Our prediction for this Europa League match:
PAOK play host to Ferencvaros at their Toumba Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting Europa League game. The Black and Whites desperately needed a win against RFS and they managed to get one, with the team keeping their playoffs hopes alive. Austria midfielder Stefan Schwab has recovered from illness, while pacey winger Andrija Zivkovic is pushing for a start after coming as a substitute in a 4-1 win over Panserraikos.
The Hungarians, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive Europa League win, but PAOK will pose a much bigger threat for Pascal Jansen’s troops than their previous rivals. The Greeks are a real force to be reckoned with at home and we predict that they are going to showcase their worth on the field. Ferencvaros defender Raul Gustavo remains on the sidelines with a serious collarbone injury.
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.