- Date and Time: Thursday, February 20, 2025. 18:45 GMT+1
- Venue: National Arena, Bucharest, Romania
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| FCSB vs PAOK | February 20, 2025. 18:45 GMT+1 |
| FCSB odds | 2.78 |
| PAOK odds | 2.50 |
| Draw | 3.40 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | 2.00/1.81 |
FCSB vs PAOK Preview and Team News
FCSB Team News
The home side will be preferred to reach the next round of the Europa League this week after securing a 2-1 success in Greece against PAOK last Thursday.
Andrei Gheorghita and Joyskim Dawa scored the goals in the comeback win on the road. FCSB have performed excellently in home matches this season, averaging an xG of 2.11 and scoring an average of 1.54 goals per 90.
| Statistic | Value |
| Recent Victory | 2-1 away win against PAOK on February 13, 2025 |
| Goal Scorers in Recent Match | Andrei Gheorghita (50′), Joyskim Dawa (60′) |
| Home Matches Average xG | 1.84 per game |
| Home Matches Average Goals Scored | 1.48 per game |
The chances of a home win this week will be increased, as they have no fresh injury concerns to address. Joyskim Dawa is pushing for a start after impressing from the bench last Thursday.
FCSB predicted lineup vs PAOK (4-2-3-1): Târnovanu; Crețu, Dawa, Popescu, Radunovic; Chiriches, Șut; Miculescu, Cisotti, Tănase; Bîrligea.
PAOK Team News
The increased pressure will be on PAOK this week, as they look to complete a turnaround against FCSB. The hosts dominated the first leg up until half time, as they were forced to play with just ten men after Taison’s sending off. A quick start will be required to enhance their chances on Thursday.
Their attacking record on the road this season has been excellent, scoring an average of 2.18 goals per game from an xG of 1.66. However, it would be a concern that they have kept clean sheets in just 36% of their matches.
| Statistic | Value |
| Recent Match Result | PAOK 1-2 FCSB |
| Red Card Incident | Taison received a second yellow card at 45’+4′ |
| PAOK Away Goals per Game | 1.82 |
| PAOK Away Expected Goals (xG) per Game | 1.68 |
| PAOK Clean Sheet Percentage | 36.59% |
PAOK will be without two key players this week. Defender Dejan Lovren will be missing due to an ankle injury, while Thomas Murg has been ruled out due to a knock.
PAOK predicted lineup vs FCSB (4-2-3-1): Kotarski; Castro, Kedziora, Michailidis, Rahman; Meite, Schwab; Pelkas, Konstantelias, Živković; Samatta.
Bet hereFCSB vs PAOK Prediction
- Pick: FCSB to win
- Odds: 2.78 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: FCSB 1-0 PAOK
Taison’s sending off last week means that PAOK will need their other forwards to step up. However, the trends side with the chances of the home win when making an FCSB vs PAOK prediction.
The hosts have lost each of their last two,while FCSB have suffered just one defeat in their last five meetings with Greek sides. Meanwhile, PAOK have suffered defeats in four of their last five against Romanian clubs.
FCSB vs PAOK Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total Under 2.5
- Odds: 1.81 (22Bet)
Under 2.5 goals looks like a solid chance this week. FCSB have averaged 2.46 goals per game in their home fixtures this season, while they have been consistent at both ends of the field in the Europa League. PAOK’s matches have also seen them fail to score in 13% fixtures, while they have kept clean sheets in 36% of their away matches.
FCSB’s Valentin Cretu could be an interesting player in the card markets. He registered a 92% dual success rate in the first leg, but he did miss-time a few challenges. A repeat of that could make him a solid selection to pick up a yellow card on Thursday.
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