Paphos vs Elfsborg prediction and betting tips on July 18, 2024
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Game Prediction
A match between Paphos and Elfsborg will be played in the 1/8 finals of the Europa League qualification on July 18, 2024. Historical for the Cypriot club, its first match in the tournament will most likely be its last for now.
Paphos vs Elfsborg: key statistics and trends
- Paphos cannot win its 2 previous matches.
- Elfsborg has won twice in a row.
- Elfsborg has lost 6 away games in a row.
- Paphos wins the first half in 29% of matches, Elfsborg – in 41% of matches.
Paphos – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Blue and Whites” were founded 10 years ago. Still, they, having quickly made their way to the top division of the country and gaining a foothold there on the second attempt, became average, never rising above 4th position. As for the previous season, the team fell back to 5th place. At the same time, the club managed to “shoot” in the cup, taking the trophy. And the higher mentioned result gave a ticket to the debut draw of the Europa League.
The voyage to Sweden was a failure. The guests conceded the first goal in the 9th minute of the game. Everything ended in a crushing defeat – 0-3. It’s pretty doubtful if the players believe in a home comeback.
Elfsborg – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Elegant” became the vice-champion of the country, repeating the best result over the last decade. At the same time, the new Allsvenskan cycle is now in full swing in Sweden, and there has been a sharp decline in the number of middle peasants.
The team will try to rehabilitate itself in the European competitions – “the Scandinavians” often start there, and periodically achieved success. This time, the inexperienced opponent helped it get off to a good start and played out the game in the minority for more than half an hour. It is also reasonable to mention that Zeneli, the author of the first goal, did not convert the penalty. Nevertheless, the rivals finished that game with a 3-0 score, essentially killing the intrigue.
Paphos: team news
Melluso was sent off in the first match.
Elfsborg: team news
There are no problems with the squad.
Paphos vs Elfsborg: possible starting line-ups
Pathos (possible line-up): Ivusic – Pileas, Kvida, Goldar, Joao Correia – Pelagio, Name, Bruno Sousa, Dragomir, Tankovic – Macheda.
Elfsborg (possible line-up): Pettersson – Yegbe, Henriksson, Holmen – Hult, Nur Ouma, Zeneli, Hedlund – Zeneli, Baidoo, Qasem.
Previous head-to-head matches: Paphos vs Elfsborg
The club from Cyprus has actually made the debut on the international stage last Thursday.
Free prediction for the match Paphos vs Elfsborg
The guests have already secured their place in the next round, but they are simply in good shape, unlike the Cypriots, who are just getting into the season. We bet that “the Scandinavians” will not lose on the away field (odd: 1.7).