The first leg of the 2024/25 Conference League Round of 16 between Pafos (Cyprus) and Djurgården (Sweden) will take place on March 6 at the Limassol Stadium. Pafos vs. Djurgården: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Pafos
Juan Carlos Carcedo's side emerged stronger in the playoff matches against Omonia (2-1, 1-1). As a result, the team's unbeaten streak in the Conference League has reached four matches (2 wins, 2 draws). However, it is worth noting that the Cypriots managed to keep a clean sheet in only one game during this stretch. Additionally, Pafos has scored 14 goals in this tournament, ranking fifth among all participants.
- The club's scoring streak in the Conference League spans six matches.
- At home, the Cypriots have won 6 out of 7 matches in the Conference League (1 loss).
- In 7 home games in this tournament, Pafos has conceded only two goals.
Predicted lineup for Pafos (4-4-2)
Ivica Ivusic – Derrick Luckassen, David Gomes Goldar, Joao Correia, Jonathan Silva – Pepe Rodrigues, Vlad Dragomir, Ivan Sunjic, Bruno Souza Silva – Jairo da Silva, Muamer Tankovic.
Djurgården
The Swedes finished fifth in the group stage, avoiding the playoff matches. Djurgården started the main stage with a draw and a loss, but four consecutive wins helped the team secure a spot in the top-8. The club scored in all games during this period but managed to keep a clean sheet in only one match. By reaching the Round of 16 in the Conference League, the Swedes equaled their best achievement in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Djurgården's last 6 Conference League matches.
- The team is unbeaten in 5 away matches in the Conference League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- In 6 of their last 7 away games in this tournament, the club has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Djurgården (4-5-1)
Jacob Rinne – Marcus Danielsson, Keita Kosugi, Adam Ståhl, Jacob Une Larsson – Besard Sabovic, Gustav Wikheim, Daniel Stensson, Tobias Gulliksen, Tokmac Chol Nguen – Deniz Hummet.
During the winter break, Jani Honkavaara took over as head coach.
Referee
Giorgi Kruashvili (Georgia)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 0%.
Pafos vs. Djurgården: Match Prediction
The Cypriots can consider their debut in European competitions a success. Juan Carlos Carcedo's team suffered five losses in this Conference League, but at home, the team has lost only once. Moreover, Pafos has won 6 out of 7 home games in the Conference League. Despite generally solid defensive play, the team has conceded in 4 of the last 5 matches in this tournament, while scoring in six consecutive games in this European competition.
The Swedes perform well on the road in the Conference League, but one factor could significantly impact the club's upcoming results. Since the last round of the main stage, Djurgården has played only two official matches in the national cup, and the lack of match practice is likely to affect Jani Honkavaara's team. Additionally, Djurgården's group stage matches were high-scoring, with both teams finding the net in 5 of 6 games.
Considering these factors, my prediction: Pafos not to lose and Total over 1.5 goals
