Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
PAOK
Match Time & Date:
18/04/2024
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
Club Brugge
Toumba Stadium will be packed when PAOK and Club Brugge square off against each other in the Conference League quarter-finals, second leg. The White-Blacks are eager to get their revenge on Club Brugge for a 1-0 loss at Jan Breydel Stadion and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. As the visitors head into Thursday’s clash with a severely-weakened squad, home win should definitely be considered. Both William Troost-Ekong and Ivan Nasberg are injured for the home team.
The Blauw-Zwart, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, but seeing that both Igor Thiago and Maxim De Cuyper are banned for the match due to the accumulation of yellow cards, we are tempted to place our bets on the Greeks. The likes of Mignolet, Nielsen, Odoi, and Skov Olsen should miss out with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Hans Vanaken):
Hans Vanaken is a Belgian footballer who was born in Neerpelt on August 24, 1992. Hans Vanaken is a product of PSV football academy, joining the club at the age of 10, but in 2008 he joined Lommel United. The Belgian midfielder continued wearing the green shirt at senior level, scoring 21 goals in 80 appearances for the club in the league.
In 2013 he moved to Lokeren and after spending two seasons at Daknamstadion, he signed a deal with famous Belgian team Club Brugge. Vanaken has established himself as one of the team’s key players and he is likely to play an important role in the Jan Breydel Stadium outfit in the 2019/2020 Europa League season.
His main position is attacking midfielder, but he is used as both central midfielder and left midfielder as well. He has a contract with Club Brugge until June 30, 2024.
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.
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