Pafos will welcome Monaco to the Limassol Stadium in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Both teams have one win and five points from four games in the competition thus far.
The hosts have been in good touch recently, winning three of their last four games in all competitions. They resumed their Cypriot First Division campaign after the international break with a 2-1 home triumph over Aris Limassol last week. João Correia bagged a brace to help them overturn the one-goal deficit.
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The visitors, meanwhile, have endured a poor run of form, losing three of their last four games. They met Rennes in Ligue 1 last week and suffered a 4-1 away loss. Denis Zakaria was sent off in the second half, and substitute Mika Biereth added a consolation goal for them in stoppage time.
Pafos vs Monaco Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time. This will also be the first time either will face a club from their opponents’ country.
- The hosts have seen under 2.5 goals in three of their last five games, scoring one goal apiece in four.
- Les Monégasques have seen conclusive results in their last six games, recording three wins.
- Pafos are on a four-game winning streak at home, which includes their maiden Champions League win over Villarreal earlier this month.
- Monaco are unbeaten in the Champions League since a 4-1 away loss to Club Brugge in their campaign opener in September.
- Including qualifiers, the visitors have lost only one of their ten UEFA games this season.
- The visitors have scored one goal apiece in five of their last six away games across all competitions. They scored five goals in the other match.
- The hosts have scored just two goals in the Champions League this season.
Pafos vs Monaco Prediction
The hosts have won three of their last four games in all competitions while keeping two clean sheets. They have scored one goal apiece in their two Champions League home games this season and will look to find the back of the net here as well. João Correia will be a key absentee for them due to a suspension.
Les Rouge et Blanc have lost three of their last four games, though two of these defeats have been registered at home. Notably, they have scored one goal apiece in their two away games in the Champions League this season.
Eric Dier and Christian Mawissa are the two confirmed absentees for the visitors for this match. Paul Pogba started from the bench against Rennes, and could get the nod to start here.
The visitors have scored in all but one of their eight away games this season, and considering their better record in European competitions, we back them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Pafos 1-2 Monaco
Pafos vs Monaco Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Monaco to win
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Bold Tip: Folarin Balogun to score or assist at any time – Yes
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