- Hajduk Split's recent form includes two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches.
- Pafos FC come into this match following a two-game winning streak.
- Hajduk Split have won four of their last five home games, including against MSK Zilina 2-0 in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026.
Sides set for close contest in Split
Hajduk Split beat MSK Zilina 2-0 at home in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026, before losing 2-1 away to the same side earlier today, so the tie is still alive ahead of this clash.
Hajduk Split have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, but that run masks a solid overall form sheet of four wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 10. Gonzalo Garcia, who took charge on 1st July 2025, has implemented a solid 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system, with Hajduk playing with structure and control, picking their moments to press and making good use of the flanks.
Pafos FC will look to disrupt that with a more vertical style. Ricardo Sa Pinto's men have won four, drawn four and lost just two of their last 10 in all competitions, since he took the reins on 29th April 2026. He's installed a block and transition style, sitting deep before bursting forward at speed.
An end-to-end affair
There is no head-to-head record between these two sides, so this one really does have an anything-can-happen feel about it. Pafos have the form edge, but Hajduk Split have four home wins in their last five and should cause their Cypriot opponents some problems.
Pafos FC are priced up as slight favourites at 2.6 ahead of Hajduk Split at 2.7, with the draw at 3.1. We're sticking with the Cyriots to maintain their momentum and take a narrow 2-1 win here, although the close nature of the contest should keep it alive for Hajduk Split.
Goals at a premium
Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 looks a good bet in this cagey contest, while both teams to score at 1.85 could also prove profitable. Pafos have scored four goals in their last two matches, but Hajduk Split have conceded just five in five home matches in all competitions.
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck is Hajduk Split's top scorer in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026, netting once in two games, but he's as much of a goal threat from his defensive position as he is from set-piece havoc.
