Preview and betting odds for Paphos vs Bayern Munich at 02:00 on 01/10, Champions League

Paphos, currently second in the Cypriot league with 12 points from 4 matches, has 3 wins and 1 loss, scoring 7 goals and conceding 2. In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Paphos has 4 wins, 1 draw, scored 9 goals, and conceded 2. They beat Omonia Aradippou (2-0), Paralimni (3-0), Omonia (2-1), drew Olympiacos Piraeus (0-0), and lost to Apollon (0-1). Carcedo’s solid defense and fast counterattacks have been effective, especially at Alphamega Stadium where they won 8 of 11 recent European cup matches. However, facing Bayern is a challenge beyond their level.

Paphos has key players like Landry Dimata, Ivan Sunjic, and Jaja. Bruno’s suspension is a blow, but the defense led by Derrick Luckassen and David Luiz remains a stronghold. Aiming to cause an upset in the Champions League, Paphos will play tight defense and look for counterattack chances.

Bayern Munich, leading the Bundesliga with 18 points from 6 matches, all wins, scoring 24 goals and conceding 4. In their last 5 games across all competitions, Bayern has 5 wins, scored 19 goals, and conceded 2. They beat Augsburg (3-2), Hamburger SV (5-0), Chelsea (3-1), Hoffenheim (4-1), and Werder Bremen (4-0). Kompany’s explosive attacking style, with stars Harry Kane and Michael Olise, brings overwhelming power. Bayern is unbeaten in their last 14 away matches across all competitions, with 10 wins, showing clear dominance.

Bayern Munich features standout players such as Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Joshua Kimmich. Despite injuries to Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, the squad remains strong. The two teams have never faced each other before, but Bayern is unbeaten in 15 Champions League matches against new opponents. Given current form (Paphos scoring 9 goals, Bayern 19 in 5 games), Bayern is expected to win decisively.

Team news Paphos vs Bayern Munich

Paphos: Bruno suspended. Key players include Landry Dimata, Ivan Sunjic, and Jaja.

Bayern Munich: Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies injured. Notable players are Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Joshua Kimmich.

Expected lineups Paphos vs Bayern Munich

Paphos (4-3-3): Michael; Mimovic, Luckassen, Luiz, Correia; Sunjic, Goldar, Pepe; Jaja, Dimata, Dragomir.

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane.

Head-to-head and form of Paphos vs Bayern Munich

Form of Paphos

27/09/25: Pafos 2 - 1 Omonia (Cypriot league)

24/09/25: Pafos 3 - 0 Paralimni (Cypriot league)

21/09/25: Omonia Aradippou 0 - 2 Pafos (Cypriot league)

17/09/25: Olympiacos Piraeus 0 - 0 Pafos (Champions League)

14/09/25: Pafos 0 - 1 Apollon (Cypriot league)

Form of Bayern Munich

27/09/25: Bayern Munich 4 - 0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)

20/09/25: Hoffenheim 1 - 4 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)

18/09/25: Bayern Munich 3 - 1 Chelsea (Champions League)

13/09/25: Bayern Munich 5 - 0 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)

30/08/25: Augsburg 2 - 3 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)

Head-to-head record Paphos vs Bayern Munich

No official matches have been played between the two teams.

Predicted score: Paphos 1 - 5 Bayern Munich