PAOK will make the trip to Rams Park Stadium for their UEFA Europa League clash with Galatasaray on Wednesday, 25 September. View our free Galatasaray vs PAOK predictions below.
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Galatasaray vs PAOK predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Galatasaray are currently on a four-match winning streak.
- On the other hand, PAOK are unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions (W6, D1).
- Eight of Galatasaray's last nine matches, and six of PAOK’s last nine games featured at least three goals.
- Both teams were on the score in six of Galatasaray's last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 PAOK
To be fair, PAOK are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run with six wins and a draw. However, Galatasaray have a great track record against Greek opposition, having won five of six previous encounters with Greek teams in UEFA competitions. Considering their home advantage, we are leaning towards Galatasaray for the victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are clear favourites
- HOME:4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW:17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY:17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Okan Buruk's Galatasaray have strung up a four-match winning streak in which they scored a whopping 16 goals. They have a perfect record in the Greek Super Lig this season with six wins in as many league games.
With that in mind, Galatasaray are the expected winners at 4/7 (1.57). Teams with these odds generally have a 63.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Galatasaray's last eight games. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter between the sides
Galatasaray and PAOK will meet for the first time on Wednesday evening. Although PAOK have never faced a Turkish team in the group stages of a UEFA competition, they have faced Fenerbahce and Besiktas in the qualifying rounds. As it stands, the Greek outfit have a 2-1-0 win-draw-loss record against Turkish opposition.
On the other hand, Galatasaray have squared off against Olympiacos and Panathinaikos in the group stages of UEFA tournaments. In six encounters with Greek opponents, they have five wins and one defeat.
Galatasaray preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive victory
Mauro Icardi, who has missed the last three games for Galatasaray due to injury, has recovered from his setback and was named in the team's bench in their victory over Fenerbahce last weekend. On that note, there are no injury concerns for the hosts ahead of their Europa League opener.
Predicted lineup: Muslera (GK), Bardakci, Jakobs, Ayhan, Sanchez, Sara, Torreira, Yilmaz, Akgun, Mertens & Osimhen.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Rigas FS
2
Galatasaray
2
Turkey Super Lig 28/09/24
D
Kasimpasa
3
Galatasaray
3
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
W
PAOK Salonika
1
Galatasaray
3
Turkey Super Lig 21/09/24
W
Fenerbahce
1
Galatasaray
3
Turkey Super Lig 17/09/24
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Galatasaray
3
PAOK preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Coach Razvan Lucescu will be pleased to have a healthy group of players to choose from, as PAOK have no injured or suspended players ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Baba, Kedziora, Colley, Sastre, Schwab, Camara, Taison, Murg, Despodov & Tissoudali.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
L
FCSB
1
PAOK Salonika
0
Greece Super League 1 29/09/24
L
Aris Salonika
1
PAOK Salonika
0
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
L
Galatasaray
3
PAOK Salonika
1
Greece Super League 1 21/09/24
W
Volos NFC
1
PAOK Salonika
4
Greece Super League 1 15/09/24
D
Panathinaikos
0
PAOK Salonika
0
Player to watch: Dries Mertens
Dries Mertens has been in sensational form for Galatasaray in recent weeks, as he has at least one direct goal involvement in each of his last five appearances for the club. The former Napoli player will look to extend that streak to five games as PAOK come visiting.
