Three points will be at stake when PAOK host Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League at Toumba Stadium on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
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PAOK vs Real Betis predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Four of PAOK’s last five UEFA Europa League matches produced goals at both ends.
- Real Betis are unbeaten in this competition.
- Betis scored at least two goals in five of their six Europa League games this season.
Correct score prediction: PAOK 2-2 Real Betis
PAOK are currently on a six-match winning streak across all competitions. They are unbeaten in their last four UEFA Europa League games and their only defeat in this competition came on the road.
It is worth mentioning, however, that PAOK's last two UEL games ended in stalemates, as did two of their three home games in this competition. They are up against a Real Betis side that lost only one away game across all competitions this season (W7, D8).
Keeping in mind that Betis have drawn half of their away games in all competitions, we believe the spoils will be shared after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis slightly favoured
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Real Betis defeated Villarreal by two unanswered goals last weekend. They are coming off back-to-back wins and are unbeaten in their last three games.
On the other hand, PAOK's 3-0 victory over OFI Crete last weekend was their sixth in a row. They have been solid defensively, keeping three consecutive clean sheets.
As things stand, Betis are fourth in the 32-team UEFA Europa League ahead of their skirmish with 18th-placed PAOK.
Keeping that in mind, Real Betis are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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Also, bearing in mind that Real Betis scored at least two goals in five of their last six UEFA Europa League games, over 1.5 Real Betis goals has an appealing look at 5/4 (2.25). That one has a 44.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter
Although PAOK and Real Betis will go toe-to-toe with each other for the first time on Thursday, it is worth mentioning that PAOK have a 3-5-6 win-draw-loss record in 14 previous encounters with Spanish sides, while Real Betis have won one and drawn one of two previous meetings with Greek opponents.
PAOK preview: Eyeing their seventh consecutive win
PAOK Salonika will be without the services of Luka Ivanusec, Jiri Pavlenka, and Kiril Despodov as these players are ruled out through injury.
The absence of Despodov, who has scored one and contributed two assists in six UEFA Europa League games for the Greek side, is a big blow to their attacking half. However, having Andrija Zivkovic and Giannis Konstantelias both fit and ready for this game should be a blessing in midfield for them.
Predicted lineup: Tsiftsis (GK), Kenny, Vogliacco, Michailidis, Baba, Meite, Zivkovic, Konstantelias, Taison, Giakoumakis & Chalov.
Last five matches
- PAOK 3-0 OFI
- Olympiacos 0-2 PAOK
- Panetolikos 0-3 PAOK
- PAOK 1-1 (5) AP (4) Atromitos
- PAOK 2-0 Panathinaikos
Real Betis preview: No new injury concerns
Real Betis will have to do without Isco Alarcon, Cucho Hernandez, Cedric Bakambu, Sofyan Amrabat and Junior Firpo for this Europa League clash due to injury issues.
Exciting winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, who participated in the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final last Sunday for Morocco, could feature from the bench here, but Antony, Giovanni Lo Celso, and Pablo Fornals are all expected to start.
Predicted lineup: Valles (GK), Gomez, Natan, Bartra, Ruibal, Roca, Altimira, Lo Celso, Fornals, Antony & Avila.
Last five matches
- Real Betis 2-0 Villarreal
- Real Betis 2-1 Elche
- Real Oviedo 1-1 Real Betis
- Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis
- Real Betis 4-0 Getafe
Player to watch: Andrija Zivkovic
Andrija Zivkovic has put in some impressive performances in recent weeks, scoring once and providing four assists in his last five appearances across all competitions. The former Benfica midfielder will be called upon to provide goals on Thursday.