With everything to play for, Pafos FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv square off in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier at TSC Arena on Wednesday, 30 July.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Pafos predictions: Surprise away victory?
Key stats
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have lost twice in their last nine competitive games (W4, D3).
- Maccabi have seen under 2.5 goals in their last three UCL fixtures.
- Pafos have drawn three of their last four matches (W1).
- The visitors are winless in back-to-back away competitive games (D1, L1).
Correct score prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-2 Pafos
In the first leg, Maccabi staged a dramatic comeback to salvage a 1-1 draw, with Elad Madmon netting a stoppage-time equaliser after Mons Bassouamina had put the visitors ahead in the 81st minute.
The Yellows have been in strong form recently, with three wins, one draw, and just one defeat in their last five matches. Manager Zarko Lazetic will back his team to pull off an upset, though their last victory dates back to their final league game of last season against Beitar Jerusalem.
On the other hand, Pafos are unbeaten in their last four matches, including three friendlies, with their most recent competitive win also coming in their final league fixture of the previous campaign. Despite this, we predict Pafos will narrowly edge past Maccabi to progress to the next Champions League round.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Maccabi are expected winners
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Maccabi Tel Aviv ended their domestic season with a 2-1 loss in the Israel Super Cup final. They are yet to register a competitive victory this season, with bookmakers backing them to do exactly that with straightforward 1/1 (2.00) odds.
Pafos enter this clash as underdogs, carrying odds of 5/2 (3.50) – implying a 28.5% win probability rate in their favour.
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Most recent H2Hs: A significant clash
The two sides met for their maiden H2H in the first leg, which ended 1-1. This will be Maccabi's seventh meeting against a side from Cyprus, while Maccabi are Pafos' first-ever Israeli opposition.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 22/07/25
Pafos FC
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi preview: Can Lazetic’s men upset Pafos?
Lazetic is expected to stick to the same formation that they used the first leg in Cyprus, with Madmon expected to be called up into the starting eleven.
Predicted lineup: Jaraffi (GK), Revivo, Camara, Stojic, Asante, Sissoko, Liederman, Peretz, Patati, Madmon & David
Israel Premier League 12/05/25
W
Maccabi Netanya
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
6
Israel Premier League 05/05/25
D
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Israel Premier League 26/04/25
W
Hapoel Haifa
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
3
Israel Premier League 21/04/25
L
Beitar Jerusalem
3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Israel Premier League 14/04/25
D
Maccabi Haifa
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Pafos preview: Will they emerge as victors?
Juan Calos Carcedo has no injuries or suspensions to deal with either.
Predicted lineup: Michall, Pileas, Goldar, Luckassen, Joao Correia, Sunjic, Souza, Tankovic, Dragomir, Rodrigues & Anderson
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
Player to Watch: Elad Madmon
Madmon will be pushing for a rare start after helping Maccabi salvage a 1-1 draw in stoppage time with a magnificent diving header. The super-sub could once again do his magic and upset the Pafos backline when it matters the most.