Red Bull Salzburg vs Pafos prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 6, 2026
In the Europa League qualification semi-finals on August 6, 2026, Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg will play their first match. The visitors will try to secure a good result here.
Red Bull Salzburg vs Pafos: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Salzburg were crowned champions fourteen times between 2007 and 2023. However, they have not won the Bundesliga since then and finished only third last season. They have since started well in the cup (thrashing Oberwart 7-1 away) and won the opening league round against Hartberg thanks to a solitary goal.
The club from Pafos was the best on its island two seasons ago. Their debut title sent them to the Champions League, where they managed to play in the main round. However, their domestic form dropped to fourth place, although they did win the cup.
The Cypriots have started well in European competition again. More precisely, they lost initially to Hajduk in Split 0-2. But then at home, they staged a convincing comeback, scoring four unanswered goals against the Croatians! However, half of them came in extra time. The Austrians, meanwhile, are only now entering the battle for a place in European tournaments.
Previous Matches: Red Bull Salzburg vs Pafos
This will be the first time these visitors come to Salzburg.
In such ties, home advantage is important. We believe the islanders can secure a win at home (odds – 1.60).
Red Bull Salzburg vs Pafos: Key Statistics and Trends
- Red Bull Salzburg have won their last two matches
- The team scored an average of 1.75 goals and conceded 1.28 per match
- Pafos have lost three of their last four matches
- On average, Pafos scored 1.83 goals and conceded 1.06 goals per match
- 47% of Pafos matches ended with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.89
Red Bull Salzburg vs Pafos: Probable Starting Lineups
Red Bull Salzburg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Zavisicki – Schmid, Cabranski, Boma, Ferachnig – Barry, Diabate – Aguilar, Diakite, Redzic – Vertessen
Pafos play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Majetski – Ioannou, David Luiz, Goldar, Bruno Souza da Silva – Guga Rodrigues, Sunjic, Domingos Quina – Jaja, Lele, Biel
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