PAOK and Plzen are scheduled to meet in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday, 24 October.
Will PAOK take the advantage of playing at home or will Plzen keep their unbeaten streak alive? Read our PAOK vs Plzen prediction to learn more about this game, but remember to also check our other Europa League predictions.
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PAOK vs Plzen prediction: A close, low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Plzen have gone under 2.5 total goals in three of their last four matches.
- PAOK have lost three times in their last five outings in all competitions.
- Plzen are undefeated for five matches in a row.
Correct score prediction: PAOK 1-1 Plzen
While PAOK are a good team and have a very passionate fan base that makes their home ground tough to compete in, the Greek team has been struggling lately and Plzen have enough quality to take advantage of that and avoid a loss.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PAOK favoured by the bookies to win
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these PAOK vs Plzen odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is understandable since the two teams are similar in quality and PAOK will have the home court advantage.
That being said, Plzen have done a bit better lately and come to Greece in good form, so we we can see this being a very interesting matchup and a close contest.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: First time to meet on Thursday
This will be the first-ever duel between PAOK and Plzen. That being said, PAOK have met with Czech teams six times before, winning four of those matches, along with one draw and one loss. Meanwhile, Plzen have only played one Greek team before, Olympiakos, in the 2020 Champions League qualifiers and they were eliminated after losing 4-0 on aggregate.
PAOK preview: Hoping for their first win in the competition
After losing to Galatasaray and FCSB in the first two rounds of the Europa League, PAOK are in desperate need of points if they want to keep hope of getting to the knockout stages alive. Overall, PAOK are having a good season since they're at the top of the standings in their domestic championship, but their results in Europe haven't been as good.
When it comes to team news, Antonis Tsiftsis will miss this game with an injury.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Jonny, Kedziora, Lovren, Rahman, Camara, Ozdoyev, Despodov, Zivkovic, Taison & Chalov
Greece Super League 1 11/05/25
W
AEK Athens
0
PAOK Salonika
1
Greece Super League 1 04/05/25
L
Olympiakos
4
PAOK Salonika
2
Greece Super League 1 27/04/25
W
Panathinaikos
1
PAOK Salonika
2
Greece Super League 1 13/04/25
L
Panathinaikos
3
PAOK Salonika
1
Greece Super League 1 06/04/25
W
Olympiakos
1
PAOK Salonika
2
Plzen preview: Trying to stay undefeated again
With five games in a row without a loss, Plzen have been in solid form, even though they've only won two of those five games. Still, the Czech team have two points in the Europa League so far and they are have every right to hope to reach the knockout stages, but it is still pretty early for any conclusions.
Meanwhile, Rafiu Durosinmi, Christophe Kabongo, and Jan Sykora are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Jedlicka (GK), Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka, Jirka, Cerv, Kalvach, Cadu, Sulc, Panos & Adu
Czechia First League 11/05/25
L
Banik Ostrava
2
Viktoria Plzen
1
Czechia First League 03/05/25
L
Slavia Prague
4
Viktoria Plzen
3
Czechia First League 27/04/25
W
Sparta Prague
0
Viktoria Plzen
2
Czechia Cup 23/04/25
L
Sparta Prague
1
Viktoria Plzen
0
Czechia First League 19/04/25
W
Dukla Praha
2
Viktoria Plzen
4
Player to watch: Andrija Zivkovic
The Serbian winger has been one of PAOK's key players for a while now. Granted, he isn't having an amazing season with one goal and assist to his name in all competitions, but if PAOK are to do well in this match, they will need Zivkovic on top of things.
