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Pafos will welcome CSKA 1948 Sofia at Alphamega Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both sides displayed a strong showing in the first leg and are expected to reproduce another intense confrontation in the reverse fixture.
Pafos displayed confidence while on the road and even stung first, in the 10th minute through Muamer Tanković. However, about 20 minutes later CSKA pulled level and took the lead after the break but Pafos held on to their own to prevent more goals until full-time. Pafos are expected to roll out a better performance at home.
The Cypriot outfit are debuting not only in the Conference League but in Europe as well. They kicked off their maiden UEFA season in the Europa League but were transferred to the Conference League after they failed to progress beyond the second qualifying round. Pafos have won once in their last five games.
CSKA will live to regret their missed chances in the first leg if they fail to progress to the next round. They had clear cut chances to put the tie to bed but squandered them. The visitors will likely not count on their slim lead as they head to Limassol for this clash.
The Reds made their first appearance in the Conference League last season, but crashed out in the second qualifying round. They entered this edition in the second qualifying round, defeating Montenegrin side Budućnost Podgorica 2-1 to reach the third round. CSKA have not had the best start to their domestic campaign, dropping four points in two matches.
Pafos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pafos have lost four times in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Pafos have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Pafos have scored seven goals and conceded 12 in their last five matches.
- CSKA have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five away matches.
- Pafos have won once and lost four times in their last five matches while CSKA have won twice and drawn thrice. Form Guide: Pafos – L-W-L-L-L, CSKA – W-D-D-W-D.
Pafos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Prediction
With a one-goal deficit to overturn, Pafos must avoid conceding goals as they push to turn the tables.
CSKA will hope for a safe and happy return by safeguarding their tiny advantage but it looks like it will be a difficult proposition. Pafos come in as the favourites and will be looking to make home advantage count.
Prediction Pafos 3-1 CSKA 1948
Pafos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Pafos
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Pafos to score first – Yes
Tip 4: CSKA 1948 Sofia to score - Yes
