Final score: Dinamo Tbilisi 3–0 FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Match preview
The UEFA Europa Conference League sees Dinamo Tbilisi host FK Zalgiris Vilnius on July 23rd, 2026, in a clash with intriguing narratives. Dinamo, despite a low 27% win rate this season (3W 6D 2L), enters this fixture with a somewhat resilient recent run, securing two wins, two draws, and just one defeat in their last five outings. Their 12 goals scored and 11 conceded highlight a team that finds goals but can be vulnerable defensively.
Conversely, Zalgiris Vilnius arrives in Tbilisi in sharper recent form, boasting a 60% win rate this season (3W 0D 2L) and having won three of their last five matches. They’ve found the net 10 times while conceding 9, suggesting a slightly more potent attack and a similar defensive record to their Georgian counterparts. The key battle will likely be Zalgiris’s recent attacking impetus against Dinamo’s ability to grind out results, particularly at home. Expect a tactical encounter where Zalgiris will aim to exploit Dinamo's defensive frailties, while the hosts will look to capitalize on their mixed recent form to secure a crucial first-leg advantage.
1. G. Loria, 17. P. Psaltis, 27. N. Kurdic, 3. A. Kalandadze, 6. Leo Santos, 39. K. Kakashvili, 24. B. Osei, 22. N. Ninua, 12. A. Bah, 11. M. Vatsadze, 14. M. Do Couto
12. V. Sarkauskas, 18. D. Sesplaukis, 4. D. Koy Lupano, 15. P. Bosancic, 21. D. Franke, 20. I. Lytvynenko, 6. M. Capan, 10. P. Golubickas, 19. S. Bilenkyi, 7. N. Mihajlovic, 11. N. Petkovic
Match events
14' Goal Normal Goal — N. Kurdic (Dinamo Tbilisi)
26' Goal Normal Goal — Leo Santos (Dinamo Tbilisi)
30' Goal Normal Goal — N. Ugrekhelidze (Dinamo Tbilisi)
36' Card Yellow Card — D. Franke (FK Zalgiris Vilnius)
44' Card Yellow Card — D. Koy Lupano (FK Zalgiris Vilnius)
63' subst Substitution 1 — B. Osei (Dinamo Tbilisi) (assists: K. Kakashvili)
68' subst Substitution 1 — I. Lytvynenko (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) (assists: M. Capan)
68' subst Substitution 2 — N. Petkovic (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) (assists: M. Vareika)
68' subst Substitution 2 — T. Kvaratskhelia (Dinamo Tbilisi) (assists: L. Kharabadze)
74' Card Yellow Card — M. Capan (FK Zalgiris Vilnius)
79' subst Substitution 3 — P. Golubickas (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) (assists: N. Mihajlovic)
79' subst Substitution 4 — D. Franke (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) (assists: S. Mamatsashvili)
80' subst Substitution 3 — A. Kalandadze (Dinamo Tbilisi) (assists: M. Vatsadze)
80' subst Substitution 4 — P. Psaltis (Dinamo Tbilisi) (assists: L. Tsikolia)
80' subst Substitution 5 — M. Do Couto (Dinamo Tbilisi) (assists: N. Tkalia)
90' subst Substitution 5 — B. Teixeira (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) (assists: G. Jarusevicius)
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