Salzburg will be aiming to take a first-leg advantage when they welcome Pafos in the Europa League third qualifying round, with both sides eager to move one step closer to the playoff stage. The Red Bulls head into the clash on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 Bundesliga victory over Hartberg, with Karim Konate making an instant impact by scoring the winning goal off the bench and now pushing for a place in the starting XI. Salzburg have averaged 2.1 goals per game across their last ten matches, but injuries to Jano, Stefan Lainer, and Omoregie limit the hosts' options ahead of Thursday’s encounter.
Pafos, meanwhile, produced one of the most impressive comebacks of the previous round, thrashing Hajduk Split 4-0 to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit and progress in style. The Cypriot outfit have shown plenty of attacking quality, but their away form has been less convincing, with just one win in their last five away matches. To make matters worse, influential forward Jaja picked up an injury against Hajduk, meaning Vlad Dragomir is expected to replace him in attack. Even so, Pafos have enough quality to trouble Salzburg, making this an intriguing first-leg battle.
Considering Salzburg's home advantage and greater European experience, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Both Teams to Score, and Over 2.5 goals (both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, suggesting an entertaining encounter).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Salzburg vs Pafos prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Salzburg 2 - 1 Pafos
Salzburg vs Pafos Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -167 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: FC Salzburg -0.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: FC Salzburg +1 @ -800 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FC Salzburg to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: FC Salzburg to Win/FC Salzburg to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Salzburg - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferSalzburg Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwldllww | 1.60 |
| Home | lwdlw | 1.40 |
| Away | wwllw | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.20 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.80 | 2.12 | 1.49 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.07 | 1.13 | 1.01 |
Pafos Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdllwdwwlw | 1.70 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Away | dldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.80 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.66 | 1.83 | 1.49 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.38 | 1.05 |
Salzburg vs Pafos Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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