# Pafos Face Stern Test Against In-Form Hajduk Split

This Europa League encounter sees Pafos welcome a Croatian side enjoying recent momentum, having won two of their last three outings. The hosts, meanwhile, are searching for a response after a disappointing result in their previous fixture, and will need to lift their performance considerably to trouble visitors who are clearly building confidence. The head-to-head record favours Hajduk Split, who claimed victory the last time these sides met, adding another layer of psychological advantage to an already formidable challenge for the Cypriot club.

Hajduk Split arrive as the betting favourites, though the match remains competitive on paper, and their superior recent form makes them the more reliable pick for the three points. Pafos will be desperate to show they are capable of competing at this level, but expect the visitors to edge a tight contest, with a one-goal margin appearing the most likely outcome given both teams' recent patterns of play.