Pafos vs Bayern prediction 30.09.2025 | Champions League

Pafos had a very tough road for their Champions League debut as they won against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv, and Crvena Zvezda in the qualifications. The good form continued in the opening round of the most elite competition, too, as Pafos surprisingly played 0-0 in Piraeus against Olympiacos. Since then, Juan Carlos Carcedo's team have won three games in a row in the Cypriot league. In the previous game, Pafos won 2-1 at home against Olympiacos Nicosia. The home side didn't impress in that match, but their excellent efficiency was enough for another victory.

Bayern Munich are a big favorite for the win on Tuesday night, but Pafos' head coach, Juan Carlos Carcedo, is optimistic about his team's chances. He said, "We want to be bold at home. We can press sometimes, and we get our chances on the counterattack. We also work well on set pieces. Of course, everything will depend on what opportunities Bayern will offer us. But why shouldn't we have a perfect day and maybe take a point or even more?"

Pafos' Bruno got a red card in the opening round against Olympiacos and will not play on Tuesday against Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich are spectacular this season, as they have played eight matches across all competitions and won them all. Vincent Kompany's team is without any doubt one of the favorites to lift the Champions League trophy next spring. In the opening round, Bayern Munich won 3-1 against Chelsea. After that victory, Kompany's team won two Bundesliga games, including a 4-0 at home against Werder Bremen in the most recent outing. Bayern ended the game with an xG of 3.46, while the guests had only 0.41, so the result couldn't be much different.

After another excellent Harry Kane display, this time against Werder, Bayern's head coach, Vincent Kompany, was clear about the striker's recent form. He said, "What Harry is currently demonstrating reflects how he feels. He is breaking record after record – and at the same time, he keeps working hard to get back and defend. That's what makes him special. Anyone who scores so many goals and at the same time works so hard for the team is hugely important. We can become even stronger when everyone is fit. And at the same time, I'm delighted that young players like Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl, and Wisdom Mike are getting their chance."

Bayern Munich have some problems with missing players. They will be without Josip Stanisic, Jamal Musiala, Jonas Urbig, Hiroki Ito, and Alphonso Davies on Tuesday against Pafos.