Pafos vs Salzburg Prediction 13 August 2026
🔊 Salzburg won the first leg at home, but now they need to protect their advantage away. Pafos have already shown they can bounce back after away defeats - in the previous round of the Europa League, the Cypriots thrashed Hajduk at home. However, the home win came at a cost for the Austrians: Red Bull lost Enrique Aguilar, who is out for several weeks. Can the Cypriot club repeat their home heroics, or will Salzburg prove their class?
Head-to-Head
📊 This third qualifying round match in the Europa League opened the head-to-head record between the sides. Salzburg won 1:0 at home.
Head-to-head statistics Pafos - Salzburg
Pafos Team Overview
Pafos started their European campaign against Hajduk: a away defeat (0:2) was followed by a show of character at home (4:0). Now the team faces the same scenario - they have already lost away, but once again they finish the round on their own ground.
Pafos are relying on disciplined defensive play. Last season the team played in the Champions League group stage and, although they did not make the play-offs (26th place), the experience of playing against top clubs matters. Against stronger opponents the Cypriots often sat deep - they conceded no more than two goals in matches against Chelsea, Juventus and Villarreal. Sitting deep from the very start of the game makes little sense now, but that particular skill will certainly come in handy after a potential goal.
Match Results: Pafos
RB Salzburg Team Overview
The win in Paphos was not Salzburg's first official match. The team had previously thrashed Oberwart in the Austrian Cup (7:1) and beaten Hartberg in the first round of the Bundesliga (1:0). Before the return leg, Salzburg travelled away to Wolfsberg (1:1).
The team have injury concerns. In the first Europa League match, Enrique Aguilar suffered a serious injury - he is out for several weeks and will definitely not be available in Cyprus. Damir Rešić, Sumaila Diabaté, Gaoussou Diakité and Edmund Baidoo are also carrying fitness issues - their injuries are less serious and they may make the squad, but their ability to give 100% for 90 minutes is in question.
Match Results: RB Salzburg
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Pafos are playing at home, they need to come from behind, and the opposition are quick and technical. In the first match the Cypriots picked up four bookings, and Ken Sema was sent off late on. There are no signs that Pafos will foul less. The bet is Pafos to win on yellow cards.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Pafos have scored at home in 21 of their 23 matches, and Salzburg have failed to keep a clean sheet away from home in ten games in a row. The Cypriots on their own ground, with the crowd behind them and the motivation to stay in the race, should count on at least one goal. You can bet on a goal for the home side at odds of 1.42*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Salzburg's playing philosophy is built on a high press, frequent attacks and ball control - this leads not only to chances but also to corners. In the first match the Austrians delivered 13 corners. What's more, they have won this category five games in a row. The bet is Salzburg to win on corners at a generous 2.8*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Salzburg play aggressively - the first match confirmed that, although not all chances were converted. Pafos had opportunities to score away from home, and on their own ground the Cypriots will be able to play with more confidence. But keeping a clean sheet against Salzburg, who have scored in 12 of their last 13 matches, is no easy task. The bet is both teams to score (yes). It came in in 6 of the last 7 away matches for the Austrians. Correct score prediction: 1:1.
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