Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Eleda Stadion will be the centre of attention when Malmo and PAOK lock horns in the Champions League third qualifying round, first leg. Malmo survived Klaksvik in round 2, but their difficulties at the back are not fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. All Sead Haksabanovic, Niklas Moisander, Anton Tinnerholm, and Stefano Vecchia remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Black and Whites, on the other hand, booked their place in the third qualifying round by beating Borac Banja Luka in the two-legged tie. As PAOK were not at their sharpest in this double-header, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. Pacey winger Andrija Zivkovic, who represented Serbia at the 2024 European Championship, is widely expected to return to PAOK’s starting XI.
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.