Pafos may have advanced, but their qualification owed plenty to a dramatic extra-time comeback on home soil rather than convincing performances. Away from home, they remain far less reliable. Salzburg, meanwhile, come into this clash with renewed confidence after their first league win and possess far greater European experience. Backing the hosts to get the job done looks like the smarter play.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 6, 2026