Ethnikos Achnas FC
- Ethnikos Achnas FC have lost their last five league games, failing to collect a single point.
- Eduardo Pincelli has attempted to make his side compact and hard to break down when they play their 4-2-3-1 system since taking over in December 2025.
- The defence set up in a mid/low block and have been good at getting the ball up to Nicolas Andereggen and his strikeforce.
- They sit 13th in the 1. Division 2025/2026 table with 14 points from 19 games.
- Their home record is W4 D1 L4 from nine games, conceding eight times.
- They have lost each of their last three home games and failed to win either of their past two home matches against Pafos FC.
Pafos FC
- Pafos FC have lost their last two away games but are superior in most departments to their opponents.
- Albert Celades has instilled a structured, possession-based style of play since his appointment in January 2026.
- The Pafos coach likes his team to control the tempo, build up in a structured way and use situational pressing to overload the centre of the pitch.
- Pafos have 37 points from 18 1. Division games to stand third, 23 ahead of their opponents.
- Celades’ side have lost three of their last five in all competitions, although two of those defeats were against Chelsea and AEK Larnaca.
Head-to-Head
- Pafos have won four of the last five meetings between the sides.
- That run includes a 4-0 home win for Pafos three months ago.
- Ethnikos have failed to win either of their past two home matches against Pafos FC.
Key Players
- David Luiz gives Pafos plenty of experience and strength in the air.
- Anderson Silva is the focal point for Pafos’ attack.
- He has six goals in 16 1. Division appearances.
- He has scored two of his team’s last six goals.
Betting Insights
- Pafos are clear favorites at 1.4 to take the win.
- Ethnikos are priced at 7.03 to upset.
- The value in this game is in Over 2.5 Goals at 1.66.
- Pafos have W5 D1 L3 in nine away league games, conceding an average of 1.22 per away game.
Prediction
Pafos have dominated this fixture in recent years and should have too much quality for their hosts, who are in poor form, to stop them from claiming a comfortable win .
