Drita vs Kauno Žalgiris
- First leg:
- Kauno Žalgiris 1 1 Drita
- Aggregate:
- Kauno Žalgiris 4 3 Drita
- Advances:
- Kauno Žalgiris
Match recap
Kauno Žalgiris beat Drita 3–2 in their UEFA Champions League fixture. Slivka, Slivka, and Benchaib scored for Kauno Žalgiris. Drita held 37% possession to 63% for Kauno Žalgiris.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
3-0 Drita win
Actual
2–3
Outcome probability
Drita and Kauno Žalgiris face off in the 1st Qualifying Round, with Drita tipped to take a commanding 3-0 victory. The match promises to highlight Drita's home advantage and creative midfield prowess.
Match factors
Drita's creative midfield edge
Liridon Balaj's high assist rate and playmaking skills give Drita a creative advantage at home
Slivka's scoring form for Kauno Žalgiris
Vykintas Slivka has scored 2 goals in his last away appearance, showing strong finishing
Benchaib's dual threat
Amine Benchaib has both scored and assisted recently, indicating good form and involvement
No confirmed absences for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no injury disruptions expected
The context
Both teams have limited recent experience in this competition, with Drita having played just two matches (no wins) and Kauno Žalgiris six matches (two wins). Their head-to-head record is evenly matched with one win for Kauno Žalgiris and one draw, setting the stage for a competitive encounter.
Key insights
Liridon Balaj
Drita
Liridon Balaj's high assist rate and playmaking skills give Drita a creative advantage at home.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 assists in 1 appearance, 58 mins played
Vykintas Slivka
Kauno Žalgiris
Vykintas Slivka has scored 2 goals in his last away appearance, showing strong finishing.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 goals in 1 appearance, 90 mins played
Amine Benchaib
Kauno Žalgiris
Amine Benchaib has both scored and assisted recently, indicating good form and involvement.
UEFA Champions League 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 1 appearance, 89 mins played
Analysis
Drita's creative midfield, led by Liridon Balaj who boasts two assists in a single home game, gives them a clear advantage in crafting scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Kauno Žalgiris' Vykintas Slivka has shown impressive scoring form with two goals in his last away match, but the prediction leans towards Drita's home strength prevailing. Both teams have full squads available, so no injury concerns should affect the outcome.
Key facts
- 1.Drita have played 2 matches in this competition (W0 D1 L1, GF 3 / GA 4).
- 2.Kauno Žalgiris have played 6 matches in this competition (W2 D2 L2, GF 6 / GA 10).
- 3.In 2 head-to-head meetings, Drita have won 0, Kauno Žalgiris have won 1, with 1 draw.
- 4.Liridon Balaj has 2 assists in 1 home game, a key creative force for Drita.
- 5.Vykintas Slivka scored 2 goals in his last away match for Kauno Žalgiris.
- 6.Amine Benchaib has both scored and assisted recently, showing good form.
- 7.No confirmed absences for either team, full squads available.
- 8.The predicted halftime score is 1-0, consistent with the fulltime 3-0 prediction.
Prediction
The forecast is a 3-0 win for Drita, with a halftime lead of 1-0. This scoreline reflects the highest probability among home win outcomes, supported by Drita's effective playmaking and home form. Despite the low confidence due to limited data, the prediction aligns well with expected goals and recent performances.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Drita
No standout top scorers flagged for Drita
Away — Kauno Žalgiris
The verdict
While the prediction favours Drita, the low confidence suggests this could be a closely fought tie. However, Drita's midfield creativity and home advantage might just be the difference, leading to a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 11:37 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Slivka
Assist: Benchaib
Goal
Assist: Balaj
Pëllumbi
Yellow Card
Goal
Assist: Balaj
Unknown
Balaj
Unknown
Konatar
Tolordava
Ourega
Unknown
Slivka
Assist: Moutachy
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Benchaib
Krasniqi
Yellow Card
Benchaib
Penalty
Match Statistics
Drita
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1F. MalokuG
- 2Besnik KrasniqiD
- 7I. JashariM
- 8V. LimajM
- 9A. ManajF
- 10L. BalajM
- 14A. DabiqajM
- 19Blerim KrasniqiF
- 25A. BytyçiD
- 26R. OvoukaD
- 32J. PëllumbiD
Substitutes
- 3B. ShejiD
- 4R. BrojaM
- 17O. GrezdaF
- 22L. BehluliG
- 24William Guido BaetenM
- 28Agan MjakiD
- 55H. SalihuD
- 74Eron Isufi
- 77K. AbazajF
- 93K. NguenaM
- 99M. ArthurM
Kauno Žalgiris
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 3A. TolordavaD
- 7A. BenchaibF
- 14V. SlivkaM
- 15LeonardoM
- 19Renan OliveiraF
- 32F. BaldassarraM
- 33M. KonatarD
- 45J. MoutachyD
- 55T. ŠvedkauskasG
- 70F. OuregaM
- 77R. LekiatasD
Substitutes
- 1Joris AliukonisG
- 4L. RačićD
- 8Y. KarashimaM
- 10G. SirgedasM
- 11F. ČernychM
- 22D. MikelionisG
- 23A. HernándezD
- 24M. BurbaF
- 37N. EdokpolorD
- 99H. KadrićF
Drita
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Limaj | M | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Pëllumbi | D | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blerim Krasniqi | M | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Abazaj | F | 32 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Besnik Krasniqi | D | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bytyçi | D | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Broja | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Dabiqaj | M | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Balaj | F | 58 | 0.0 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| B. Sheji | D | 24 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Nguena | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Salihu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Ovouka | D | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Mjaki | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Kauno Žalgiris
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Baldassarra | M | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Edokpolor | D | 11 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Benchaib | D | 89 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| L. Račić | D | 1 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Ourega | D | 79 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Tolordava | M | 79 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Slivka | D | 90 | 0.0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Černych | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Hernández | D | 11 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Sirgedas | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Mikelionis | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Švedkauskas | F | 90 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Konatar | M | 79 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Moutachy | M | 90 | 0.0 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| M. Burba | F | 33 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Karashima | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joris Aliukonis | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Drita vs Kauno Žalgiris?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Drita to win against Kauno Žalgiris.
- What score did Fipster predict for Drita vs Kauno Žalgiris?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Drita 3–0 Kauno Žalgiris.
- What were the win probabilities for Drita vs Kauno Žalgiris?
- Fipster's model gave Drita a 35% chance of winning, Kauno Žalgiris a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.