Pafos vs Monaco: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Pafos vs Monaco in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Pafos vs Monaco
• Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
• Kick-off: 17:45 GMT
• Venue: Alphamega Stadium

Pafos have shown they can be tough to beat at home, with a recent win against Villarreal and a couple of draws against strong sides like Olympiakos and FK Crvena Zvezda. Their defensive solidity could be key, especially after holding Villarreal to a 1-0 victory. However, their heavy loss to Bayern München suggests they can be vulnerable against top teams, which might give Monaco some hope. Expect Pafos to set up defensively and look to hit Monaco on the counter.

Monaco, on the other hand, have had mixed results recently, with a solid win against Bodo/Glimt but also a heavy defeat to Club Brugge. Their ability to draw against Tottenham and Manchester City shows they can compete with top teams, but their away form might be a concern. Monaco will likely look to control the game with their possession-based style, but they'll need to be wary of Pafos' counter-attacking threat. This match could be tight, with both teams looking to exploit their strengths.

Pafos have been in decent form recently, with a notable win against Villarreal at home and three draws in their last five games. This suggests they can be hard to beat, especially on their own turf. However, their heavy defeat to Bayern München shows they can struggle against top teams, which might be a concern against Monaco. Still, their recent results indicate they could be confident going into this game, especially with their solid defensive performances.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Villarreal (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Kairat Almaty (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Bayern München (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Olympiakos Piraeus (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FK Crvena Zvezda (H)

Monaco have had a mixed bag of results lately, with a strong win against Bodo/Glimt but also a heavy loss to Club Brugge. Their ability to draw against Tottenham and Manchester City shows they can hold their own against top teams, but their away form might be a worry. Monaco will need to be at their best to break down Pafos' defense, but their possession-based style could give them an edge. They'll need to be cautious of Pafos' counter-attacking threat, especially after their recent results.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bodo/Glimt (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Tottenham (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester City (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Club Brugge KV (A)

Pafos vs Monaco have never met in European football, so it's hard to predict what will happen in this encounter. However, both teams have shown they can compete against strong opposition, with Pafos holding Villarreal to a 1-0 win and Monaco drawing against Tottenham and Manchester City. This suggests the match could be closely contested, with both teams looking to assert their dominance.

• Joao Correia (Suspended) - Out

• Pedrão (Knee) - Out

• Christian Mawissa (Muscle) - Out

• Lamine Camara (Ankle) - Doubt

• Lucas Hradecky (Knee) - Doubt

• Paul Pogba (Ankle) - Doubt

• Vanderson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Eric Dier (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Michail (GK), Bruno (DF), Luckassen (DF), Luiz (DF), Goldar (DF), Sema (DF), Orsic (MF), Sunjic (MF), Rodrigues (MF), Quina (MF), Dragomir (AT)

Pafos are likely to set up in a 5-4-1 formation, focusing on defensive solidity with Bruno, Luckassen, Luiz, Goldar and Sema at the back. Their recent form suggests they'll look to hit Monaco on the counter, with Dragomir leading the charge up front.

• Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Teze (DF), Kehrer (DF), Henrique (DF), Diatta (MF), Golovin (MF), Coulibaly (MF), Ouattara (MF), Akliouche (MF), Minamino (MF), Balogun (AT)

Monaco are expected to line up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, aiming to control the game with their possession-based style. With Coulibaly anchoring the midfield and Minamino and Golovin supporting Balogun up front, they'll look to break down Pafos' defence.

• Dragomir vs Kehrer: This will be a crucial battle between Pafos' attacking threat, Dragomir, and Monaco's solid defender, Kehrer.

• Sema vs Teze: The midfield duel between Pafos' Sema and Monaco's Teze could be key in determining which team controls the game.

• Dragomir (Pafos): Dragomir could be vital for Pafos, especially in breaking down Monaco's defence.

• Coulibaly (Monaco): Coulibaly's role in anchoring Monaco's midfield will be crucial in controlling the game and breaking down Pafos' defence.

Pafos vs Monaco at 17:45 GMT on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 4.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Pafos 1-1 Monaco.

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