- 1 Pafos vs RB Salzburg : it all comes down to the Alphamega Stadium
- 2 Pafos want their European pedigree to do the talking
- 3 Salzburg have to deliver away from home
- 4 Europa League Prediction Pafos vs RB Salzburg
- 5 First, a word on our free picks
- 6 No commitment from us
- 7 Information can change
- 8 Your responsibility
- 9 Responsible gambling first
- 10 Legal age
- 11 About the images…
Pafos vs RB Salzburg : it all comes down to the Alphamega Stadium 
Pafos went down by the narrowest of margins in Austria, losing the first leg 1-0. Nothing is settled yet, with the tie now heading to Cyprus for this Europa League third qualifying round second leg.
The Cypriot side are coming off a landmark European season, one that took them all the way to the Champions League league phase. That kind of experience at the top level can matter, even if the Austrians know a thing or two about European competition themselves.
Salzburg, knocked off the Champions League path, are trying to rescue their continental season in Cyprus. They cannot afford a slip-up on this pitch.
Pafos want their European pedigree to do the talking 
Pafos head into this return leg with home advantage and real belief. The 1-0 defeat in Austria is a decent result that still leaves the Cypriot club with every chance.
Pafos already made noise on the continental stage last season. In the Champions League league phase, they famously thumped Slavia Prague 4-1 at home.
They also went toe to toe with bigger names, like in that 2-2 draw with Monaco. Those results show this side can mix it with proper opposition.
Their extra-time win over Hajduk Split was another sign of real character. Biel and Joao Correia came up big when it mattered most.
Back on home soil, Pafos can lean on their crowd and a pitch they know inside out. These European nights at the Alphamega Stadium have often gone their way.
With that experience and the home edge, Pafos have a real shot here. Qualification is there for the taking.
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Salzburg have to deliver away from home 
Salzburg arrive in Cyprus with a one-goal lead after the first-leg 1-0 win that the Red Bull club will want to protect, or add to early on, in the hope of making the night a lot calmer than it promises to be.
Seasoned European campaigners, the Red Bull stable have the kind of know-how that matters in matches like this. That winning culture is an asset.
Dropped out of the Champions League route, Salzburg are desperate to avoid sliding into the Conference League. The Europa League is the bare minimum for a club of this size.
Salzburg did what they had to do at home when the chance came. Scoring away is no longer an absolute must, and the Austrians will likely lean on a game plan they know well: the counter-attack.
The local heat and the noise inside the Alphamega Stadium only make life harder. Salzburg will need to stay locked in from first whistle to last.
Europa League Prediction Pafos vs RB Salzburg
Our prediction: Pafos or draw (90 mins)
Pafos have top-level experience and the comfort of playing in a stadium that suits them. The first-leg 1-0 defeat still leaves them in the hunt on home turf.
Salzburg failed to fully convince at home and will need to be sharp in Cyprus if they want to kill off the hosts’ hopes early.
We see the Cypriots at least getting a draw, and probably more. Their solidity and European nous point clearly in their favour.
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