Pafos FC

vs

FC Red Bull Salzburg

Preview

Salzburg

• Salzburg are playing at a fast pace since their 1-0 win at Pafos, which gives them a stranglehold on this series.
• Salzburg have won three games in a row.
  • 1-0 v Pafos (first leg, UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026)
  • 1-0 v TSV Hartberg (Austrian Bundesliga)
• Salzburg have won six of their last ten games and lost four.
• Salzburg have conceded 12 goals in their last 10 matches (1.2 per game).
• Danny Roehl joined the club on 1 July 2026 and has the team playing the full-throttle Red Bull way.

Pafos

• Pafos are a compact team that likes to play with a narrow block and are most effective when controlling the game.
• Pafos have won four, drawn two and lost four of their last 10 games in all competitions.
• Pafos beat HNK Hajduk Split 4-0 after extra-time last week.
• Pafos have scored 16 goals in their last 10 matches (1.6 per game).
• Ricardo Sa Pinto took over as head coach on 29 April 2026.

Key Players

• Haris Tabakovic has one goal in one game in this series, coming off the bench to make an instant impact.
• Biel has one in three games to lead Pafos' scoring.

Betting Insights

• Bookmakers list Pafos as the slight favorites.
• Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 looks a strong alternative to the moneyline bets.
• Both teams to score - No at 2.05 also appeals given both sides' compact setups.

Prediction

• This looks like a clash of styles between pressers and blockers, with Salzburg trying to open Pafos up before they settle into a low shape.
• Salzburg's momentum makes them a difficult side to oppose, so we will chance Salzburg getting another draw and setting up a tense finish.