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HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos Prediction, Tips & Odds

HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos

UEFA Europa League2nd Qualifying Round
HNK Hajduk Split
DWLLW
2 - 0
Stadion Poljud, Split
Referee: R. Harvey
Pafos
WLLLD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.66
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.63 (implied 61.2%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 63.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.57). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.7% vs 61.2%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours HNK Hajduk Split to win this match against Pafos, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Hajduk Split has shown strong form recently, winning four of their last five matches. This positive trend is significant as it reflects their ability to perform under pressure, which is crucial in knockout competition like the UEFA Europa League. Their recent success suggests a team gaining confidence and momentum as they approach this fixture. On the other hand, Pafos has had a mixed run, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency could pose challenges for them as they face a team in better form. While they have managed to secure some victories, the overall performance indicates that they may struggle against a more resolute opponent like Hajduk Split, especially in an away setting. According to the model, Hajduk Split has a strong win probability in this matchup. However, one caveat to consider is that if Pafos can exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in Hajduk's setup, they could pose a threat. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, utilizing an in-house model that analyses expected goals and actual results throughout the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team has provided this insight to help guide your betting decisions.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
HNK Hajduk Split Win48%2.09
Draw24%3.21
Pafos Win28%3.43
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9150.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6354.5%

HNK Hajduk Split manage games at home, conceding just 1.18 goals per match. Pafos score 1.25 on the road.

Correct Score
HNK Hajduk Split 1-1 Pafos
5.8717.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
HNK Hajduk Split -0.5
2.1242%

HNK Hajduk Split have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.87
17.1%
1-0
6.03
16.7%
0-0
7.52
13.4%
0-1
8.33
12.1%
2-1
8.42
12.0%
2-0
8.82
11.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature HNK Hajduk Split clean sheets, in line with their 35% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
HNK Hajduk Split
-0.0
1.49
Pafos
+0.0
2.50
HNK Hajduk Split
-0.3
1.78
Pafos
+0.3
2.95
HNK Hajduk Split
-0.5
2.12
Pafos
+0.5
3.15
HNK Hajduk Split
-1.5
4.00
Pafos
+1.5
8.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. HNK Hajduk Split are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

HNK Hajduk Split vs Pafos
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.123.253.452.201.651.851.80
Marathonbet
2.093.283.462.211.641.921.77
Betfair
2.053.253.602.201.651.901.87
Pinnacle
2.033.373.452.181.66
SBO
2.112.883.04
William Hill
2.003.103.401.911.80
Bet365
2.053.103.502.251.621.911.80
1xBet
2.113.283.462.211.641.921.79
Unibet
2.103.253.302.231.551.971.72
Betano
2.073.303.552.201.651.931.78
Superbet
2.203.203.352.121.661.871.83
BetVictor
2.103.203.602.141.611.931.78

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
67.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
45.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
23.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHNK Hajduk Split or Draw
72%1.27
12HNK Hajduk Split or Pafos
76%1.29
X2Draw or Pafos
52%1.68

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (HNK Hajduk Split leads 1-0)
1 HNK Hajduk Split0 Draw0 Pafos
23 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Pafos
UEFA Europa League

HNK Hajduk Split has a head-to-head record of 1 win and 0 draws against Pafos, with the single match resulting in a 2-0 victory for Hajduk. This scoreline indicates a solid win for Hajduk, suggesting they were in control of the game. Since this is the only recorded fixture between the two teams, it is difficult to draw conclusions about any patterns, but Pafos has yet to secure a win against Hajduk. The absence of draws or previous encounters emphasizes Hajduk's current dominance in this matchup.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
HNK Hajduk SplitPafos
1.82Goals p.g.1.25
1.18Goals conceded p.g.1.08
35%Clean sheets42%
47%Win rate42%
3Avg goals in match2.33
2.03xG per game1.91
0.05xGA per game
54%Possession %46%
6.0Shots on target / game5.0
4.5Corners per game4.0
HNK Hajduk Split
Recent Form

HNK Hajduk Split have won 4 of their last 6 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Istra 1961 2-2 and beat Pafos 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 4D 5L from the last 17 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: HNK Hajduk SplitAll competitions
09 Aug
HNK Hajduk Split
2-2
Istra 1961
HNL
06 Aug
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2-5
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa Conference League
02 Aug
NK Varazdin
2-1
HNK Hajduk Split
HNL
30 Jul
Pafos
2-0
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa League
23 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Pafos
UEFA Europa League
16 Jul
Žilina
2-1
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa League
8
Win
47%
4
Draw
24%
5
Lost
29%
Pafos
Recent Form

Pafos have won 2 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 and lost to Slovan Bratislava 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 5W 2D 5L from the last 12 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: PafosAll competitions
30 Jul
Pafos
2-0
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa League
23 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Pafos
UEFA Europa League
16 Jul
Slovan Bratislava
3-2
Pafos
Friendlies Clubs
12 Jul
Jagiellonia
1-0
Pafos
Friendlies Clubs
08 Jul
FK Jablonec
0-0
Pafos
Friendlies Clubs
03 Jul
Cracovia Krakow
1-2
Pafos
Friendlies Clubs
5
Win
42%
2
Draw
17%
5
Lost
42%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

HNK Hajduk Split

No reported absences

Pafos

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
HNK Hajduk Split Win2.09 (47.7%)
Pafos Win3.43 (28.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.19 (45.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.63 (54.5%)
Both Teams Score1.91 (50.6%)
BTTS No1.79 (49.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.21 (24.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

R. Harvey has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by R. Harvey to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

HNK Hajduk Split have averaged 4.5 corners per match at home; Pafos 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

HNK Hajduk Split have generated 2.03 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 6.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. HNK Hajduk Split player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.