Malmö vs PAOK prediction and betting tips on August 6, 2024
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PAOK Thessaloniki FC
Game Prediction
A match between Malmö and PAOK will take place in the 1/2 finals of the Champions League qualification on August 6, 2024. The Swedes are on the move and will try to use their rich game practice to gain an advantage before the trip to Greece.
Malmö vs PAOK: key statistics and trends
- Malmö has lost 3 times in 5 previous matches.
- PAOK started the season with a couple of wins over Borac Banja Luka.
- Malmö has conceded in each of 6 previous meetings.
- PAOK has scored at least once in 5 previous confrontations.
- Malmö wins the first half in 37% of matches, PAOK does the same in 50% of games.
Malmö – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Sky Blues” once again took the championship title in their native Scotland last season. And now the team remains the leader of the Allsvenskan, although not particularly impressive in statistics – it took a little more than 2 points on average per match.
The Swedes started the qualification successfully. They defeated KI Klaksvik at the home arena – 4-1. Then, they could afford to play in the Faroe Islands and please the spectators: the hosts won with a 3-2 score.
PAOK – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Double-Headed Eagle of the North” regained the championship title in the spring. It is reasonable to mention that they are traditionally in no hurry to start the new season in Greece because of the climate – it is too hot.
The lack of game practice did not prevent the club from Thessaloniki from successfully passing the 1st round of qualification. Moreover, the team beat the opponent in both matches: it won at the home arena with a 3-2 result thanks to a brace scored by young Konstantinos Koulierakis. A draw would have been enough in Bosnia, but Murg’s goal in the middle of the first half ultimately brought the second victory.
Malmö: team news
Nanasi is not in the best shape.
PAOK: team news
Lucescu may be without Jonny Castro in the following meeting.
Malmö vs PAOK: possible starting line-ups
Malmö (possible line-up): Friedrich - Busanello, Olsson, Jansson, Larsen - Pena, Johnsen, Rieks, Christiansen, Bolin – Botheim.
PAOK (possible line-up): Kotarski – Baba, Koulierakis, Troost-Ekong, Castro – Schwab, Ozdoev, Murg, Taison, Despodov – Brandon.
Previous head-to-head matches: Malmö vs PAOK
The opponents will compete for the first time.
Free prediction for the match Malmö vs PAOK
The Scandinavians, who will play at the home arena, are given a minimal advantage. The game could really be equal and, judging by the opponents’ previous games, quite spectacular – we are expecting “total: over 2.5” (odd: 1.78).