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Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Pafos host Red Bull Salzburg at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash comes with a place in the play-off round on the line, making the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats and historical edge particularly relevant in assessing how this tie might unfold.

With Red Bull Salzburg already active in this Europa League campaign and Pafos also building their continental profile, the stakes are clear: progression brings both financial reward and European exposure. The venue and competition context underline how finely balanced this fixture could be, and the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats offer a focused lens on a developing European matchup.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg is based on a single competitive meeting so far in the UEFA Europa League.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Pafos wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Red Bull Salzburg wins: 1

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Timeline & Historical Context

The Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, that match set the initial benchmark for this emerging head-to-head.

On 6 August 2026, Red Bull Salzburg hosted Pafos and secured a 1-0 home victory. The match was goalless at half-time, with the half-time score at 0-0, before Salzburg found the decisive goal to close out a 1-0 win in regular time. That result not only gave Salzburg the early advantage in the tie but also established the first entry in the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline in competitive fixtures.

With only that 1-0 Salzburg home win recorded so far, the historical context remains limited but clear: Salzburg have shown they can edge tight contests at home in this pairing, while Pafos now arrive at Red Bull Arena again needing to overturn a narrow deficit. As such, the existing Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline points to a finely poised second leg where small margins could again prove decisive.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats highlight a narrow but significant advantage for the Austrian side after their first meeting.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Pafos 0 - 1 Red Bull Salzburg
  • Average Goals per Match: Pafos 0.00 vs Red Bull Salzburg 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Pafos's stadium: (no matches played here in the current head-to-head record)
  • At Red Bull Salzburg's stadium: 1 match played here — Red Bull Salzburg won 1 (as home side), Pafos won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 6 August 2026: Red Bull Salzburg 1-0 Pafos (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Pafos Matches Results and Stats

For Pafos, the available Europa League record this season to date covers three matches. They have played once at home and twice away, showing a stark contrast between their home and away performances. At home, Pafos have been strong with a 2-0 win and a clean sheet, while away from home they have struggled, losing both matches by a combined score of 3-0 and failing to score in either. Overall, they have scored 2 goals and conceded 3, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with one clean sheet and two matches where they failed to score.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

Red Bull Salzburg’s Europa League campaign to date is built on a single match, but it was an efficient one. They have played one home fixture, winning 1-0 against Pafos, combining solid defensive organisation with just enough attacking output. Salzburg’s season-to-date European record stands at one win from one, with 1 goal scored, none conceded, and an average of 1.0 goal scored and 0.0 conceded per match. They have kept a clean sheet, have not failed to score, and their preferred setup so far has featured a 4-2-3-1 formation.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this second-leg clash points to a slight but meaningful edge for Red Bull Salzburg. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one for Salzburg, with a 1-0 aggregate goal advantage and the only clean sheet in the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats. Venue trends also lean towards Salzburg, who have already demonstrated their ability to control a home tie at Red Bull Arena, while Pafos’ season-to-date Europa League form reveals a strong home performance but notable away struggles, with two defeats and no away goals scored. Taken together, the limited but clear historical data and current-season numbers suggest Salzburg enter this match with the statistical upper hand, while Pafos must defy both the existing head-to-head record and their away form profile to turn the tie around.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.

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