PAOK vs Anderlecht Tips & Live Streams – Home Advantage in the Europa League
Anderlecht has faced major challenges in away matches, losing four of their last six road games in the Pro League. Given this record, PAOK is well-positioned to secure a favorable outcome in the first leg at home. The recommendation is to back PAOK before the return trip to Belgium, where Anderlecht's away weakness may play a crucial role in the tie’s outcome.
- PAOK looked great in the previous round against Dinamo Kiev
- We are backing them to win the first tie against Anderlecht
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PAOK have been delivering on the European scene for a couple of years straight, reaching the UEL playoffs last season. They also hold a respectable home record so I will back them to win on Thursday.
- Key Stats
- Two Previous H2H
- PAOK's Confidence is High
- Anderlecht Struggled on the Road Last Season
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- PAOK have won 5 of their last 6 matches (including pre-season).
- Anderlecht have lost 4 of their last 6 away matches (Pro League).
Two Previous H2H
These two sides locked horns two times in friendly matches. The first one in June 2018 ended without a winner 2-2, while PAOK won the second one 3-1 in July 2019.
PAOK's Confidence is High
After losing the title race and Greek Cup finals to OFI Crete, PAOK parted ways with head manager Razvan Lucescu and appointed Alessio Lisci in early July.
They claimed three straight wins in pre-season friendlies under his leadership against Beveren 4-1, Westerlo 4-0 and AEK Larnaca 3-2, while losing to Twente 3-2 in the final tests game.
The Double-Headed Eagles started the new campaign with a 3-2 road win over Dinamo Kiev where Giannis Konstantelias starred with one goal and one assist, then he netted a brace in a 2-0 home victory over the same opponent last Thursday.
Anderlecht Struggled on the Road Last Season
Like their upcoming opponents, Anderlecht also had managerial change recently, Jeremy Taravel being replaced with Vitor Bruno in late June.
Their pre-season results were quite solid, starting with a goalless draw against Boulogne, then winning three in a row against Dunkerque 2-1, NEC Nijmegen 3-2 and AZ Alkmaar 1-0.
The first official match this season was in the UEL first qualifying round, a 1-1 road draw against Hammarby. They conceded early at home in the second tie but netted three unanswered goals in the second half to claim a 3-1 victory. Danylo Sikan netted two goals total in this tie.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
PAOK (4-2-3-1) Jiri Pavlenka; Jonjoe Kenny, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Giannis Michailidis, Jonathan Gomez; Baptiste Santamaria, Christos Zafeiris; Andrija Zivkovic, Giannis Konstantelias, Taison; Anestis Mythou
Taha Ali is going to miss this match due to shoulder pain, while Shola Shoretire is doubtful due to fitness problems.
Taha Ali is going to miss this match due to shoulder pain, while Shola Shoretire is doubtful due to fitness problems.
Anderlecht (4-4-2) Colin Coosemans; Ali Maamar, Leo Petrot, Giulian Biancone, Ludwig Augustinsson; Enric Llansana, Marco Kana, Nathan Saliba, Joshua Nga Kana; Jayden Seke, Danylo Sikan
Anderlecht have no confirmed absentees, while Killian Sardella and Mario Stroeykens are doubtful.
Anderlecht have no confirmed absentees, while Killian Sardella and Mario Stroeykens are doubtful.
Verdict
Anderlecht had a lot of problems in their road games last season, losing four out of the last six trips in the Pro League. I am backing PAOK to build some advantage before the trip to Belgium.
PAOK Win
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