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

The UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round brings Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg together at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC. This second-leg clash will be played at Salzburg’s home ground, adding an extra layer of complexity to the tie as Pafos look to overturn the situation away from home.

The stakes are clear: progression to the next stage of the UEFA Europa League qualifying path. With continental football on the line, both sides will lean heavily on every edge they can find, including the emerging Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats from their first meeting in this round. Salzburg aim to protect and potentially extend their advantage, while Pafos must find a way to respond in a demanding away environment.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg in UEFA Europa League action is based on a single prior encounter in this qualifying round.

• 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. That match, also played at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, took place in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round and set the tone for this emerging matchup.

On 6 August 2026, Red Bull Salzburg hosted Pafos and secured a 1-0 victory in regular time. The score was locked at 0-0 at half-time before Salzburg found the decisive breakthrough in the second half. The narrow margin reflected a competitive contest, but it also underlined Salzburg’s ability to manage a European qualifier at home and keep a clean sheet under pressure.

With only one meeting in the archive, the historical depth of this rivalry is limited, but the early pattern is clear: Salzburg have already demonstrated defensive solidity and a capacity to edge tight games at Red Bull Arena, while Pafos must still prove they can create and convert chances against this level of opposition on the road. As the second leg approaches, that initial result forms the entire statistical backdrop to this tie.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are still minimal, but they offer a concise snapshot of how the matchup has played out so far.

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 (Red Bull Arena, Salzburg): 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

Pafos come into this second leg with a mixed record in UEFA Europa League action so far this season. Across their campaign to date, they have shown they can be strong at home but have struggled to translate that into away performances. Pafos have scored goals comfortably on their own ground yet have found it difficult to break opponents down on the road, while also conceding more frequently when travelling. Their season-to-date numbers suggest a side still seeking balance between attack and defence in European competition.

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

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

Red Bull Salzburg’s UEFA Europa League season to date has been efficient and controlled. With one match played in this campaign, they have opened with a win, scoring once and keeping a clean sheet. Their performance profile so far is built on defensive solidity, limiting opponents’ chances while doing enough in attack to secure the result. Salzburg’s early-season European form indicates a disciplined side comfortable in home qualifiers and capable of managing tight scorelines.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg is straightforward but telling. The head-to-head record favours Red Bull Salzburg, who lead 1-0 in matches and goals after their home win on 6 August 2026. The Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats underline Salzburg’s early dominance in this matchup, particularly at Red Bull Arena, where they have combined a clean sheet with a narrow but valuable advantage.

Season-to-date form in European competition also leans towards Salzburg, who have a perfect record so far and have yet to concede. Pafos, by contrast, have shown they can win at home but have lost both of their away fixtures, failing to score on the road while conceding multiple times. From a purely statistical standpoint, the trends point to Red Bull Salzburg holding the upper hand in this tie, especially in Salzburg. However, with only one direct meeting and a small sample of European matches this season, there remains room for Pafos to challenge the pattern if they can raise their level away from home.

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