Elfsborg vs Pafos prediction and betting tips - July 11, 2024
One of the Europa League qualifying matches will take place on Thursday in Borås, where Elfsborg will host Cypriot team Pafos at the Borås Arena. Here is a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Elfsborg
The "Yellow Ones" finished second last season. Elfsborg scored exactly the same number of points as Malmö in 30 matches but lost the championship due to tie-breaker criteria. However, in the current season, the "Elegant Ones" are performing poorly, currently occupying only seventh place.
In 14 matches, Elfsborg has accumulated 19 points, achieving six victories but suffering seven defeats. They are already 16 points behind the first place. Notably, the last time the "Yellow Ones" participated in European competitions was in the 2022/23 season when they lost twice to Norwegian team Molde in the second round of the Conference League qualifiers – 1:2 and 1:4.
Pafos
Juan Carlos Carcedo's team sensationally won the Cypriot Cup last season, defeating Omonia 3:0 in the final. Thanks to this victory, Pafos will play in European competitions for the first time in their history. In the Cypriot Championship, Pafos finished fifth, earning 62 points in 36 matches.
The team was 11 points behind the winner, APOEL. It's also worth mentioning that Pafos is preparing for the start of European competitions through friendly matches. In four matches, the team achieved three victories and one draw. They defeated Universitatea Craiova, Iliria, and Legia, and their match against Greek team Panathinaikos ended in a 0:0 draw.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have never played against each other in European competitions.
- In the last four matches involving Pafos, the "Both Teams to Score" bet won only once.
- In the last four matches involving Elfsborg, the "Both Teams to Score – No" bet won.
Elfsborg vs Pafos Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the home team, with Elfsborg's victory estimated at odds of 1.82. The "Yellow Ones" have won their last five home matches in the Swedish Championship, so we recommend betting on "Elfsborg to Win" with odds of 1.82.
