Hajduk Split vs Pafos prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 23, 2026
In the Europa League qualification quarterfinals on July 23, 2026, the first match between Hajduk Split and Pafos will take place.
Hajduk Split vs Pafos: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Split cannot compete with the local giant, Dinamo Zagreb. Last season, once again, they lagged behind the capital’s favorite by eighteen points. Still, with 68 points, they finished second again.
Pafos claimed their debut league title in 2025. However, in the 2025/2026 season, after playing in the main round of the Champions League, they dropped to fourth place. Their only consolation was winning their second national cup in three years.
Now, with this away fixture, the Cypriots are actually starting their new football season. The Croatians started their European campaign one round earlier. After defeating Zilina 2-0 at home, they also opened the scoring in Slovakia, but eventually lost 1-2 due to an own goal in added time.
Previous Encounters: Hajduk Split vs Pafos
The teams will meet for the first time on Thursday.
The hosts understand how important it is to secure a win now. We believe they can win this match, taking a "draw no bet" option (odds – 1.60).
Hajduk Split vs Pafos: Key Statistics and Trends
- Hajduk Split won five times in a row before the trip to Slovakia last week
- The team scored an average of 1.69 goals and conceded exactly one per game
- Pafos lost two matches in a row and has not won in their last three games
- On average, Pafos scores 1.83 goals and concedes 1.06 goals per match
- 47% of Pafos's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.89
Hajduk Split vs Pafos: Probable Starting Lineups
Hajduk Split plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Silic - Hrgovic, van Horenbeek, Skelin, Akapandje - Pukstas, Payaziti - Melnjak, Skoko, Brajkovic - Scego
Pafos plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Gorter - Hessan, Mimovic, Ioannou, David Luiz - Domingos Quina, Alexandre Brito, Dragomir, Dani Silva - Lele, Orsic
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's progress in the Europa League qualification standings
