Champions League: Pafos vs Slavia Prague 28/01/2026

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Pafos are not going through their best period. They are struggling even in the domestic league, while the departure of Corsedo (his release clause was paid and he was taken by Spartak Moscow) has disrupted the balance within the club.

However, the Champions League always brings them together. The motivation there is huge and for a team with their budget, fighting for a place in the knockout stage of the competition is a major achievement.
Slavia Prague are a good team, clearly more experienced and more expensive than their opponent, but in this season’s Champions League they have not delivered. Their schedule was quite demanding, yet they also appeared weaker compared to previous years.

Betting on the final result gains value from the conditions of the match. Pafos, with a relatively shorter injury list compared to their recent games, have placed all their focus on this one. With a win, they have good chances to qualify for the next round. There can be no indifferent team in the Champions League. The money, the points and the prestige of the competition always keep the interest alive.

Slavia, however, are already eliminated, so they have no tangible standings motivation. Due to the winter break, they are in a preparation phase and lack match rhythm. Over the last forty days they have played just one official match, last week, where they lost 4-2 at home to Barcelona.

We back the motivation and the very competitive Pafos in this season’s European matches. The home win is offered at odds close to 2.40 and at these levels, it makes sense to follow it.