Mark 30.07.2026 for a gripping UEFA Europa League battle as Pafos faces HNK Hajduk Split. With a slight advantage, Pafos is expected to push hard for a win. Our match analysis goes deep into tactics, player forms, and head-to-head records. Before placing your bet, read our detailed prediction for the best insights.
Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | HNK Hajduk Split | Pafos | 23.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | HNK Hajduk Split | Pafos | 23.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | HNK Hajduk Split | Pafos | 23.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Pafos VS HNK Hajduk Split
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split
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Betting Intelligence: Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split
htmlThis one already has history. And it's not pretty for Pafos.
Just days ago, HNK Hajduk Split walked into their own stadium and handed Pafos a clean 2-0 defeat in the first leg of this UEFA Europa League qualifier. Now Pafos must host the Croatian side and overturn that deficit. The pressure is entirely on the Cypriot champions.
Here's what you need to watch for — the bookmakers have installed Pafos as favourites at 1.80, which genuinely surprises me. Yes, they're at home. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that home advantage automatically makes this a straightforward win for the hosts.
Look closer at Pafos's recent form and a pattern emerges. Their pre-season has been shaky at best. They lost 3-2 to Slovan Bratislava, fell 1-0 to Jagiellonia, and got beaten 2-0 in Split just last week. Three losses in their last three competitive or near-competitive outings. That's not a team oozing confidence heading into a must-win European night.
Hajduk, meanwhile, are in excellent shape. They dismantled Žilina 2-0 at home before losing the away leg 2-1, showing they can absorb pressure on the road when it matters. Their pre-season form was quietly impressive — four wins from four friendlies, including a stunning 4-0 against Posušje and a 0-4 thrashing of Shkendija. This is a side that travels well and knows how to defend a lead.
The insider observation most casual fans will miss? Hajduk only need a draw to progress. That changes everything tactically. Expect them to sit compact, soak up Pafos's attacking play, and hit brutally on the counter. Pafos will have to take risks. And teams that take risks against disciplined Croatian defences tend to pay for it.
Here's my bold prediction for bettors — Hajduk to score at least once in this match at value odds of 4.09. With Pafos forced to push forward, spaces will open. Back both teams to score as well, because Pafos have genuine attacking quality in their domestic setup, evidenced by that remarkable 7-0 league win earlier this season.
My final call? Hajduk Split to qualify. Whether they nick a 1-1 draw or even steal the win outright, they have the experience, the momentum, and crucially, the cushion. Pafos will give everything under the Mediterranean lights — but I think the Croatian giants hold firm.
Set your alarms. This second leg has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| 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 |
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