FC Twente lock horns with Pafos FC on matchday three of the UEFA Europa Conference League league phase on Thursday. While Twente have won their opening two games, Pafos are winless.
John van den Brom’s Twente are fresh off a 9-0 annihilation of Excelsior in the Eredivisie in midweek. Wout Weghorst starred with a first-half hat-trick and added another strike after the break, while Daan Rots netted twice.
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With a second straight win, the Tukkers remain fourth in the domestic standings, with 23 points from 11 games, winning seven. They now focus their attention to the continent, where they are coming off a 4-1 win at Lincoln Red Imps to make it two wins out of two and are fifth in the points table.
Meanwhile, Ricardo Sa Pinto’s Pafos are coming off a 2-2 draw at Apollon in the Cypriot First Division last weekend. The Light Brigade took the lead midway through the first half but needed an 88th-minute equaliser to force a share of the spoils.
Following a third straight stalemate, Pinto’s side are seventh in the points table. Their next assignment takes them to Europe, where the Light Brigade drew 1-1 at home with Riga last month, with both goals coming after the break.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Twente-Pafos Conference League showdown at Grolsch Veste, Enschede:
FC Twente vs Pafos FC head-to-head stats and key numbers
- The two sides have never met each other before, so their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.
- The Tukkers have never played Cypriot clubs before, while Pafos are meeting Dutch opposition for the first time.
- Twente have won four of their last five home games across competitions, losing one.
- Pafos have two wins and a loss in their last five competitive road outings.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Twente: W-W-W-L-W; Pafos: D-D-D-D-L
FC Twente vs Pafos FC prediction
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns, especially in Europe, where Twente have a 100% record, while Pafos are on the lookout for their first win.
There’s no history between the two sides, with Twente having never played Cypriot clubs and Pafos never locking horns with Dutch sides before. The Tukkers are in strong home form, while Pafos’ road form has been modest of late.
Moreover, considering Twente’s superior quality and European pedigree, they should register a comfortable victory at home.
Prediction: FC Twente 2-0 Pafos FC
FC Twente vs Pafos FC betting tips
Tip-1: Twente to win
Tip-2: Pafos to score: No
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals
Edited by Bhargav
