Pafos face a steep climb in the Europa League second qualifying round second leg. They trail 2-0 from the first leg loss to Hajduk Split on 23 Jul 2026 and must overturn the deficit at Limassol Stadium.
The Cypriot side showed flashes earlier in May with wins against Apollon Limassol and APOEL plus a draw with AEK Larnaca. Yet their most recent outing ended in that 0-2 defeat and another loss to Aris Limassol before that. Hajduk arrive without suspended duo Marko Livaja and Hugo Guillamon which could open gaps in their midfield and attack.
This marks the first meeting between the clubs so no past results offer clues. Pafos sit fourth in the Cypriot First Division which gives them some domestic stability but the knockout tie demands something extra tonight. Hajduk's four wins in their last five outings across competitions suggest they know how to close out leads even away from home.
Expect Pafos to push forward early yet the two-goal buffer lets Hajduk sit deep and counter. The visitors should control the tie from there without needing to chase the game themselves.
Recommended Bets
Hajduk Split to advance @1.45 — they hold a 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg and miss only two players through suspension.
Under 2.5 goals @1.90 — the first leg finished 2-0 and Pafos have kept just one clean sheet in their last five.
Hajduk Split +0.5 Asian handicap @1.65 — away side can absorb pressure and still progress even if Pafos score once.
Odds tend to shorten closer to kickoff — lock in value now.
