Pafos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction 22.07.2025 | Champions League qualification
Pafos
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Maccabi Tel Aviv
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- Competition: Champions League qualifications
- Date: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Alphamega Stadium (Kolossi)
After the last few years, during which it was clear that Pafos were emerging as one of the top clubs in Cyprus, they finally won their first championship title in the 2024/25 season. Last year, Pafos made its debut in European competitions, while this season, they will compete for the first time in the Champions League qualifications. This summer, Pafos had three friendly matches in which they had one victory and two draws. In the previous game, they played 1-1 against Orlando Pirates. In all three matches, Pafos showed a good level in defense, and that is something their game will be based on, at least at the start of the season.
Last season, Maccabi Tel Aviv won their 26th Israeli championship trophy. In the last few years, Maccabi Tel Aviv have failed to qualify for the Champions League group phase, but they have regularly participated in other European competitions. During this summer, Maccabi Tel Aviv had only two matches. In the first, they lost 2-1 in the Super Cup final against Hapoel Beer Sheva. After that, Zarko Lazetic's team won 2-1 in a friendly against Hapoel Ironi Rishon. In either of the two games, Maccabi Tel Aviv didn't impress.
Pafos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv pick: Pafos to win
Neither team is at the top of their form at the moment. However, Pafos are looking slightly better, so they should win on Tuesday night at Alphamega Stadium in Kolossi.
Pafos team news
Pafos changed a few important players this summer. The biggest challenge could be the departure of goalkeeper Ivica Ivusic, who went to Hajduk Split. Pafos still haven't signed any goalkeepers, so experienced Neofytos Michail should get a chance on Tuesday. Pafos made a few interesting signings this summer, like Jaja (who came from Athletico PR), Anderson Silva (Alanyaspor), and Bruno Langa (Almeria).
Last matches of Pafos
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Pafos
1 : 0
Leyton Orient
Club Friendlies
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AEK Larnaca
5 : 4
Pafos
Cyprus Cup
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APOEL FC
1 : 1
Pafos
1. Division
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Apollon
0 : 2
Pafos
Cyprus Cup
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Pafos
4 : 2
Apollon
Cyprus Cup
Pafos lineup
Goalkeeper
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93
Neofytos Michail
Defenders
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7
Bruno
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23
Derrick Luckassen
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5
David Goldar
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2
Kostas Pileas
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25
Bruno Langa
Midfielders
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22
Muamer Tankovic
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26
Ivan Sunjic
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88
Pepe
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17
Mislav Orsic
Forwards
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9
Anderson Silva
Maccabi Tel Aviv team news
Maccabi Tel Aviv changed a lot of players in the current transfer window. 13 players left the team, while 14 players came in the other direction, including players from the Maccabi Tel Aviv youth team. With all those changes, Zarko Lazetic's team will need time to gel all that and start playing as expected.
Last matches of Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Maccabi Tel Aviv
5 : 0
Beitar Jerusalem
Ligat ha'Al
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Maccabi Netanya
1 : 6
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ligat ha'Al
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Maccabi Tel Aviv
1 : 1
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Ligat ha'Al
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Hapoel Haifa
1 : 3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ligat ha'Al
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Beitar Jerusalem
3 : 1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ligat ha'Al
Maccabi Tel Aviv lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Yoav Gerafi
Defenders
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11
Sagiv Jehezkel
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18
Nemanja Stojic
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13
Raz Shlomo
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3
Roy Revivo
Midfielders
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42
Dor Peretz
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30
Itamar Noy
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28
Issouf Sissokho
Forwards
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77
Osher Davida
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9
Dor Turgeman
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10
Weslley Patati
3 Reasons why Pafos should win against Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Pafos are undefeated in three matches this summer
- Pafos allowed only three goals in three games this summer
- Maccabi Tel Aviv didn't impress in two matches this summer
Main prediction Pafos - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Pafos to win
Best Odds:
Melbet
2.16
