PAOK vs FCSB prediction and betting tips on February 13, 2025
Europa League
On February 13, 2025, PAOK and FCSB will face off in the first leg of the Europa League playoff round. Both teams, reigning champions of their respective leagues, will strive for success in European competition.
Our Prediction for PAOK vs FCSB
The "Two-Headed Eagles of the North" reclaimed the Greek championship last season. However, their chances of retaining the title this year are slim, as Olympiacos has built a commanding lead, while AEK and Panathinaikos are also ahead. FCSB, the most decorated club in Romanian football (formerly known as Steaua), finally returned to the top of the domestic league. They are now engaged in a fierce battle, mainly with Universitatea Cluj, to maintain their lead.
PAOK failed to make it through the Champions League qualifiers. After defeating Borac twice, they fell to Malmö by a single goal, losing 3-4 at home following a 2-2 draw in Sweden. Transitioning to the Europa League, Razvan Lucescu’s team comfortably eliminated Shamrock Rovers in the qualifiers but struggled in the group stage, collecting just one point in the first four games (a draw against Viktoria Plzeň and three defeats, including one to FCSB). However, they turned things around with victories over RFS, Ferencváros, and Slavia Prague, boasting an aggregate score of 12-0. Having already secured a playoff spot, they then suffered a 0-2 defeat to Real Sociedad.
FCSB endured three rounds in the Champions League qualifiers, overcoming Virtus and Maccabi Tel Aviv before narrowly falling to Sparta Prague (1-1 away, 2-3 at home). In the Europa League qualifiers, they knocked out LASK before excelling in the group stage, securing wins over PAOK, RFS, Midtjylland, and Qarabağ, while drawing with Olympiacos and Hoffenheim. Their only losses came against British opposition: 0-4 against Rangers in Glasgow and 0-2 at home against Manchester United in the final group match.
PAOK vs FCSB: Key Stats and Trends
- PAOK have won three of their last four Europa League matches.
- The Greek side remain unbeaten in their last three home games in the competition, collecting seven points.
- FCSB have lost just once in their last five matches.
- The Romanian team has won two of their last four away matches in the tournament.
PAOK vs FCSB: Probable Lineups
PAOK (probable lineup): Kotarski – Baba, Michailidis, Kędziora, Castro – Schwab, Ozdoev, Taison, Konstantelias, Despodov – Chalov
FCSB (probable lineup): Târnovanu – Radunović, Dawa, Ngezana, Crețu – Șut, Alhassan, Tănase, Miculescu, Ștefănescu – Bîrligea
Head-to-Head: PAOK vs FCSB
The teams have met in three friendly matches, with each side winning once. In their only official encounter last autumn, FCSB claimed a 1-0 victory.
Free Prediction for PAOK vs FCSB
The odds suggest a PAOK win, but the Greeks are not significantly superior to their Romanian opponents. A safer bet would be backing the visitors with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.63).
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