Betting tip and prediction for this match between Pafos vs Maccabi TA
The best prediction for Pafos vs Maccabi TA in the Champions League is over 2.5 goals. Both teams have demonstrated a strong offensive approach in recent matches, often prioritising attacking play over defensive organisation. With their penchant for open football and frequent incursions into attacking spaces, placing a bet on “more than 2.5 goals” appears to be a prudent choice for this encounter.
The best prediction for Pafos vs Maccabi TA
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or triple bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
Match preview: Pafos vs Maccabi TA
Pafos and Maccabi TA are set to meet at Zakakiou Stadium for a crucial UEFA Champions League qualification match. Notably, there are no recent encounters between these two teams. Attention to home and away performances is critical, as both squads have displayed significantly different results when playing at home versus on the road.
Team analysis: PAFOS
The home side makes their debut in this iteration of the UEFA Champions League with aspirations of a positive outcome, benefitting from home advantage. They have a notable home record, winning 11 matches and suffering only 2 losses in their last 15 home games across all competitions, with a commendable tally of 28 goals scored and just 8 conceded. Conversely, they have struggled away, achieving only 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in the last 30 matches as visitors. Pafos arrives at this fixture following a narrow defeat to AEK Larnaca, where they lost on penalties after a 5-4 draw. Consistency in attack has been evident, with the team managing to score in 7 of their last 10 games. However, they have faced challenges when conceding the first goal, failing to turn the scoreline around on those occasions. Noteworthy, in 4 out of the 10 goals they conceded at home, these occurred in the closing minutes (76’–90′).
Team analysis: MACCABI
The visiting side enters their first match in this Champions League edition aiming for a fruitful result away from home. Interestingly, Maccabi TA has performed better in away fixtures, boasting 10 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 30 away games, in contrast to 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses at home. They prepared for this match following an impressive 5-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem. In their last 10 competitive fixtures, the team has notched up 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, showcasing a potent attack that has secured at least one goal in each of those matches. However, defensively, they have shown vulnerabilities, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 encounters. Notably, there has been a notable trend of goals in their recent matches, with more than 1.5 goals in 25 of their last 30 games and more than 2.5 goals in 22 of those.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or triple bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)