Match Overview

Anderlecht host PAOK in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 13 August 2026 (18:30 UTC), with a place in the next stage on the line. Anderlecht hold a 1-0 aggregate lead after winning the first leg at PAOK's ground on 6 August.

Match Context

Anderlecht advance outright with a win or draw; a one-goal PAOK win levels the aggregate and sends the tie to extra time, while PAOK can only advance outright by winning by two or more goals. Home advantage favours Anderlecht — defending a one-goal lead is far more comfortable than chasing the tie. The only H2H data point is the first leg itself: PAOK 0-1 Anderlecht on 6 August 2026.

Prediction

  • Main pick: Anderlecht to qualify (advance to next round) — Holding a one-goal aggregate lead at home, Anderlecht only need to avoid a two-goal defeat, and their unbeaten three-match run (W2 D1) gives little reason to expect a collapse.
  • Alternative pick: Anderlecht to win this leg — Their home form and defensive solidity (2 goals conceded in 3 matches) support a controlled victory rather than settling for a draw alone.
  • Over/Under: Under 2.5 goals — Anderlecht's defensive record and their incentive to manage the game cautiously point toward a low-scoring second leg.
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes — PAOK must push forward in search of goals, likely leaving space for Anderlecht to score on the counter, consistent with the predicted score.
  • Predicted score: Anderlecht 1-1 PAOK — aggregate becomes 2-1; Anderlecht advance.
  • Confidence level: 6/10 — The aggregate cushion and home setting favour Anderlecht clearly, but PAOK's attacking output means an upset cannot be fully ruled out.