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Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of 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 tie will determine which club progresses closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats ahead of kick-off.

With the tie being played in a continental qualifier, the stakes are clear: progression in Europe and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it. The first leg at Red Bull Arena already offered an early chapter in this matchup, and the return meeting will further shape the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats narrative as both sides push for a place in the next round.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg is based on a very limited but telling sample from UEFA Europa League qualifying.

  • 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 clash on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, that fixture provided the initial benchmark for this emerging continental pairing.

On 6 August 2026, Red Bull Salzburg faced Pafos at Red Bull Arena in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa League. The Austrian side secured a 1-0 home victory, with the half-time score locked at 0-0 before Salzburg found the decisive goal in the second half. That result immediately tilted the early Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats in favour of the hosts, both in terms of wins and defensive solidity.

With only that single 1-0 Salzburg win in the books so far, the historical context remains narrow but clear: Salzburg have shown they can control proceedings at home and protect a lead, while Pafos have yet to register a goal in this specific European matchup. As the rivalry develops, the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline will hinge on whether Pafos can respond and balance the record in subsequent encounters.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture from their direct meetings is based on that one competitive fixture in UEFA Europa League qualifying.

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 record in the UEFA Europa League season to date shows a mixed picture, especially away from home. Across 3 fixtures in this campaign, Pafos have played 1 match at home and 2 away, with their form line reading LWL. They have scored a total of 2 goals and conceded 3, underlining a solid home performance but difficulties in front of goal on their travels. Their only win came via a 2-0 home scoreline, while both away matches ended in defeat without scoring, including the 1-0 loss at Red Bull Salzburg. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 1.0 goal per game, but the lack of away goals and two failures to score highlight the main concern heading into this qualifier.

  • 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 short but positive. With 1 match played, a 1-0 home win over Pafos, they come into this tie on the back of a clean sheet and a perfect start in terms of results. That single outing shows a balanced profile: 1 goal scored, none conceded, and an average of 1.0 goal for and 0.0 against per match. Salzburg have also maintained attacking presence without sacrificing defensive structure, failing to score in none of their European fixtures so far and keeping a clean sheet in their only match. This compact sample still suggests early momentum on their side.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, the balance in this matchup currently favours Red Bull Salzburg. The head-to-head record shows 1 win from 1 match, with Salzburg scoring once and keeping Pafos scoreless. Venue data reinforces that advantage at Red Bull Arena, where Salzburg have already demonstrated they can control the game and protect a narrow lead. In terms of recent European form, Salzburg’s perfect record and clean sheet underline a compact, efficient start to the campaign, while Pafos’s LWL sequence, combined with two away defeats and no away goals, highlights the challenge they face in overturning the trend. While the sample size is small, the existing Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats and the early head-to-head history point towards Salzburg holding the statistical edge going into this qualifier.

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

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