Hajduk vs Pafos Prediction 23 July 2026
🔊 Hajduk are set to host Pafos in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round at Stadion Poljud. For the Croatian side, this is one of their most significant European fixtures in recent years, as they have struggled to make deep runs in continental competitions and will be eager to capitalize on home support. Meanwhile, Pafos continue to cement their reputation as one of Cyprus’ top clubs and will look to secure a result that puts them in a strong position ahead of the return leg.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two clubs have never met in official competition. This will be their first ever meeting.
Head-to-head statistics Hajduk - Pafos
Hajduk Split Team Overview
The Croatian side kicked off their European campaign with a tough tie against Slovakia’s Žilina. After a 2-0 home victory, they suffered a 2-1 defeat on the road but advanced on aggregate. Last season, the Croatians featured in the Europa Conference League qualifiers, where they were knocked out by Dinamo Tirana - a far from formidable opponent - losing 4-3 on aggregate.
Before their official fixtures, Gonzalo García’s squad played three friendlies and won all of them, defeating Shkëndija (4-0), LNZ Lebedyn (1-0), and Celje (1-0). The team steadily built momentum and now boast five wins in their last six matches, including both competitive and friendly games.
Hajduk’s main strength lies in their home form. At Poljud, draws have become a rarity: they’ve recorded eight wins and three losses in their last 11 home matches. Moreover, as hosts, the Croatian outfit have found the net in 13 of their last 14 outings. Hajduk are particularly dangerous before halftime - the stats back it up, with the Split side scoring in the first half of six of their last seven home games. Expect García to rely on early pressure and aim for a quick breakthrough from the opening whistle.
Match Results: Hajduk Split
Pafos Team Overview
Over the past few years, Pafos have evolved from a mid-table side in Cypriot football into a regular presence in European competitions. Last season, under Juan Carlos Carcedo, the club made their group stage debut in the Champions League. However, they finished the campaign with Albert Celades serving as interim head coach. Among 36 teams, Pafos finished 26th, registering two wins, three draws and three losses - a highly respectable showing for such a modest club. Since April 28, Portuguese manager Ricardo Sá Pinto has taken the reins, guiding Pafos to a fourth-place finish in the Cypriot league and securing the domestic cup.
Their summer preparations have been far from ideal. In their last four friendlies, Pafos managed just one win, edging out Poland’s Cracovia 2-1, before drawing with Jablonec (0-0), and suffering defeats to Jagiellonia (0-1) and Slovan Bratislava (2-3). The team managed only four goals across these fixtures. More concerning, however, is their defensive organization - Pafos have conceded in five of their last six competitive away matches. Offensively, there are fewer issues: the Cypriots rarely leave the pitch without finding the net, having scored in 10 of their last 11 official outings.
Match Results: Pafos
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Pafos have covered a +1.5 handicap in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Pafos have covered a +1.5 handicap in 9 of their last 10 away games.
Total Goals Prediction
Trends- Over 1.5 goals has landed in each of Hajduk Split’s last six matches.
- Over 1.5 goals has been scored in 16 consecutive Pafos games.
- Over 1.5 goals has been scored in each of Pafos’ last seven away fixtures.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Trends- Pafos have both scored and conceded in five straight away matches.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
At the start of a new season, the Cypriots don't yet look like a side fully ready for matches at this level. Hajduk have already come through one qualifying round, they're in rhythm, and they'll have the home crowd behind them. Our prediction is Both Teams To Score: Yes, as Pafos have scored and conceded in each of their last five official away games. Predicted score: 1-1.
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