PAOK vs Anderlecht prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups,
Europa League
On August 6, 2026, the first leg of the Europa League qualification semi-finals will take place between PAOK and Anderlecht. Both sides are determined to secure a victory in this encounter.
PAOK vs Anderlecht: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Thessaloniki reached the Europa League playoffs last season, finishing in the top three of their domestic championship. The team from Brussels ended up fourth—though, to be fair, they only just made it into the "championship group" in the regular season, barely clinching sixth place.
The Greeks faced Dynamo Kyiv in the previous qualifying round and had no real problems. They won the first leg, officially away, 4-2. At home, they sealed a comfortable 2-0 victory.
The Belgians had a somewhat tougher path. The first leg away ended in a draw against Hammarby. At home, they conceded as early as the second minute, but showed character in the second half to win 3-1.
Previous Matches: PAOK vs Anderlecht
In the 2018-2019 season, the sides played a couple of friendlies. The first ended in a draw, while the Belgians won the second.
This time, it shouldn't be boring either—we predict that both teams will find the net. Our tip: "both teams to score" (odds – 1.80).
PAOK vs Anderlecht: Key Stats and Trends
- PAOK won both of their previous matches
- The team averaged 1.84 goals scored and conceded 0.78 per game.
- Anderlecht won three out of their last four matches
- The club averaged 1.48 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per match
PAOK vs Anderlecht: Probable Starting Line-ups
PAOK's probable formation is 1-4-2-3-1: Pavlenka – Jonathan Gomez, Michailidis, Chatzidiakos, Kenny – Santamaria, Zafeiris – Taison, Konstantelias, Zivkovic – Mitu
Anderlecht's probable formation is 1-4-3-3: Kosemans – Augustinsson, Petro, Biancon, Maamar – Ambrose, Kana, Lissana – Nga Kana, Onia-Seke, Sikan
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