Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 13, 2026
In the Europa League qualification semi-final on August 13, 2026, the second leg between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg will take place. The visitors just need to avoid defeat here.
Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Pafos won the national championship for the first time in 2025. The debutant even managed to reach the main round of the Champions League. However, they fell to fourth place domestically, albeit combined with a cup run. This sent them to the Europa League, where they started with a 0-2 loss in Split against Hajduk. But at home, they thrashed the Croatians 4-0.
The team from Salzburg dominated for two decades, winning thirteen titles between 2007 and 2023. But after that, they failed to clinch new championships, finishing only third in the local Bundesliga last season. This year, after a big cup win, they managed only a 1-0 victory over Hartberg. Most recently, they had a draw against Wolfsberg.
In Austria, the hosts still managed to press their opponent. Veteran Tabakovic made an impact after coming off the bench and scored in the 88th minute. The opponent only responded with a sending-off.
Previous Meetings: Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg
The clubs have not played each other before, not even in friendlies.
A close and not particularly entertaining match is expected. We agree and suggest betting on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.85).
Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg: Key Statistics and Trends
- Pafos lost four of their last five matches
- On average, Pafos scored 1.83 goals and conceded 1.06 goals per match
- 47% of Pafos matches ended with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.89
- Red Bull Salzburg won four of their last five matches
- The team averaged 1.75 goals scored and 1.28 conceded per match
Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg: Probable Starting Lineups
Pafos plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (projected lineup): Maetski - Ioannou, David Luiz, Goldar, Bruno Souza da Silva - Guga Rodrigues, Sunjic, Domingos Quina - Jaja, Lele, Biel. Sema was sent off in the previous match.
Red Bull Salzburg lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (projected lineup): Zawisicki - Schmid, Cabraneski, Boma, Ferachnig - Barry, Diabate - Redzic, Diakite, Baidoo - Vertessen
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