Pafos FC go head-to-head with Heidenheim at the Alphamega Stadium in a Europa Conference League Group Stage fixture on Thursday, 24 October. Read our Europa Conference League predictions for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Pafos FC vs Heidenheim prediction: Back BTTS to land
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Heidenheim favoured by the bookies
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: One game to look back on
- 4 Pafos FC preview: Trio sidelined for hosts
- 5 Heidenheim preview: Lazzari in the treatment room
- 6 Player to watch – Michael Pieringer
Pafos FC vs Heidenheim prediction: Back BTTS to land
Key Stats
- Four of Pafos FC’s last six matches in all competitions have featured goals at both ends.
- Heidenheim have won seven of their 11 games in all competitions this term.
- Marvin Pieringer has scored four times in his last eight appearances for Heidenheim.
- Heidenheim notched at least twice in three of their four Conference League fixtures this season.
Correct score prediction: Pafos FC 1-2 Heidenheim
Four of Pafos FC’s last six games have produced action at both ends and more of the same is anticipated when they host Heidenheim. The Germans scored at least twice in three of their last four Conference League matches however, and they could have sufficient firepower to win in Cyprus.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Heidenheim favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Pafos FC came from behind to beat Petrocub 4-1 on matchday one, though they are 21/10 underdogs ahead of Thursday’s clash despite their strong start to the Conference League campaign.
Heidenheim have been a boom/bust team of late, though they have won four of their six away assignments since the summer and they could be worth backing to prevail on the road again at 13/10. Make sure to view our free football tips page for more European predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: One game to look back on
Pafos FC and Heidenheim locked horns in a friendly encounter last summer and the sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on that occasion.
Pafos FC preview: Trio sidelined for hosts
Pafos FC boss Juan Carlos Carcedo deployed his team in a 4-1-4-1 formation in their 4-1 comeback win over Petrocub on matchday one and they could use a similar shape against Heidenheim. Pafos are top of the Cypriot league and beat Karmiotissa 4-0 at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Ivusic (GK), Felipe, Luckassen, Goldar, Silva, Sunjic, Correia, Tankovic, Dragomir, Jaja, Jairo
Cyprus Division 1 12/05/25
D
Apoel Nicosia
1
Pafos FC
1
Cyprus Cup 07/05/25
W
Apollon Limassol
0
Pafos FC
2
Cyprus Division 1 04/05/25
W
Aris Limassol
0
Pafos FC
4
Cyprus Cup 30/04/25
W
Apollon Limassol
2
Pafos FC
4
Cyprus Division 1 26/04/25
L
Omonia Nicosia
3
Pafos FC
0
Heidenheim preview: Lazzari in the treatment room
Maximilian Breunig is still sidelined with a muscle problem, though Heidenheim have few injury issues elsewhere. The visitors lost a five-goal thriller at Gladbach in their last domestic test and sit 9th in the Bundesliga standings overall.
Predicted lineup: Muller (GK), Busch, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach, Maloney, Schoppner, Beck, Wanner, Scienza, Pieringer
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W
Union Berlin
0
Heidenheim
3
Germany Bundesliga I 02/05/25
D
Bochum
0
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 25/04/25
W
VfB Stuttgart
0
Heidenheim
1
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
L
Bayern Munich
4
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Heidenheim
0
Player to watch – Michael Pieringer
Michael Pieringer’s goals have been crucial for Heidenheim this season and the attacker has notched four times in his last eight appearances for the club in all competitions.
Pieringer could be the difference maker
Pieringer hit just three goals for Heidenheim last season, though the 25-year-old is firmly on course to have a more prolific campaign this time around. Pieringer has grabbed a goal or an assist every 103.8 minutes for Heidenheim in all competitions this term.