On 23.07.2026, the UEFA Europa League will see HNK Hajduk Split challenge Pafos in what is shaping up to be a closely fought encounter. Our expert analysis delves into the form and strategies of both teams, providing a clear prediction that emphasizes the strengths and weaknesses of HNK Hajduk Split and Pafos. If you’re looking to bet, our insights could be invaluable in making a well-informed decision.
HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | Žilina | HNK Hajduk Split | 16.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | HNK Hajduk Split | Žilina | 09.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Celje | HNK Hajduk Split | 01.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | LNZ Cherkasy | HNK Hajduk Split | 27.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shkendija | HNK Hajduk Split | 23.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | HNK Hajduk Split | Siroki Brijeg | 17.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | HNK Hajduk Split | Posušje | 14.01.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Croatia Zmijavci | HNK Hajduk Split | 11.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| HNL | HNK Hajduk Split | Vukovar | 22.05.2026 | 6-3 |
| HNL | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | HNK Hajduk Split | 16.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Slovan Bratislava | Pafos | 16.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Jagiellonia | Pafos | 12.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FK Jablonec | Pafos | 08.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cracovia Krakow | Pafos | 03.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Cup | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 29.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apoel Nicosia | 22.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| 1. Division | AEK Larnaca | Pafos | 16.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Aris | 10.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Omonia Nicosia | 06.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 03.05.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: HNK Hajduk Split VS Pafos
Last 20 Matches Statistics: HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos
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Betting Intelligence: HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos
htmlThis is the kind of European night that makes football so special. HNK Hajduk Split, the pride of the Dalmatian coast, host Pafos in the UEFA Europa League, and the stakes couldn't feel more real for the passionate fans packed into Poljud Stadium.
Hajduk arrive into this tie with genuine momentum behind them. They've been clinical in Europe recently, dispatching Žilina 2-0 at home before the qualifier turned dramatic. More tellingly, their domestic form showed a side capable of real firepower — that 6-3 demolition of Vukovar and a 4-0 friendly rout of Pošulje paint the picture of a team full of goals and confidence.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Hajduk have looked vulnerable defensively at times. Dinamo Zagreb beat them twice. Slaven Belupo held them to a 2-2 draw. They can be pressed into mistakes. Pafos will know this and may set up to exploit it on the counter.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Pafos are simply the underdogs making up the numbers. The Cypriots finished their domestic season in genuinely impressive fashion. That 7-0 hammering of Krasava Ypsonas was extreme, sure, but they also won the Cypriot Cup, beating Apollon Limassol 2-0. They travel with belief. Their recent pre-season friendlies have been mixed — losses to Slovan Bratislava and Jagiellonia — but squads are still being shaped.
Here's a surprising insight that most casual observers will miss. Both sides have shown a striking tendency toward high-scoring games. Hajduk's matches average well over two goals consistently, and Pafos have been involved in multiple 3-3 and 7-0 scorelines themselves. The "Over 2.5 goals" market at typical odds looks genuinely attractive here. I'd go further — back both teams to score too.
Tactically, Hajduk's wide players will be key. If they get space down the flanks at Poljud with the crowd roaring them on, Pafos's defensive structure could buckle early. An early Hajduk goal feels very possible. I'd specifically look at the "Hajduk to score in the first half" market as strong value at the odds available.
The bookmakers have this surprisingly tight — Hajduk at 2.42, Pafos at 2.93. That Hajduk price represents genuine value given home advantage, crowd intensity, and recent European experience.
My prediction: Hajduk Split 2-1 Pafos. A tight, entertaining European night with goals at both ends — exactly what football fans live for.
Poljud will be electric. Be there for it, or at least have your eyes fixed on the screen.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Krovinović | Croatia | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| Y. Benrahou | Morocco | 27 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| I. Ivušić | Croatia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 77 |
| A. Kalik | Australia | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| M. Šego | Croatia | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| F. Karačić | Australia | 30 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| Z. Šarlija | Croatia | 29 | Defender | 189 | 80 |
| I. Diallo | Côte d'Ivoire | 29 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| A. Sanyang | Gambia | 27 | Attacker | 173 | 69 |
| A. Pajaziti | Kosovo | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| T. Silić | Croatia | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Š. Hrgović | Croatia | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Pukštas | USA | 21 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| R. Brajković | Croatia | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Skoko | Croatia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Skelin | Croatia | 19 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| B. Durdov | Croatia | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Branimir Mlačić | Croatia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Pocrnjić | Croatia | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Raci | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Langa | Mozambique | 28 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| M. Bassouamina | Congo | 28 | Attacker | 172 | 71 |
| M. Ilia | Cyprus | 30 | Attacker | 186 | n/a |
| Bruno Felipe | Brazil | 32 | Attacker | 179 | 75 |
| V. Dragomir | Romania | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| David Goldar | Spain | 31 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| K. Pileas | Cyprus | 27 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| João Correia | Cape Verde | 29 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| T. Papadoudis | Greece | 22 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| N. Michael | Cyprus | 32 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 85 |
| Pedrão | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 186 | 88 |
| I. Šunjić | Croatia | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| D. Luckassen | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| L. Dimata | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 81 |
| M. Tankovic | Sweden | 31 | Attacker | 179 | 74 |
| M. Oršić | Croatia | 33 | Attacker | 179 | 69 |
| K. Sema | Sweden | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| Domingos Quina | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos match odds
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