Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, Manchester United will look to return to winning ways in the Europa League when they take on PAOK at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have drawn each of their first three games in the process and, no doubt, they are eager to record their first win on Thursday evening. Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooij is likely to shuffle his pack, with all Amat Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, and Victor Lindelof pushing for a start.
The Eagles, on the other hand, played out a 2-2 draw with ten-man Plzen in their last Europa League game. PAOK, though, are not regarded as good travellers and seeing that Man Utd have been producing much better showings ever since Erik ten Hag left the club, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Ruud van Nistelrooij’s troops. Andrija Zivkovic is widely expected to return to PAOK’s starting XI after scoring a wonder goal in a come-from behind 2-1 win over Lamia.
Highlighted Player (Bruno Fernandes):
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese footballer who used to play for Novara before joining Udinese in a co-ownership deal in the summer of 2013. The Portuguese midfielder scored his first goal for the club in a 3-3 draw with Napoli on 7 December, 2013.
Three years later he signed a deal with Sampdoria for a fee of €7 million. Fernandes moved to Sampdoria in order to replace Roberto who reinforced Villarreal. Soriano He played 33 games for the Zebrette in the 2015/2016 Serie A campaign, scoring three goals for the club, while providing four assists for his teammates.
Fernandes is a central midfielder, but he is capable of playing as a secondary striker as well. He was born in Maia, Portugal on 8 September, 1994 and he began his youth career at Infesta. Fernandes has seven caps for Portugal U21 team and he has played 4 matches for the U23 team.
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.