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Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

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 which club advances closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats profile ahead of kick-off.

With Red Bull Salzburg already familiar with this opponent from the first leg of the 3rd Qualifying Round, the return fixture in Austria offers a decisive platform. The combination of home advantage for Pafos on paper in this listing and the actual venue in Salzburg creates an intriguing dynamic, making the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats and trends crucial for understanding how this qualifier might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg in UEFA Europa League qualifying is based on a single 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 encounter on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, that match served as the opening leg of this qualifying tie and set the initial tone for this emerging head-to-head.

On 6 August 2026, Red Bull Salzburg hosted Pafos and secured a 1-0 victory in regular time. The match was tightly contested, with the score 0-0 at half-time before Salzburg found the decisive goal to take a narrow advantage in the tie. The 1-0 result underlines how fine the margins have been so far in this matchup, and it frames the narrative heading into the second leg.

With only that single 3rd Qualifying Round fixture on record, the historical context is limited but clear: Red Bull Salzburg have taken the early upper hand in this rivalry, while Pafos will look to overturn that deficit and reshape the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline in their favour in the upcoming clash.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture from their meetings so far is built entirely on that opening leg in Salzburg.

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 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 record in the UEFA Europa League this season shows three qualifying matches to date. Season to date, they have played 3 fixtures, winning 1 and losing 2. Their attack has produced 2 goals, all scored at home, while they have yet to find the net away from home. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals, all on their travels, highlighting a clear split between home solidity and away vulnerability. One clean sheet and two matches without scoring underline the inconsistency that Pafos will need to address going into this decisive tie.

  • 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 season to date in the UEFA Europa League is built on a single match, that 1-0 home win over Pafos in the 3rd Qualifying Round. They have played 1 fixture, winning it and keeping a clean sheet. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per match, while defensively they have yet to concede in this campaign. With their most-used formation listed as 4-2-3-1 from that game, Salzburg’s early European form suggests a controlled, balanced approach that has so far delivered both result and defensive stability.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg is currently narrow but informative. Red Bull Salzburg hold a 1-0 lead in the head-to-head from their 6 August 2026 victory in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, with the overall goals tally standing at 1-0 in their favour. Venue-specific stats show Salzburg making full use of Red Bull Arena so far, while Pafos have struggled away from home in Europe this season, failing to score and conceding all of their goals on the road. Season-to-date form suggests Salzburg bring a perfect record and a clean-sheet platform into the return fixture, whereas Pafos rely on stronger home performances but must now respond in a tie where the Austrian side already have the edge. Overall, the trends lean slightly towards Red Bull Salzburg maintaining their advantage, but with only one prior meeting and a low-scoring pattern, the tie still leaves room for tactical and statistical swings in the upcoming match.

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

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