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Pafos vs Slavia Prediction – Champions League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Pafos vs Slavia in the Champions League, as well as match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Pafos and Slavia.

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Pafos

  • January 28, 2026 – 20::00
  • UEFA Champions League

  • 2025/2026
  • League Stage – Round 8
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Slavia


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Pafos vs Slavia

The best prediction for Pafos vs Slavia – Champions League in the UEFA Champions League is that both teams will score. Despite the theoretical superiority of the Slavia Prague team, which has a squad with more offensive options, a dynamic duel is anticipated, with dangerous actions from both sides. Given these factors, betting on the “Both teams to score – Yes” market in this game is a good option.

Best prediction for Pafos vs Slavia

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams will score (riskier prediction)

Will both teams score? Yes

Match prediction for Pafos vs Slavia

The teams Pafos and Slavia will face off at the Tsirion Athletic Center in a match for the UEFA Champions League (League Stage). According to our data, there are no recent records of matches between the two teams.

Pafos Analysis

The home team is currently in 30th place with 6 points earned, having 1 win, 3 draws, and 3 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost away to Juventus (2‑0). In their last match, they lost away to Chelsea (1‑0). The team comes into this encounter after a home loss to AEK Larnaca (1‑2). In the last 6 games played at home in the UEFA Champions League, Pafos won 2, drew 3, and lost 1. In 13 matches in the competition, they have never managed to turn the score around in the 5 games where they conceded the first goal.

Pafos enters this match after a defeat, losing 1-2 at home against AEK, in a game valid for the Cyprus Championship. In the last match in this Champions League, the Cypriots lost to Chelsea (1-0). The team coached by Lukas Kwasniok is expected to line up in a 3-4-3 tactical scheme, with a strategy focused on exploiting quick and efficient counterattacks. In the attack, Mislav Oršić, Jajá, and Anderson Silva should be the ones to make a difference in the attack, relying on speed and technical quality to create goal-scoring opportunities. Ivan Sunjic is suspended for this match, along with David Goldar and João Correia, who are injured.

Confirmed lineup: Jay Gorter, Derrick Luckassen, Bruno, Kostas Pileas, Ken Sema, Vlad Dragomir, Pêpê, Ivan Sunjic, Jajá, Anderson Silva, Mislav Orsic.
Coach: H. Berg.

Slavia Analysis

After 3 draws and 4 losses, the visiting team is currently in 34th place, with 3 points earned. In their last match, they lost (2‑4) at home against FC Barcelona, after having lost (3‑0) away to Tottenham Hotspur in the previous match. Their last away game was a club friendly, which ended in a 1-2 victory against Brann. In their last 10 away games, Slavia has won 4, drawn 4, and lost 2.

In this competition, they have not won any of their last 7 matches. The team has allowed goals to the opponent in 5 of the last 7 games, showing a lack of defensive solidity, and their attack needs improvement, as they failed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches in this competition. In 15 matches, they conceded the first goal 5 times and managed to turn the score around only once.

Slavia Prague enters this match after a defeat, losing 2-4 at home to Barcelona, marking their second consecutive defeat in this Champions League: the goals for the team were scored by Vasil Kušej and Robert Lewandowski (own goal). The visiting team is expected to play in a 4-3-3 tactical system, aiming to utilize a more interior style of play, progressing through short passes. In this setup, the three players occupying the forward positions will be Tomáš Chorý, Youssoupha Sanyang, and Vasil Kušej. It is important to highlight that midfielder Lukáš Provod takes on the responsibility of organizing the team’s offensive plays. All players are available for this game.

Confirmed lineup: Jindrich Stanek, Stepan Chaloupek, David Zima, Tomas Holes, Michal Sadílek, Oscar, David Moses, Lukas Provod, Vasil Kusej, Youssoupha Sanyang, Tomas Chory.
Coach: J. Trpišoxký.

Best prediction for Pafos vs Slavia

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams will score (riskier prediction)

Will both teams score? Yes

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