- Date and Time: Thursday, February 13, 2025. 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stadio Toumbas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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| PAOK vs FCSB | February 13, 2025. 21:00 GMT+1 |
| PAOK odds | 1.67 |
| FCSB odds | 5.10 |
| Draw | 3.88 |
| Over\Under 2.5 | 1.94/1.86 |
PAOK vs FCSB Preview and Team News
PAOK Team News
Greek side PAOK will have home field advantage for the first leg of their Europa League playoff round match against FCSB. They come into this match after winning three of their last four European matches.
PAOK have been strong in home matches, averaging an xG of 1.70 and scoring an average of 1.45 goals. However, they have also been defensively weak, averaging an xGA of 1.19 and conceding 1.27 goals per game.
Fedor Chalov missed out this week due to a muscle injury, which would be a major miss after scoring two goals in eight appearances. Andrija Zivkovic also missed out due to a knee issue. Thomas Murg and Dejan Lovren are also out with respective injuries.
PAOK predicted lineup vs FCSB (4-2-3-1): Kotarski; Castro, Michaillidis, Kędziora, Rahman; Ozdoyev, Schwab; Despodov, Camara, Taison; Brandon.
FCSB Team News
FCSB will have the added advantage of having home advantage for the second leg after finishing higher in the League Phase standings. However, they come into this clash after losing against Manchester United, and they have failed to win in three of their last four.
FCSB have been consistent in terms of xG, having conceded a metric of just 1.24 and allowing an average of 0.85 goals per game. They have also averaged an xG of 1.59 and scored 1.38 goals per game.
Their case is made stronger this week, as they come into the clash in Greece with no fresh injuries to contend with.
FCSB predicted lineup vs PAOK (4-2-3-1): Târnovanu; Crețu, Popescu, Dawa, Radunovic; Cisotti, Șut; Ștefănescu, Tănase, Gheorghiță; Olaru.
Bet herePAOK vs FCSB Prediction
- Pick: The Draw
- Odds: 3.88 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: PAOK 2-2 FCSB
Injury issues to key attacking players are a major concern for PAOK this week, and scoring goals may cost them this week.
FCSB have been consistent throughout the Europa League, and they have allowed just nine goals, with two of those coming in a defeat against Manchester United. PAOK have played out three draws in their eight knockout matches in the Europa League and have failed to win.
PAOK vs FCSB Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.94 (22Bet)
Over 2.5 goals looks to be a solid PAOK vs FCSB prediction this week. The home side have averaged 2.73 goals per game in their home fixtures, while FCSB have averaged 2.35 goals per game.
Darius Olaru could be the interesting scoring angle this week. The striker has scored eight in 16 domestic league matches this season, and he has been in excellent form in the Europa League after scoring in three of his six appearances.
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