Anderlecht vs PAOK prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 13, 2026
In the Europa League qualification semi-final on August 13, 2026, Anderlecht and PAOK will play the return leg. The visitors need a win.
Anderlecht vs PAOK: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Brussels club only managed to secure a place in the top six at the very last moment after the regular season. Ultimately, they finished fourth in the "championship" group. This weekend, they kicked off the season with a confident win over La Louvière. Earlier in the Europa League, they advanced past Hammarby, drawing in Sweden and then winning 3-1 at home.
The Thessaloniki side finished third in the previous season of their domestic league. Traditionally, they are slow to start the new campaign, so their only match practice has come in European competitions. There, they managed to beat Dynamo Kyiv twice – 3-2 and 2-0. Konstantelias became the hero, being involved in four goals.
In Greece, all the hosts' plans were upset by Tsvetkovic, who scored in the very first minute. As a result, the visitors secured a narrow 1-0 victory.
Previous Matches: Anderlecht vs PAOK
Previously, there were only a couple of friendly games. A year after drawing in 2018, the Greeks won 3-1.
The visitors are considered slight favorites, but the Belgians are playing at home. We back them for a new win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.95).
Anderlecht vs PAOK: Key Stats and Trends
- Anderlecht have won two of their last three qualification matches
- The club averaged 1.48 goals scored per match and conceded 1.55
- PAOK won both matches in the previous round but lost this time
- The team averaged 1.84 goals scored and conceded 0.78 per match.
Anderlecht vs PAOK: Probable Starting Lineups
Anderlecht are set to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Kosemans - Ndiaye, Petro, Biancone, Maamar - Kana, Liansana, Ambrose - Onia-Seke, Sikan, Tsvetkovic
PAOK are set to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pavlenka - Gomez, Michailidis, Chatzidiakos, Kenny - Zafeiris, Santamaria - Taison, Konstantelias, Zivkovic - Mitu
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