Pafos - Hajduk Split: Can Pafos complete a comeback in this tie? - July 30, 2026
Cypriot side Pafos and Hajduk Split will meet in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. The match will take place on Thursday, July 30, kicking off at 19:00 CET, and I have a bet in mind for this game.
Pafos - Hajduk Split: Match preview
Last season, Pafos finished fourth in the Cypriot league and would not have qualified for European competition. However, the team reached the cup final and won it. As a result, they now have a chance to qualify for European competition.
Hajduk Split finished second in the Croatian Football League last season. They collected 68 points from 36 rounds and finished 18 points behind the leaders. The Croatian side began their Europa League qualifying campaign in the first round, where they beat Žilina 3-2 on aggregate. After the second leg, Hajduk will begin their domestic campaign with a match against Varaždin.
As for the first meeting between these teams, it was a fairly even contest, but the Croatian side were more clinical with their chances. They scored two goals between the 56th and 64th minutes. Without conceding a goal, Hajduk beat Pafos 2-0.
Match facts and H2H
- Hajduk convincingly beat their opponents 2-0 in the first leg.
- Pafos have lost their last three matches.
- Hajduk have won six of their last seven matches.
- This will be the second meeting between these teams.
Probable lineups
- Pafos: Majecki, David Luiz, David Goldar, Ioannou, Mmaee, Šunjić, Pêpê, Dragomir, Jajá, Biel Teixeira, Lelê
- Hajduk Split: Silić, Melnjak, Hrgović, Van Hoorenbeeck, Maresic, Acapandié, Pukštas, Dali, Pajaziti, Šego, Brajković
Prediction
Pafos will have to attack and look for opportunities in the final third, as a place in the next qualifying round is at stake. I recommend betting on both teams to score, as Hajduk will also be looking for their chance.
