Pafos FC was established in 1961 and is based in Paphos, Cyprus. FC Astana was founded in 2009 and is located in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
Pafos FC finished 5th in the Cypriot First Division in the 2020-2021 season, while FC Astana finished 3rd in the Kazakhstan Premier League in the same season.
Pafos FC's home stadium is the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium, with a seating capacity of 9,394. FC Astana plays their home matches at the Astana Arena, which has a capacity of 30,254.
Pafos FC's most capped player is Georgios Economides, while FC Astana's all-time leading goal scorer is Junior Kabananga.
Pafos FC has never won a major domestic or European trophy, while FC Astana has won the Kazakhstan Premier League 6 times and the Kazakhstan Cup 4 times.
Pafos FC and FC Astana have never faced each other in a competitive match prior to their Europa Conference League encounter.