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Petrocub will play host to Pafos at Stadionul Zimbru in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams will be playing in a UEFA group phase for the first time.
Petrocub vs Pafos Preview
Petrocub won the 2023–24 Moldovan Super Liga to qualify for Europe’s top competition, the UEFA Champions League. However, they were eliminated in the second qualifying round and subsequently transferred to the Europa League third qualifying round. The hosts eventually crashed out in the playoff round and joined the Conference League.
Alb-Negrii are appearing in the UEFA Conference League for the fourth time, with their best previous record a third qualifying round finish. Things could change this season, as they are already in the group stage. Petrocub have been enduring a rough patch and only returned to winning ways in their last league game against Milsami (2-1).
Pafos won the Cypriot Cup last season to qualify for a UEFA competition for the first time. They entered the Europa League but could not progress beyond the first qualifying round, prompting their transfer to the Conference League. They began in the second qualifying road and progressed to the playoff round where they defeated CFR Cluj to reach the league stage.
The visitors’ impressive five-game winning run suffered a setback in their last two matches, losing one and drawing another. However, Pafos are doing well in the Cypriot First Division, winning four times and drawing once in five matches. They sit atop the standings on 13 points ahead of matchday six.
Petrocub vs Pafos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Petrocub have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Petrocub have won just three times in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Petrocub have scored six goals and conceded seven in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Pafos have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Petrocub have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Pafos have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Petrocub – W-D-L-D-L, Pafos – D-L-W-W-W.
Petrocub vs Pafos Prediction
Petrocub will seek to build on their previous victory, which could prove a recovery from their difficult streak across several competitions.
Pafos are in good shape despite their previous two setbacks. They will be eying a possible upset at Stadionul Zimbru.
Petrocub should win this game based on home advantage.
Prediction: Petrocub 2-1 Pafos
Petrocub vs Pafos Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Petrocub to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Petrocub to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Pafos to score - Yes
