"Ahead of a top four showdown with Eintracht Frankfurt before the international break, Bayern Munich will travel to the island of Cyprus for a Champions League duel with Pafos FC. Vincent Kompany's unit struggled on the road last year but will have an opportunity to pad their goal differential stat. Bayern has defeated all six Cypriot clubs in the past but this will be the first meeting with Pafos, who was founded in 2014."
"In an improbable run to the League phase, Pafos defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv, and Red Star Belgrade in the double-legged qualifying rounds. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 25th minute, Pafos also held Olympiacos to a scoreless draw earlier this month. Odds: Bayern (-770), Draw (+700), Pafos (+2000) Prediction: Bayern wins, 3-0. Pafos will sit in a deep shell as Bayern passes and probes for the first 30 minutes."
Bayern Munich will travel to Paphos, Cyprus, to play Pafos FC in a Champions League group-stage match before a top-four showdown with Eintracht Frankfurt. Vincent Kompany's side struggled away last season but can improve its goal differential. Bayern has beaten six Cypriot clubs historically, while Pafos — founded in 2014 — meets Bayern for the first time. Pafos reached the group stage by eliminating Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv, and Red Star Belgrade, and held Olympiacos 0-0 despite playing with 10 men. Betting markets list Bayern as heavy favorites; a 3-0 Bayern win is predicted.
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