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Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

Pafos host HNK Hajduk Split at Alphamega Stadium in Limassol on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie will decide which club progresses in the 2026 continental campaign, with the Cypriot side looking to overturn an early deficit and the Croatian visitors aiming to protect their advantage.

With qualification on the line, the stakes are high for both clubs. Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split stats from the first leg already give the visitors a clear edge, but the change of venue and the pressure of knockout football can quickly reshape the balance. The Europa League context adds further weight, as progression here can define each team’s European season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European matchup, with only one competitive meeting between Pafos and HNK Hajduk Split so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Pafos wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • HNK Hajduk Split wins: 1

Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split Timeline & Historical Context

The Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split timeline in European competition begins with their first encounter on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Stadion Poljud in Split, the Croatian side hosted the opener and used home advantage to take control of the tie.

On 23 July 2026, HNK Hajduk Split defeated Pafos 2-0 at Stadion Poljud, with a half-time score of 0-0 before the home team pulled away after the break. The match finished 2-0 in regular time in the Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, giving Hajduk a two-goal cushion heading into the return leg in Cyprus.

With only that single fixture in the archive, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, that first result already frames the narrative: Pafos must respond at Alphamega Stadium to stay alive in Europe, while HNK Hajduk Split will look to manage the aggregate lead and confirm their superiority suggested by the early head-to-head record.

Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split stats are built entirely on their opening clash in Split, but even this limited sample offers some clear patterns.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Pafos 0 - 2 HNK Hajduk Split
  • Average Goals per Match: Pafos 0.00 vs HNK Hajduk Split 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Pafos's stadium: 0 matches played here — Pafos won 0 (as home side), HNK Hajduk Split won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At HNK Hajduk Split's stadium: 1 match played here — HNK Hajduk Split won 1 (as home side), Pafos won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 23 July 2026: HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 Pafos (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Pafos Matches Results and Stats

For Pafos, the available Europa League record is limited to this season to date. They have played one match in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, the 2-0 away defeat at Stadion Poljud. That result highlights early defensive vulnerability on the road and attacking struggles, with no goals scored and two conceded, and no clean sheets so far in continental action.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 HNK Hajduk Split Matches Results and Stats

HNK Hajduk Split arrive with a stronger Europa League profile season to date. Across three matches in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, they have recorded two wins and one defeat, with a total of 5 goals scored and only 2 conceded. At home they have been particularly solid, with 2 wins from 2 and no goals allowed, while their single away outing ended in a narrow 2-1 loss. Overall, their form line of “WLW” underlines a generally positive start, with two clean sheets and no failures to score in this European campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Even with a short Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split timeline, the numbers point clearly towards the Croatian side holding the early upper hand. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one for HNK Hajduk Split, with a 2-0 aggregate lead built entirely on their home performance. Overall scoring rates in Europe this season further underline the contrast: Pafos are yet to find the net in the competition and have conceded twice, while HNK Hajduk Split average more than a goal and a half per game and have kept two clean sheets from three outings. As the tie shifts to Alphamega Stadium, Pafos must significantly improve both offensively and defensively to overturn the deficit, whereas HNK Hajduk Split can lean on their stronger Europa League form and the existing H2H edge to manage the second leg from a position of strength.

Pafos vs HNK Hajduk Split H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.

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