The UEFA Champions League second qualifying round action continues with the second leg between Kauno Zalgiris and Klaksvik at Jonavos centrinis stadionas in Lithuania on Wednesday. This tie remains wide open, as the two teams played to a goalless draw in the first leg last week at Vio Djupumyrar in Klaksvik.
Kauno Zalgiris will feel that they now have the initiative, as they managed to secure a draw away and will have home advantage in this second leg.
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The Lithuanian club earned their spot in the first round of the qualifiers for the UEFA Champions League by winning their first-ever A Lyga title in 2025. They went on to beat Kosovo champions FC Drita 4-3 on aggregate in the first qualifying round, earning them a battle with KI.
In the 2026 domestic league season, 20 games have already been played, and Kauno Zalgiris are top of the standings with 34 points, one above second-placed Suduva.
Zalgiris’ most recent A Lyga match saw them thrash FA Siauliai 4-0 away from home on July 18.
Meanwhile, Klaksvik topped the Faroe Islands Premier League, with 73 points from 27 games, nine points ahead of TB Torshavn.
That title earned Magnus Powell’s side a place in the first round of the Champions League qualifiers, and they took that opportunity with both hands, beating Luxembourg club FC Atert Bissen 2-1 in both the home and away legs to win 4-2 on aggregate.
On the domestic front, Klaksvik are second in the 2026 Premier League table on 31 points from 16 matches, three points away from top spot, currently held by NSI Runavik.
The winners will move on to the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, while the losing side will drop to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.
Kauno Zalgiris vs Klaksvik head-to-head stats and key numbers
- The first-leg goalless draw was the first time that these two sides have ever played against each other.
- Kauno Zalgiris have recorded three wins and two draws in their last five matches across all competitions.
- Klaksvik have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their five most recent matches across all competitions.
Kauno Zalgiris vs Klaksvik prediction
Kauno Zalgiris should dominate possession and dictate the tempo, moving forward with rapid transitions, while KI will likely remain defensively disciplined in a low block to try and absorb the pressure and counterattack.
We expect Kauno Zalgiris to leverage their home advantage to secure a narrow win.
Prediction: Kauno Zalgiris 1-0 Klaksvik
Kauno Zalgiris vs Klaksvik betting tips
Tip 1: Kauno Zalgiris to win
Tip 2: Kauno Zalgiris to keep a clean sheet
Tip 3: Under 2.5 goals
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
