Kauno Žalgiris vs Drita
- Aggregate:
- Kauno Žalgiris 4 3 Drita
- Advances:
- Kauno Žalgiris
Match recap
Kauno Žalgiris and Drita drew 1–1 in their UEFA Champions League fixture.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
1-2 Drita win
Actual
1–1
Outcome probability
Kauno Žalgiris and Drita face off in the 1st Qualifying Round, both eager to make a strong start in this competition. The match promises a tactical battle with key midfielders and attackers looking to influence the outcome.
Match factors
Kauno Žalgiris' key midfielders outperform league averages
Vykintas Slivka and Joris Moutachy have assist and goal rates well above league midfield averages, boosting attacking threat
Amine Benchaib's dual threat as scorer and assister
Benchaib leads Kauno Žalgiris in goals and assists, showing consistent involvement in goals
Liridon Balaj's creative influence for Drita
Balaj's high assist rate and set-piece role provide Drita with a creative edge in attack
Drita's recent scoring consistency
Drita has scored in their last two matches, showing positive attacking momentum
Key players scored in recent Kauno Žalgiris vs Drita matches
Benchaib and Krasniqi scored in their last encounter, indicating likely impact players
The context
Kauno Žalgiris have played six matches in this competition with a mixed record of two wins, two draws, and two losses, scoring six and conceding ten goals. Drita, meanwhile, have played two matches, yet to win but showing attacking promise with three goals scored. Their head-to-head history is limited but competitive, with one win for Kauno Žalgiris and one draw.
Key insights

Vykintas Slivka
Kauno Žalgiris
Slivka’s goal-scoring rate away from home is exceptional for a midfielder, making him a constant threat in this fixture.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 goals in 6 appearances this season, averaging 0.67 goals per 90 away

Amine Benchaib
Kauno Žalgiris
Benchaib’s consistent goal involvement as both scorer and assister makes him central to Kauno Žalgiris’ attacking plans.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 goals and 1 assist in 6 appearances this season

Liridon Balaj
Drita
Balaj’s creative influence and set-piece prowess provide Drita with a key attacking edge in this competition.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 assists in 1 appearance this season
Analysis
Kauno Žalgiris boast influential midfielders like Vykintas Slivka and Amine Benchaib, who have been pivotal in their attacking play this season. Slivka’s away goal-scoring form and Benchaib’s dual role as scorer and assister make them key threats. Drita’s creative force, Liridon Balaj, has impressed with his assist rate and set-piece delivery, providing a vital edge. Despite Kauno Žalgiris’ home advantage, Drita’s recent scoring consistency and tactical setup suggest they can nick this one.
Key facts
- 1.Kauno Žalgiris have a 2W-2D-2L record in this competition with 6 goals scored and 10 conceded.
- 2.Drita have played 2 matches in this competition without a win but have scored 3 goals.
- 3.Head-to-head meetings show Kauno Žalgiris with 1 win and 1 draw against Drita.
- 4.Vykintas Slivka averages 0.67 goals per 90 minutes away, well above league midfield average.
- 5.Amine Benchaib leads Kauno Žalgiris in goals and assists this season.
- 6.Liridon Balaj has 2 assists in 1 match this season, highlighting his creative influence.
- 7.Drita have scored in their last two matches, showing positive attacking form.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards a 2-1 away win for Drita. While the halftime score is less certain, the fulltime result favours Drita edging out Kauno Žalgiris by a single goal. Expect a closely fought match with moments of quality from key players shaping the final outcome.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Kauno Žalgiris


Away — Drita
The verdict
This fixture is finely balanced but the scales tip slightly in favour of Drita, thanks to their attacking momentum and creative midfield presence. Kauno Žalgiris will need to tighten their defence and capitalise on their home opportunities to avoid an early exit.
Prediction generated 14 Oct 2026, 09:53 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
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Kauno Žalgiris
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 3A. TolordavaD
- 7A. BenchaibF
- 8Y. KarashimaM
- 15LeonardoM
- 19Renan OliveiraF
- 32F. BaldassarraM
- 33M. KonatarD
- 45J. MoutachyD
- 55T. ŠvedkauskasG
- 70F. OuregaM
- 77R. LekiatasD
Substitutes
- 1Joris AliukonisG
- 4L. RačićD
- 10G. SirgedasM
- 11F. ČernychM
- 14V. SlivkaM
- 22D. MikelionisG
- 23A. HernándezD
- 24M. BurbaF
- 37N. EdokpolorD
- 99H. KadrićF
Drita
4-3-1-2Starting XI
- 1F. MalokuG
- 2Besnik KrasniqiD
- 3B. ShejiD
- 7I. JashariM
- 8V. LimajM
- 14A. DabiqajM
- 19Blerim KrasniqiF
- 25A. BytyçiD
- 26R. OvoukaD
- 32J. PëllumbiD
- 77K. AbazajF
Substitutes
- 9A. ManajF
- 10L. BalajM
- 17O. GrezdaF
- 22L. BehluliG
- 24William Guido BaetenM
- 28Agan MjakiD
- 55H. SalihuD
- 74Eron Isufi
- 99M. ArthurM
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Kauno Žalgiris vs Drita?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Drita to win against Kauno Žalgiris.
- What score did Fipster predict for Kauno Žalgiris vs Drita?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Kauno Žalgiris 1–2 Drita.
- What were the win probabilities for Kauno Žalgiris vs Drita?
- Fipster's model gave Kauno Žalgiris a 32% chance of winning, Drita a 35% 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.



