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 will decide which side advances closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every tactical decision and key duel across the pitch. For bettors and analysts alike, Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats provide an essential guide to understanding how finely balanced this qualifier could be.

The tie resumes after the first meeting in this round, with Red Bull Salzburg and Pafos both aiming to convert their European ambitions into a place in the play-off round. With the match being played again at Red Bull Arena, the venue and conditions are familiar, but the pressure is heightened by the aggregate context. In this setting, the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats, including the early head-to-head record and each team’s Europa League form in 2026, help frame the stakes and potential patterns of the upcoming 90 minutes.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg in UEFA Europa League competition is extremely limited but already offers clear indicators of the matchup dynamics.

• 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 a single encounter in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. On 6 August 2026, the sides met at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, with Red Bull Salzburg as the home team and Pafos as the visitors. The match finished Red Bull Salzburg 1–0 Pafos after a goalless first half, with the half-time score at 0–0 and the decisive breakthrough arriving in the second period.

That first-leg result established an early pattern in this rivalry: Salzburg’s ability to control the defensive side of the game at home while eventually finding a way through. The narrow 1–0 scoreline in a high-stakes European qualifier underlines how tight this pairing can be, with small margins separating the sides across 90 minutes. As a result, the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline is currently defined by one cagey contest where Salzburg’s home advantage translated into a clean sheet and a single-goal edge.

With only that 6 August 2026 fixture in the historical record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, even this limited history offers a base layer for analysis: Pafos have already experienced the challenge of visiting Red Bull Arena in a Europa League qualifier, while Salzburg have demonstrated they can manage the occasion and secure a result in front of their own supporters. As the second leg approaches, both clubs will be looking to either confirm or overturn the trends established in this first chapter of the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg head-to-head numbers are drawn from their single Europa League meeting to date, but they still illustrate the balance of goals and results between the two clubs.

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 Red Bull Arena: 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:

• 06 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, Europa League form in the 2026 season to date has been mixed, with sharp contrasts between home and away performances. Across their three matches so far, they have been strong at home, scoring twice and keeping a clean sheet, but have struggled on the road, failing to score in two away fixtures and conceding three goals. This pattern suggests a side that is more expansive and effective in familiar surroundings, yet still searching for solutions in away European ties.

• 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 2026 campaign is still in its early stages, but the indicators are positive. With one match played, they have a 1–0 home victory, combining a solid defensive display with enough attacking output to secure the win. They have yet to concede in the competition, have not failed to score, and already have one clean sheet, underlining a controlled and efficient start to qualifying.

• 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 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round clash leans slightly towards Red Bull Salzburg, based on the limited but meaningful head-to-head and form data. Salzburg hold the only win in the series, a 1–0 home success on 6 August 2026, and have yet to concede in the competition this season. Pafos, by contrast, have shown they can be strong at home but have found away fixtures more challenging, failing to score in both of their Europa League away matches so far and conceding three goals in the process. While the sample size is small, the combination of Salzburg’s clean sheet record, their existing head-to-head advantage, and Pafos’ away struggles suggests that the Austrian side enter this second leg with a statistical edge, even if the narrow scoreline from the first meeting keeps the tie competitively balanced.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.