Kauno Žalgiris vs Žalgiris: match statistics
Kauno Žalgiris vs Žalgiris: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kauno Žalgiris played against Žalgiris in A Lyga (Lithuania). The game was played on May 31, 2026. Venue: S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Kauno Žalgiris has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Žalgiris has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Kauno Žalgiris scores 2.27 goals per game and allows 0.80. Žalgiris scores 1.33 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Kauno Žalgiris's games and 53% of Žalgiris's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 53%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kauno Žalgiris has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.54 per game. Kauno Žalgiris takes 15.5 shots per game, while Žalgiris takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Kauno Žalgiris leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Žalgiris leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kauno Žalgiris's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Žalgiris, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A Lyga games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Kauno Žalgiris has a clear offensive and home advantage: they have scored 34 goals this season versus Žalgiris’ 20, and at home they average 2.25 goals per match with 5.25 shots on target, while the visitors average 1.00 goal away with 3.29 shots on target. The hosts’ shot conversion rate is 14% versus 7% for the visitors, and the home side failed to score in only 13% of their home matches, whereas Žalgiris failed to score in 43% of their away games, which indicates a significant advantage in quality of chances for the hosts. Defensively the hosts concede 0.63 goals per home match on average and have 12 goals conceded this season, while the visitors concede 0.57 goals away on average but 18 goals in total this season and a higher average xG against (1.19 vs 0.94 for the hosts). In the last 5 matches Kauno’s record is 1-3-1 with an average of 1.2 points per game, while Žalgiris have 1-1-3 with 0.8 points per game, showing better stability and form for the hosts. Given the advantage in shots on target (5.25 vs 3.29), higher conversion (14% vs 7%) and a much lower share of matches without a goal (13% vs 43%), I tip a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Kauno Žalgiris has a season BTTS rate of 75% and only 13% clean sheets, indicating the home side rarely finish matches without conceding; Žalgiris shows a season 29% BTTS and 57% clean sheets, but in the last 5 matches the away side have 80% BTTS and conceded 8 goals (1.6 per game). Both teams' xG are 1.53 (Kauno) and 1.56 (Žalgiris), totaling 3.09 expected goals, which suggests over 3 goals and supports a both teams to score scenario. The home team averages 1.63 scored and 1.75 conceded per season with 4.25 shots on target and 12% conversion, while the away team averages 1.0 scored and 0.57 conceded seasonally, but their last 5 matches show defensive deterioration (1.6 average goals conceded). Additionally, Kauno matches finish over 2.5 goals in 75% of cases and the league averages 2.57 goals per match, so combining high xG and recent defensive weaknesses of the away side I favor the 'BTTS - Yes' option (~72% vs 28% for 'No').
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG-based Poisson model yields expected goals: home 1.36 (xG_for_home 1.53 vs xG_against_away 1.19), away 1.48 (xG_for_away 1.56 vs xG_against_home 1.39), total 2.84. Poisson distribution implies probability of Over 1.5 ≈78% (P(0-1)≈22%), Over 2.5 ≈54% (P(≤2)≈46%) and Over 3.5 ≈32% (P(≤3)≈68%). Seasonal metrics reinforce this picture: Kauno Žalgiris score an average of 1.63 goals at home, have 88% of matches with over 1.5 goals, 75% BTTS and 75% home matches Over 2.5, while the visitors average 1.00 goals away and keep clean sheets in 57% of away games. The home side also display higher efficiency (12% conversion from 13.5 shots) than the visitors (7% from 14.29 shots), and in the last 5 matches the home xG was 1.76 versus the away xG of 1.21, confirming the attacking potential. Therefore the strongest signal is Over the 1.5 line: 78% from the Poisson model combined with the season-long 88% home Over 1.5 gives the largest edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Seasonal statistics indicate that the away team holds the advantage at half-time: they lead at the break in 43% of matches and concede only 0.14 goals on average by half-time, whereas the home team lead at the break in 25% and average 0.75 goals scored and 0.88 conceded by half-time. After the break the home side more often completes a turnaround — the home team’s second-half goal average is 1.75 versus 0.86 for the away team, and the home team have scored 3 goals in minutes 76–90 compared to 1 for the visitors, which increases the likelihood of a draw. Homes also show higher efficiency (12% shot conversion versus 7% for away) and more shots on target (4.25 vs 3.29), supporting a comeback scenario after half-time. On the other hand, the away team have many draws and solid away defense (43% draws, season half-time clean sheet rate 86% and full-match clean sheet 57%), so the most probable and strongest signal from the data is the away team leading at half-time and a draw after 90 minutes (2/X).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kauno Žalgiris | Žalgiris | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Kauno Žalgiris is 71% better for: goals scored per game.
2.27 goals / game - Kauno Žalgiris · 1.33 goals / game - Žalgiris
Kauno Žalgiris is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Kauno Žalgiris · 1.2 goals / game - Žalgiris
Kauno Žalgiris scores in 93% of games (14 of 15 meczów), while Žalgiris keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
Žalgiris scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Kauno Žalgiris keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kauno Žalgiris
Over / Under - Žalgiris
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Kauno Žalgiris is 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / game - Kauno Žalgiris · 1.4 pts / game - Žalgiris
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kauno Žalgiris - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Žalgiris - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kauno Žalgiris
Žalgiris
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A Lyga).
Teams vs league
| Kauno Žalgiris | Liga | Žalgiris | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.07 | 2.58 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 53% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Kauno Žalgiris's perspective: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Žalgiris. Games average 2.40 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kauno Žalgiris vs Žalgiris?
The A Lyga match finished Kauno Žalgiris 0:1 Žalgiris. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Kauno Žalgiris and Žalgiris?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Kauno Žalgiris won 3, Žalgiris won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Kauno Žalgiris vs Žalgiris?
Kauno Žalgiris score 2.27 goals per game on average and Žalgiris 1.33. The A Lyga average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Kauno Žalgiris's matches and 53% of Žalgiris's.
What form are Kauno Žalgiris and Žalgiris in?
Over the last 5 games Kauno Žalgiris have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Žalgiris 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kauno Žalgiris vs Žalgiris?
The statistical background for Kauno Žalgiris vs Žalgiris — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.