Hajduk Split
- Hajduk Split have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Hajduk Split will go into Thursday's UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 second leg with hope of progressing after winning the home game 2-0 against MSK Zilina, only to lose the away match 2-1 earlier today, keeping the tie in the balance.
- The home side have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions, a solid but slightly streaky run under Gonzalo Garcia.
- Garcia sets up his team in a structured 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 formation, preferring to build from the back, patiently controlling the ball through the center and stretching the play with overlapping full-backs.
Pafos FC
- Pafos FC will arrive in Split in good shape having won their last 2 games against APOEL Nicosia FC (2-0) at home in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026 and Apollon Limmassol FC (2-0) away in the Cyprus Cup 2025/2026.
- They have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions, making them the tougher side to beat.
- His counterpart at Pafos, Ricardo Sa Pinto, has been in charge since 29th April 2026 and has made his side a lot more compact, hunting turnovers and playing fast on the transition.
Key Players
- Alec Van Hoorenbeeck has 1 goal in 2 UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 games this term and has been Hajduk's top scorer so far, making him a solid anytime goal scorer pick in this match.
- He is a useful player who can be equally effective from defence, midfield or dead ball situations.
Betting Insights
- With Hajduk Split winning 4 of their 5 at home and Pafos FC winning 1 of their 5 on the road, the away side are a bit of a surprise at 2.6 favourites, ahead of the hosts at 2.7, with the draw priced at 3.1.
- We're going with the Cypriot side to continue their winning streak, but the draw price looks too big to ignore here, so we're taking a Pafos FC or draw double chance.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 looks a great fit for this cagey game and both teams to score at 1.85 appeals for a similar reason, as this could be a real nail-biter.
Prediction
Pafos FC or draw double chance is the preferred small wager given the visitors' momentum and the tight nature of the tie.
