Pafos FC host Red Bull Salzburg at the Alphamega Stadium for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie, with the visitors holding a slender 1-0 advantage following the first leg.Pafos will need to stage another home comeback after overturning a two-goal deficit against Hajduk Split in the previous round, relying on their impressive European record in Cyprus where they have suffered only one defeat in their last 10 home matches – a loss inflicted by Bayern Munich.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsSalzburg head into this return fixture with momentum under new manager Danny Rohl, remaining unbeaten in four competitive games this season. However, the Austrian side have struggled on their travels in Europe, losing eight of their last 10 European away fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889890##With home advantage swapped due to Salzburg hosting the UEFA Super Cup, Pafos will look to exploit Salzburg's away vulnerability to turn the tie around, while Salzburg aim to hold firm and secure progression to the playoff round.Kick-off: 8:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Thursday 13 AugustVenue: Alphamega Stadium, LimassolGroup: UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round (Second Leg)Current standings: Red Bull Salzburg lead 1-0 on aggregate.Infantino's biggest ally has his word – Trump backs FIFA chiefQualification implications: The aggregate winner advances to the Europa League playoff round to face Mjallby, while the loser drops down to the Conference League playoff round against Auda or Dinamo City.Form GuidePafos FC❌ Loss 0-1 vs Salzburg✅ Win 4-0 vs Hajduk Split❌ Loss 0-2 vs Hajduk Split❌ Loss 2-3 vs SK Slovan Bratislava❌ Loss 0-1 vs Jagiellonia BialystokSalzburg➖ Draw 1-1 vs Wolfsberger✅ Win 1-0 vs Pafos FC✅ Win 1-0 vs Hartberg✅ Win 7-1 vs Oberwart✅ Win 0-5 vs Oberwart##NAJAVA_MECA_9889453##Head-to-Head (Last Meeting)Salzburg 1-0 Pafos FC (6 Aug 2026 – UEFA Europa League)Team NewsPafos FC❌ Domingos Quina – Forced off with an injury in the first leg, ruled out.❌ Ken Sema – Suspended following a red card in the first leg.❌ Charalambos Kyriakidis – Out due to injury.❌ Jaja – Unavailable due to injury.Salzburg❌ Enrique Aguilar – Arm injury sustained in the first leg, unavailable.🟡 Soumaila Diabate – Knock, subject to late assessment.🟡 Edmund Baidoo – Knock, hoping to shake off in time.🟡 Gaoussou Diakite – Knock, subject to fitness check.Rashford cracks the code: £4m annual raise despite not playing for United in over a yearPlayer to Watch: Haris Tabakovic (Salzburg)Haris Tabakovic has made an immediate impact for Red Bull Salzburg since his summer arrival, demonstrating his clinical instinct in front of goal. The striker netted the dramatic 88th-minute winner off the bench in the first leg against Pafos and made his first start in the recent league draw against Wolfsberger.Tabakovic's aerial prowess and physical presence inside the penalty area make him the central focal point of Salzburg's attack. If Pafos push forward in search of an equalizer, Tabakovic's positioning and finishing ability on the counter could prove decisive in putting the tie out of the hosts' reach.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Under 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Pafos FC to Win (90 Minutes)🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Correct Score: Pafos FC 1-1 SalzburgDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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