Pafos vs Dinamo Tirana
Pafos prevail in extra time thriller
Dinamo Tirana's early lead undone as Pafos rally to win 4-2 after extra time.
Dinamo Tirana struck first with an early goal, but Pafos responded quickly through K. Sema to level. The match remained tight until N. Ioannou's strike in the 78th minute gave Pafos the edge, only for Ruben Silva-Richards to pull one back for Dinamo Tirana. Extra time belonged to Pafos, with Domingos Quina and Anderson Silva sealing a 4-2 victory. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the high-scoring drama exceeded the modest 1-0 forecast.
Outcome probability
As the playoff round heats up, Pafos and Dinamo Tirana face off in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have shown glimpses of quality, but this fixture is expected to be decided by fine margins.
Match factors
No confirmed absences for either team
Both Pafos and Dinamo Tirana have no confirmed injured players, so full squads are available.
Pafos' low scoring but home advantage
Pafos averages 1 goal per game away but 0 at home so far; home advantage may boost their attack in this fixture.
Dinamo Tirana's mixed recent form
Dinamo Tirana has a 43% win rate with 1.57 goals scored on average, showing decent attacking form but some defensive lapses.
Defensive solidity key for Pafos
Pafos conceded 1 goal in last away match vs Dinamo Tirana; defensive discipline will be crucial to maintain predicted 1-0 win.
The context
In this competition, Pafos have played just one match so far, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Dinamo Tirana. Meanwhile, Dinamo Tirana have a mixed record with three wins, two draws, and two losses from seven matches. Their previous meeting also ended in a stalemate, setting the stage for a tight rematch.
Key facts
- 1.Pafos have played 1 match in this competition with a 0-1-0 record and a 1-1 draw against Dinamo Tirana.
- 2.Dinamo Tirana have played 7 matches in this competition with a 3-2-2 record and a 1-1 draw against Pafos.
- 3.Head-to-head record shows 1 draw between Pafos and Dinamo Tirana.
- 4.Pafos average 1 goal per away game but have yet to score at home this season.
- 5.Dinamo Tirana score an average of 1.57 goals per game but have defensive vulnerabilities.
- 6.Predicted total cards for the match is 4, indicating a moderately physical game.
- 7.Halftime score predicted as 1-0, consistent with the fulltime result.
Analysis
Pafos have struggled to find the net at home this season, yet their defensive discipline remains a strong suit. Dinamo Tirana boast a decent attacking record with an average of 1.57 goals per game, but their defensive lapses could be costly. The prediction leans towards a narrow home win, with Pafos likely to take an early lead and hold on, supported by a disciplined backline.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Pafos
No standout best passers flagged for Pafos
Away — Dinamo Tirana
Prediction
Expect Pafos to clinch a 1-0 victory, possibly by scoring in the first half and then focusing on maintaining their lead. The match is also anticipated to be moderately physical, with around four cards shown, reflecting the competitive nature of this playoff tie.
The verdict
This fixture is set to be a tactical battle where defensive solidity will be key. Pafos' ability to keep Dinamo Tirana at bay while capitalising on a scoring opportunity should see them through to a slender win.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Goal
Assist: Silva-Richards
Yellow Card
Sema
Yellow Card
Përndreca
Yellow Card
Qardaku
Yellow Card
Qefalija
Yellow Card
Përndreca
Šunjić
Qardaku
Unknown
João Correia
Ioannou
Assist: Moumi Ngamaleu
Ayodeji
Qefalija
Lelê
Yellow Card
Sema
Dragomir
Lelê
Silva-Richards
Assist: Dita
Domingos Quina
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Unknown
Pêpê Rodrigues
Yellow Card
David Luiz
Yellow Card
Bruno Felipe
Yellow Card
Mmaee
Yellow Card
Vila
Yellow Card
Domingos Quina
Assist: David Luiz
Silva
Match Statistics
Pafos
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4David LuizD
- 5David GoldarD
- 7Bruno FelipeD
- 12K. SemaF
- 14N. IoannouD
- 18LelêF
- 26I. ŠunjićM
- 30V. DragomirM
- 77João CorreiaF
- 88Pêpê RodriguesM
- 99R. MajeckiG
Substitutes
- 3S. MmaeeD
- 6GugaM
- 8Domingos QuinaM
- 13N. Moumi NgamaleuF
- 20BielF
- 33Anderson SilvaF
- 42G. MichaelM
- 61M. KaisD
- 71M. PapastylianouG
- 72K. IoannouD
- 82P. PetrouG
Dinamo Tirana
4-4-2Starting XI
- 8E. QardakuM
- 10L. VilaM
- 11Ruben Silva-RichardsF
- 13F. PërndrecaD
- 20M. AyodejiM
- 21K. QefalijaM
- 22B. DitaD
- 27N. AlijiD
- 77A. TeqjaG
Substitutes
- 1E. SaliG
- 5E. HoxhallariD
- 6Adamu Ibrahim AlhassanM
- 7A. AjzerajF
- 18D. MetajF
- 28I. ManellariM
- 29H. BerishaF
- 45B. JamesF
- 88F. RuçiM
Pafos
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolas Ioannou | D | 108 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5/7 |
| Ken Sema | F | 84 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/2 |
| Bruno | D | 108 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 4/5 |
| Pêpê | M | 108 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Vlad Dragomir | M | 85 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| João Correia | F | 73 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| David Luiz(C) | D | 108 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| David Goldar | D | 108 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Radosław Majecki | G | 108 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lelê | F | 85 | 6.0 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 0/2 |
| Ivan Šunjić | M | 64 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Melinos Kais | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michalis Papastylianou | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Biel | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petros Petrou | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kosmas Ioannou | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Georgios Michael | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolas Moumie Ngamaleu | F | 35 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Samy Mmaee | D | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guga | M | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Domingos Quina | M | 24 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Anderson Silva | F | 23 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Dinamo Tirana
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Silva-Richards | F | 108 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Naser Aliji | D | 108 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Bruno Dita(C) | D | 108 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Malomo Taofeek Ayodeji | M | 83 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Eridon Qardaku | M | 70 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Aldo Teqja | G | 108 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabjan Perndreca | D | 62 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Klevi Qefalija | M | 83 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Lorenco Vila | M | 108 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Edmir Sali | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isi Manellari | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bright Aniekan James | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dejvi Metaj | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adamu Alhassan | M | 38 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flamur Ruci | M | 25 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Erion Hoxhallari | D | 46 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Hekuran Berisha | F | 38 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Almir Ajzeraj | F | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |