Pafos vs Monaco Prediction & Score Tips – UEFA Champions League League Phase

November 26, 2025
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Sorenamoo
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Pafos are set to host AS Monaco at Limassol Stadium in a crucial UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture on Wednesday. Both teams head into matchday five with one win and five points from their first four games — making this duel vital in the race for qualification.

Pafos: Confident and in Great Form

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The Cypriot side enter this match with strong momentum, having won three of their last four games across competitions. They resumed their domestic campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Aris Limassol last week, thanks to João Correia’s outstanding brace.

While Pafos have been productive at home — including their historic Champions League victory over Villarreal earlier this month — they have only scored two goals in the competition so far. Another concern is the absence of João Correia due to suspension, which could affect their attacking sharpness.

⚠️ Monaco: Desperate to Bounce Back

Monaco, on the other hand, arrive in Cyprus after a rough stretch. They have lost three of their last four games, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Rennes in Ligue 1 where Denis Zakaria was sent off. Mika Biereth scored a late consolation but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

However, the French side’s European form tells a different story. Monaco are unbeaten in the Champions League since their 4-1 loss to Club Brugge in September, and have suffered just one defeat in ten UEFA matches this season including qualifiers. They have also scored in seven of their eight away matches across competitions — proof they remain dangerous even when struggling domestically.

Eric Dier and Christian Mawissa are confirmed absentees, whereas Paul Pogba — who started from the bench against Rennes — could return to the starting XI.

Key Numbers

This will be the first-ever meeting between Pafos and Monaco.
Pafos have won their last four home matches in all competitions.
Monaco have produced decisive results in their last six matches — three wins, three defeats.
The visitors have scored exactly one goal in five of their last six away matches.

Match Prediction

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This match is expected to be more balanced than many fans might assume. Pafos have been incredible at home and will rely on their defensive organization. Monaco, however, have the edge in European experience and the scoring consistency needed at this stage.

Predicted score: Pafos 1 – 2 Monaco