Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
A spot in the Conference League last 16 will be at stake when PAOK and Midtjylland face each other at Toumba Stadium on Thursday evening. PAOK aim to overcome a one-goal deficit in front of their loyal fans, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail in the second leg. Both Murg and Oliveira continue to miss out with injuries, while former Arsenal man Chuba Akpom should continue to lead the line for the home team.
The Danes, on the other hand, are eager to defend their slim lead in the second leg. A man to watch in the away team will be former Celta winger Pione Sisto. Head coach Bo Henriksen should have a full squad to choose from. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards, and we believe that there is a big value in betting on PAOK, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home.
Highlighted Player (Alexandru Mitrita):
Italian Serie A is a Romanian footballer who is well known for his height. The 199-cm attacking midfielder, who is capable of playing as a winger as well, was born in Craiova on February 8, 1995 and he started his youth career at Turnu Severin.
In 2012 he moved to fellow Romanian club Viitorul Constanta and in 2015 he signed a deal with Italian side Pescara. After scoring 2 goals in 34 appearances for the Dolphins, he returned to Romania, signing a contract with Universitatea Craiova. Alexandru Mitrita was on New York City’s radar during the 2017/2018 season and seeing that he scored 18 goals in the national championship, the chiefs of the MLS club decided to sign him in 2019.
The Romanian footballer made his MLS soccer debut in a 2-2 draw with Orlando City, but he failed to find the net. Alexandru Mitrita’s preferred foot is right, but he often plays as a left winger.
Highlighted Team (Midtjylland):
Despite being founded on February 2, 1999, FC Midtjylland is considered one of the best Danish clubs. The Wolves have quickly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in Superliga, with the team clinching their first league title in the 2014/15 season.
Three seasons later Midtjylland repeated the success, with the team finishing the process four points clear of second-place Brondby. In the 2019/20 season the Wolves won their third domestic trophy, leaving Danish giants Copenhagen in the second place. Midtjylland welcome their rivals at MCH Arena, the venue which can hold up to 11,432 people.
In the 2020/21 season the Wolves did well to book their place in the Champions League group stages, with the team being grouped with the likes of Liverpool, Ajax, and Atalanta. Midtjylland are well known for their excellent scouting system, with a number of young and talented players from Africa joining the club year by year.