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Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg: Head-to-head Stats Before 13 August 2026

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 tie will decide who progresses closer to the group stage, giving extra weight to every detail in the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats ahead of kick-off.

With the tie being played over two legs in the 3rd Qualifying Round, the margins are fine and the stakes are high. Red Bull Salzburg have already shown their strength at home in this matchup, while Pafos now look to respond and keep their European campaign alive. The Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats and the early head-to-head record help frame what to expect in this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that this is a very new European pairing with only one competitive meeting so far.

  • 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 meeting on 6 August 2026. That match took place at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, setting the tone for this emerging contest between the Cypriot and Austrian clubs.

On 6 August 2026, Red Bull Salzburg faced Pafos at Red Bull Arena and claimed a 1-0 home victory. The score was 0-0 at half-time, but Salzburg found a breakthrough after the interval to secure a narrow advantage in the tie. The match finished Red Bull Salzburg 1-0 Pafos in regular time, underlining Salzburg’s ability to edge tight European qualifiers on home soil.

With only that single fixture in the books, the rivalry’s historical depth is limited, but it already hints at a competitive edge. The early chapter of the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline suggests Salzburg can control games at home, while Pafos have shown they can keep the scoreline tight for long periods, leaving the return leg finely balanced from a tactical and statistical standpoint.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats so far are based on their lone Europa League qualifying clash.

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

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 record in the UEFA Europa League season to date shows a mixed start across home and away fixtures. They have played three matches in this campaign, winning once at home and losing twice away. Offensively, Pafos have scored 2 goals in total, both coming on home soil, while failing to score in their two away games. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals overall, all in away fixtures, which highlights a clear contrast between their home solidity and their struggles on the road.

  • 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 UEFA Europa League season to date is built on a perfect start from a small sample. They have played one match in the competition so far and won it 1-0 at home, keeping a clean sheet and controlling the tie. Salzburg have scored 1 goal and conceded none, reflecting a compact defensive display combined with enough attacking quality to edge their first-leg clash with Pafos at Red Bull Arena.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical perspective, the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg H2H record is extremely limited, with only one meeting so far, but it already leans towards the Austrian side. Salzburg lead the series 1-0 on wins and 1-0 on aggregate goals, having used home advantage effectively in the first leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round tie. The stats suggest Salzburg bring defensive stability and efficiency in front of goal, while Pafos’ season to date points to stronger performances at home and more vulnerability away, particularly in terms of scoring. Taken together, the early head-to-head record and current Europa League form indicate that Salzburg hold a slight historical and statistical edge, but with such a small sample size, the second leg still offers Pafos a genuine opportunity to alter the balance of this developing matchup.

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

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