Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
PAOK play host to Helsinki at their Toumba Stadium in the last round of the Conference League group stages. PAOK have already clinched their spot in the Conference League last 16, meaning that they have little to play for in Thursday’s encounter. Razvan Lucescu is likely to mix the squad against HJK, with all Thomas, Schwab, Troost-Ekong, and Konstantelias pushing for a start.
The Finns, on the other hand, missed out on a spot in the knockout stages. Anyhow, over 2.5 goals betting option should be considered as both sides will be with guards down in Thursday’s encounter. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team as the 2023 Veikkausliiga campaign has come to an end. Helsinki head coach Toni Korkeakunnas is likely to stick to the 3-4-3 formation, with Serbia international Bojan Radulovic up front as a lone forward.
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.