edokpolor, 32. F. Baldassarra, 24. M. Burba, 7. A. Benchaib, 14. V. Slivka, 70. F. Ourega, 19. Renan Oliveira

Match events

• 31' Goal Normal Goal — M. Zajc (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: L. Stojkovic)
• 33' Goal Normal Goal — S. McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: M. Perez Vinlof)
• 46' subst Substitution 1 — L. Krekovic (Kauno Žalgiris) (assists: Y. Karashima)
• 46' subst Substitution 2 — M. Konatar (Kauno Žalgiris) (assists: N. Iyobosa Edokpolor)
• 51' Goal Normal Goal — M. Lisica (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: J. Misic)
• 57' subst Substitution 3 — F. Ourega (Kauno Žalgiris) (assists: I. Fiolic)
• 61' subst Substitution 1 — A. Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: M. Orsic)
• 65' subst Substitution 4 — Renan Oliveira (Kauno Žalgiris) (assists: A. Kalik)
• 71' subst Substitution 2 — M. Zajc (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: L. Kacavenda)
• 71' subst Substitution 3 — M. Lisica (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: F. Topic)