Our prediction for this Europa League match:
PAOK will be desperate to record their first Europa League win as they face Viktoria Plzen at Toumba Stadium. The Eagles have yet to find their form so far, but they’ll look to capitalize on home advantage to get their European ambitions back on track. Goalkeeper Antonis Tsiftsis is sidelined, forcing a reshuffle at the back, but PAOK forwards should make life difficult for the opposition back-line.
Viktoria Plzen, on the other hand, come into this match in fine form, having claimed back-to-back league wins over Pardubice (2-0) and Ostrava, where they showed sharp finishing. Although they’ll be without midfielder Cheick Souare through injury, the Czech side will still look to take the game to PAOK, with their potent attack providing the danger. Given PAOK’s urgency and Plzen’s recent scoring form, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score.
Highlighted Team (PAOK):
PAOK are regarded as one of the most famous clubs in Greece. The club’s biggest rivals are Olympiakos, but they have a great rivalry with local rivals Aris as well. The Double-headed eagle play their home games at Toumba Stadion Thessaloniki and the capacity of the venue is 28 803.
PAOK are a real force to be reckoned with at home, but they often struggle when playing on the travels. The club won their first Greek Superleague title in 1976 and nine years later their clinched their second domestic trophy, finishing the season three points clear of Panathinaikos.
Speaking of the club’s European success, the Black and Whites made it to the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in the 1973/1974 season, but they were outplayed by Italian giants Milan in the two-legged tie. PAOK were founded on 20 April, 1926 and they play their home games in black and white shirts and black shorts. The club’s away colours are white.