Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg: Head-to-head Stats and Past Meetings

Pafos host Red Bull Salzburg at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash comes with a place in the next phase of European competition on the line, giving real weight to every detail in the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg stats ahead of kick-off.

With the tie being played over two legs in the 3rd Qualifying Round, the stakes are clear: Pafos must overturn a deficit on the night, while Red Bull Salzburg aim to protect and potentially extend their advantage at home. The combination of knockout jeopardy, continental exposure and financial reward makes this fixture a key moment in the season for both clubs.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Pafos and Red Bull Salzburg is based on a very small but telling sample.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Pafos wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Red Bull Salzburg wins: 1

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Timeline & Historical Context

The Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, that match set the initial tone for this emerging pairing on the continental stage.

On 6 August 2026, Red Bull Salzburg hosted Pafos and secured a 1-0 victory in regular time. The match was goalless at half-time, with the half-time score at 0-0, before Salzburg found the decisive breakthrough to win 1-0 by full-time. That result not only gave the Austrian side a lead in the tie but also established the early pattern in the head-to-head: Salzburg effective at home, Pafos competitive but unable to convert their effort into an away goal.

With only that single encounter on record, the historical context is necessarily limited, but it still frames this second leg clearly. Pafos enter the return game needing to overturn a 1-0 aggregate deficit, while Red Bull Salzburg look to build on their narrow home win. As a result, the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline is already shaped by the fine margins of that first-leg contest.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture from the head-to-head so far is narrow but precise.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Pafos 0 - 1 Red Bull Salzburg
• Average Goals per Match: Pafos 0.00 vs Red Bull Salzburg 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Pafos's stadium: (no matches played here in the record)
• At Red Bull Salzburg's stadium: 1 match played here — Red Bull Salzburg won 1 (as home side), Pafos won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 6 August 2026: Red Bull Salzburg 1-0 Pafos (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Pafos Matches Results and Stats

For Pafos, the available numbers come from their UEFA Europa League campaign season to date. Across 3 matches, they have shown a clear split between home and away performances. At home, Pafos have 1 win from 1 game with a 2-0 scoreline, highlighting their ability to control matches on their own ground. Away from home, however, they have lost both of their 2 fixtures without scoring, conceding a total of 3 goals. Overall, Pafos have scored 2 goals and conceded 3 in the competition, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded per match. They have kept 1 clean sheet and failed to score in 2 of their 3 games, underlining a strong home base but a clear struggle to find the net on their travels.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

Red Bull Salzburg’s available season-to-date statistics in the UEFA Europa League come from a single fixture, but that match is highly relevant: the 1-0 home win over Pafos. Salzburg’s record stands at 1 match played, 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 1 goal scored and none conceded. Their scoring average is 1.0 goal per game, while they are yet to concede, reflecting a clean sheet in their only outing. They have not failed to score in that match and have already established a preferred formation of 4-2-3-1 in European play, suggesting tactical stability going into the return leg.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this second-leg encounter is concise but meaningful. Red Bull Salzburg hold a 1-0 edge in the head-to-head, achieved at home in the first leg, and have yet to concede in the UEFA Europa League this season. Pafos, by contrast, have demonstrated strong home form with a 2-0 win in their only home outing, but their away record in Europe shows 2 defeats from 2 matches and no goals scored. The head-to-head record, goal averages and venue split all point to Salzburg having the early advantage, while Pafos will rely heavily on their stronger performances at home to overturn the deficit. Overall, the stats suggest a tight tie in which Salzburg’s defensive solidity and first-leg success are balanced against Pafos’s proven capability on their own ground.

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.