PAOK will take on Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday, 12 December in what is a hugely important match for both sides.
PAOK go into the match outside of the top 24 meaning that a win is paramount on Thursday if they are to retain any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competitions.
Ferencvaros, meanwhile, are just one point away from being inside the top eight and have their sights set on gaining immediate qualification to the Round of 16.
As part of our latest round of Europa League betting tips, here is our PAOK vs Ferencvaros prediction.
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PAOK vs Ferencvaros: The visitors to pick up at least a point
Key stats
- Ferencvaros have won all three of their most recent Europa League matches.
- PAOK have failed to win seven of their last nine home matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in five of PAOK's last six matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: PAOK 2-2 Ferencvaros
There isn't too much to split these teams on paper so we're going for an exciting, score draw. However, if one team is to edge it on Thursday night then the visitors are the more likely of the two thanks in large to their impressive recent form on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The PAOK vs Ferencvaros odds indicate that it is in fact PAOK who are more likely to win the match on Thursday but these prices feel lazy when you consider the form book tells us a different story. Ladbrokes have given PAOK a 52.4% chance of winning the match on the night while Ferencvaros have been given a 25% chance of picking up the three points.
Check out our betting tips today page for more Europa League predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This will be the first time that PAOK and Ferencvaros have ever met before in a competitive match which shouldn't come as a huge shock given that neither side is exactly a European powerhouse. Due to the new format of the Europa League, it could be a while before they ever play each other again after Thursday night.
PAOK preview: A must-win fixture
While a draw or defeat for PAOK wouldn't mathematically rule them out of the Europa League knockout stages, it would leave them in an extremely precarious position with two games to go. Considering they travel to San Sebastian to face Real Sociedad in their final league phase match, they realistically need three points on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Jonny, Kedziora, Michailidis, Baba, Camara, Ozdoev, Despodov, Konstantelias, Taison, Chalov
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AEK Athens
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PAOK Salonika
1
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Olympiakos
4
PAOK Salonika
2
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W
Panathinaikos
1
PAOK Salonika
2
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Panathinaikos
3
PAOK Salonika
1
Greece Super League 1 06/04/25
W
Olympiakos
1
PAOK Salonika
2
Ferencvaros preview: A surprise package
Ferencvaros have gone into most matches they've played in the Europa League this season as underdogs so it won't face them that they are expected to lose once again on Thursday. The Hungarian outfit have impressed so far in the competition and won't want their journey to end prematurely.
Predicted lineup: Dibusz (GK), Makreckis, Gartenmann, Cisse, Ramirez, Maiga, Rommens, Saldanha, Romdhane, Traore, Varga
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Viktoria Plzen
3
Ferencvarosi TC
0
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W
Viktoria Plzen
0
Ferencvarosi TC
1
Hungary NB I 05/02/25
D
Zalaegerszegi TE
2
Ferencvarosi TC
2
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AZ
3
Ferencvarosi TC
4
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Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Ferencvarosi TC
0
Player to watch: Barnabas Varga
Hungarian striker, Barnabas Varga has been a revelation in the Europa League so far for Ferencvaros and is a big reason why they are doing so well in the competition. The 30-year-old is currently the tournament's top goalscorer with five goals in five matches and he will be looking to build on that record on Thursday.