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As Beşiktaş prepares to host FK Kauno Žalgiris in the UEFA Europa League on August 20, 2026, anticipation is high for this crucial matchup. Beşiktaş enters the fixture in strong form, having won four of their last five matches, showcasing a solid attacking strategy supported by cohesive teamwork. Their ability to control possession and efficiently transition from defense to attack will be critical in breaking down the visiting side.
In contrast, Kauno Žalgiris has experienced mixed results lately, securing two victories in their past five outings. While their performances have shown flashes of promise, consistency remains a concern. The Lithuanian side will need to leverage their counter-attacking tactics while being defensively disciplined to stand a chance against the potent Beşiktaş offense.
Bookmakers favor Beşiktaş significantly, with odds reflecting a high likelihood of a home victory at 1.14 compared to a staggering 17.35 for an away win. Given the predicted final score of 2:0, it underscores the expectation of a controlled and effective performance from Beşiktaş. However, as with any match, surprises can occur, and Kauno Žalgiris may yet prove their resilience and ability to challenge on the European stage.
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| Beşiktaş 82.4% |
Draw 12% |
Kauno Žalgiris 5.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.16 | 9.00 | 13.50 | |
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1.14 | 7.96 | 14.47 | |
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1.17 | 5.70 | 20.00 | |
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1.13 | 9.80 | 24.00 | |
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1.11 | 7.80 | 14.00 | |
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1.16 | 7.6 | 16.08 | |
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1.16 | 8.00 | 18.00 |
Latest Results
| 13.08.26 Beşiktaş – FC Hradec Králové – 1:0 06.08.26 FC Hradec Králové – Beşiktaş – 0:1 30.07.26 FC Midtjylland – Beşiktaş – 0:2 23.07.26 Beşiktaş – FC Midtjylland – 1:0 14.07.26 Spartak Trnava – Beşiktaş – 3:2 |
11.08.26 FK Kauno Žalgiris – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:2 08.08.26 FK Kauno Žalgiris – Hegelmann Litauen – 2:0 04.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – FK Kauno Žalgiris – 5:0 29.07.26 FK Kauno Žalgiris – KÍ Klaksvík – 1:0 21.07.26 KÍ Klaksvík – FK Kauno Žalgiris – 0:0 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
1/8-finals
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Bye | |
| 5 | Twente | Bye | |
| 6 | Vojvodina | Ferencvaros | 0 : 3, 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Bye | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 9 | KuPS | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Univ. Craiova | |
| 16 | Bye | Ararat-Armenia | |
| 17 | St. Truiden | Bye | |
| 21 | Lincoln Red Imps | Bye | |
| 24 | Bye | Omonia | |
| 25 | Crvena zvezda | Bye | |
| 32 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 33 | Shamrock Rovers | Bye | |
| 36 | Bye | Egnatia | |
| 40 | Bye | Lillestrom | |
| 41 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 44 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 45 | Larne | Bye | |
| 48 | Bye | Iberia 1999 | |
| 49 | Mjallby | Bye | |
| 53 | Hajduk Split | Zilina | 1 : 2, 2 : 0 |
| 54 | Bye | Pafos | |
| 56 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 57 | Kairat Almaty | Bye | |
| 61 | Dyn. Kyiv | U. Cluj | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 62 | Bye | PAOK | |
| 63 | Hammarby | Bye | |
| 64 | Bye | Anderlecht | |
| 65 | Lech Poznan | Bye | |
| 68 | Bye | Klaksvik | |
| 69 | Thun | Bye | |
| 72 | Bye | Vikingur Reykjavik | |
| 73 | Tromso | Bye | |
| 74 | Bye | Hradec Kralove | |
| 75 | Besiktas | Bye | |
| 76 | Bye | Midtjylland | |
| 80 | Bye | Kauno Zalgiris | |
| 81 | St. Gallen | Bye | |
| 82 | Bye | Benfica | |
| 84 | Bye | Hearts | |
| 88 | Bye | Aarhus | |
| 89 | OFI Crete | Bye | |
| 93 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Aluminij | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 94 | Bye | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 95 | Qarabag | Vestri | 3 : 0, 3 : 0 |
| 96 | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 2 : 1, 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Bye | |
| 3 | Twente | Ferencvaros | 2 : 2, 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Bye | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 5 | KuPS | Bye | |
| 6 | Bye | Univ. Craiova | |
| 8 | Bye | Ararat-Armenia | |
| 9 | St. Truiden | Bye | |
| 11 | Lincoln Red Imps | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Omonia | |
| 13 | Crvena zvezda | Bye | |
| 16 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 17 | Shamrock Rovers | Bye | |
| 18 | Bye | Egnatia | |
| 20 | Bye | Lillestrom | |
| 21 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 22 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 23 | Larne | Bye | |
| 24 | Bye | Iberia 1999 | |
| 25 | Mjallby | Bye | |
| 27 | Hajduk Split | Pafos | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
| 28 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 29 | Kairat Almaty | Bye | |
| 31 | Dyn. Kyiv | PAOK | 0 : 2, 2 : 3 |
| 32 | Hammarby | Anderlecht | 1 : 3, 1 : 1 |
| 33 | Lech Poznan | Bye | |
| 34 | Bye | Klaksvik | |
| 35 | Thun | Bye | |
| 36 | Bye | Vikingur Reykjavik | |
| 37 | Tromso | Hradec Kralove | 1 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 38 | Besiktas | Midtjylland | 2 : 0, 1 : 0 |
| 40 | Bye | Kauno Zalgiris | |
| 41 | St. Gallen | Benfica | 0 : 5, 2 : 1 |
| 42 | Bye | Hearts | |
| 44 | Bye | Aarhus | |
| 45 | OFI Crete | Bye | |
| 47 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 : 1, 0 : 5 |
| 48 | Qarabag | CSKA Sofia | 0 : 1, 0 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Bye | |
| 2 | Ferencvaros | Gornik Zabrze | 1 : 1, 1 : 0 |
| 3 | KuPS | Univ. Craiova | 1 : 2, 1 : 1 |
| 4 | Bye | Ararat-Armenia | |
| 5 | St. Truiden | Bye | |
| 6 | Lincoln Red Imps | Omonia | 0 : 1, 1 : 1 |
| 7 | Crvena zvezda | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 9 | Shamrock Rovers | Egnatia | 1 : 5, 3 : 1 |
| 10 | Bye | Lillestrom | |
| 11 | Jagiellonia | Rangers | 1 : 1, 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Larne | Iberia 1999 | 1 : 2, 0 : 0 |
| 13 | Mjallby | Bye | |
| 14 | Pafos | Salzburg | 3 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 15 | Kairat Almaty | Bye | |
| 16 | PAOK | Anderlecht | 2 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 17 | Lech Poznan | Klaksvik | 5 : 0, 1 : 0 |
| 18 | Thun | Vikingur Reykjavik | 2 : 3, 3 : 0 |
| 19 | Hradec Kralove | Besiktas | 0 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 20 | Bye | Kauno Zalgiris | |
| 21 | Benfica | Hearts | 1 : 1, 6 : 1 |
| 22 | Bye | Aarhus | |
| 23 | OFI Crete | Bye | |
| 24 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | CSKA Sofia | 3 : 1, 0 : 3 |
Final
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Ferencvaros | |
| 2 | Univ. Craiova | Ararat-Armenia | |
| 3 | St. Truiden | Omonia | |
| 4 | Crvena zvezda | Plzen | |
| 5 | Egnatia | Lillestrom | |
| 6 | Jagiellonia | Iberia 1999 | |
| 7 | Mjallby | Salzburg | |
| 8 | Kairat Almaty | Anderlecht | |
| 9 | Lech Poznan | Thun | |
| 10 | Besiktas | Kauno Zalgiris | |
| 11 | Benfica | Aarhus | |
| 12 | OFI Crete | CSKA Sofia |
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