Juventus (home)
- With 6 points from five matches each, Juventus FC (22nd) and Pafos FC (24th) meet in the UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 on Wednesday.
- Luciano Spalletti was not afraid to make bold changes when he took over the Old Lady and his new-look system, which incorporates attacking wingbacks and high pressing, has been highly successful, at least at home.
- The Serie A giants have won their last two at the Juventus Stadium, drawing both of their Champions League home games so far and conceding five goals in those two games.
Pafos (away)
- Pafos are making their debut in a European group stage.
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Juan Carlos Carcedo has instilled a real work ethic and pressing style in the Cypriot side that has seen them go unbeaten in their last five (W3, D2).
- Recent run: W3, D2
- Last two away trips: an away win and a draw
Key Players
- Dusan Vlahovic remains Juventus’ biggest threat in Europe with three goals in four games.
- Kenan Yildiz has been red hot lately with three of Juve’s seven goals in their last five coming from his boot.
- Joao Correia has been an excellent outlet on the counter for Pafos and has scored three goals in their last five.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are favorites at 1.21, with the draw at 7.5 and the visitors as outsiders, but our Juventus FC vs Pafos FC prediction highlights some uncertainty given the visitors’ unbeaten away streak.
- There is appeal in Over 2.5 goals at 1.43, especially as Juventus like to get forward and Pafos look to counter from wide areas.
Prediction
With Juventus’ recent home form and Pafos’ reliance on counters, Juventus look likely to edge this one, but the draw remains possible given Pafos’ unbeaten run. For this reason, the Juventus FC vs Pafos FC betting tips suggest considering both teams to score as a smart option.