Atalanta vs Pafos

Atalanta enters this fixture after a mixed run of results, having won three of their last six matches across all competitions. Their recent form includes a victory over Venezia in their most recent outing, though they struggled earlier in September with three consecutive losses. Pafos arrives in strong form, recording four wins and one draw in their last six matches. Their only defeat in that period came at home against AEL, but they have maintained an impressive defensive record, keeping four clean sheets during this stretch. Both sides have recent experience in this competition, with Atalanta securing a win against Hapoel Tel Aviv in August and Pafos drawing away to Dinamo Tirana.

• Atalanta holds a solid home record with three wins and two clean sheets in their last five matches at the New Balance Arena.
• Pafos remains undefeated in their latest away run, having secured four victories and three clean sheets in their last five matches on the road.
• Atalanta's goalkeeper M. Carnesecchi has been a key figure, recording 24 saves across their recent matches.
• Atalanta scored four goals in the first halves of their recent fixtures while conceding three during the same periods.

Atalanta holds the advantage of playing at home, where they have shown they can secure results despite recent inconsistency. While Pafos displays impressive form on their travels, the host side brings a higher level of recent competitive experience to this UEFA Europa Conference League match. Given the contrast in their recent schedules and the strength of the home side's record at the New Balance Arena, the lean is toward the hosts to dictate the terms of this encounter.

No head-to-head records are available for this fixture as the two sides have not met previously.