Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 18:00
The encounter between Paphos and Salzburg is set to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday, 13/08, at Alphamega Stadium.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our betting pick is Paphos Win to Nil for the Paphos vs Salzburg contest. We anticipate Paphos to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.
Paphos Win To Nil: 4/1
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Paphos Win To Nil
Why we predict Paphos to win to nil
Key Betting Insights
Paphos
Salzburg
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Paphos is coming to the clash with Salzburg with the current statistics in the Europa League:
Matches played: 3
Wins: 1
Draws: 0
Losses: 2
Goals Scored: 4 (Avg. 1.33)
Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 1)
When having a broader look at Paphos's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 53
Wins: 25
Draws: 13
Losses: 15
Goals Scored: 86 (Avg. 1.62)
Goals Conceded: 55 (Avg. 1.04)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Paphos to win the match: 15/8
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Paphos
Date
Game
Result
06/08
L
30/07
W
23/07
L
22/05
W
16/05
D
On the other hand, Salzburg comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:
Matches played: 1
Wins: 1
Draws: 0
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 1 (Avg. 1)
Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 53
Wins: 24
Draws: 10
Losses: 19
Goals Scored: 97 (Avg. 1.83)
Goals Conceded: 66 (Avg. 1.25)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Salzburg to win the match: 1/1
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Salzburg
Date
Game
Result
09/08
D
06/08
W
01/08
W
25/07
W
17/05
L
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - Europa League Europe - Europa LeagueTeam Form
Paphos
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
W
D
1.4
Home
W
W
W
L
D
2
Away
L
L
D
L
D
0.4
Salzburg
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
W
W
L
2
Home
W
W
L
D
W
2
Away
D
W
L
L
W
1.4
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 11 last 5 matches
Salzburg scored +38% more goals than Paphos in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Paphos
Salzburg
Performance Gap
Salzburg
Hajduk Split
Hajduk Split
APOEL
AEK Larnaca
Key metrics 5 last 5 matches 5 last 5 matches
Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Paphos
Salzburg
Performance Gap
Salzburg
Hajduk Split
Hajduk Split
APOEL
AEK Larnaca
Key metrics 24 last 5 matches 58 last 5 matches
Salzburg received +142% more corners than Paphos in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Paphos
Salzburg
Performance Gap
Salzburg
Hajduk Split
Hajduk Split
APOEL
AEK Larnaca
Key metrics 16 last 5 matches 4 last 5 matches
Paphos received +300% more cards than Salzburg in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Paphos
Salzburg
Performance Gap
Salzburg
Hajduk Split
Hajduk Split
APOEL
AEK Larnaca
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