Shamrock Rovers will host PAOK in the second leg of their Europa League tie on Thursday, August 29.
After a convincing 4-0 win in the first leg, PAOK already have one foot in the group stages, but can Shamrock save their honour at least with a win in the second leg? Find that out and more from our Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK prediction below.
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Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK prediction: Another win for the Greek team
Key stats
- We saw four goals in each of Shamrock's last two European matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have just two wins in their last nine games and they've lost five of them.
- PAOK are on a three-game winning streak.
Correct score prediction: Shamrock Rovers 1-3 PAOK
After trashing Shamrock in the first leg, PAOK are practically already in the group stage of the Europa League, but we can see them going for another win in the rematch, although this time we expect Shamrock to put up a fight and score a goal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PAOK expected to run out comfortable winners
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- AWAY: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.50%
There are some 107 places between Shamrock Rovers and PAOK in UEFA's club coefficient rankings, so it should be one-way traffic and we aren't surprised that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners, according to these Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK odds.
Anyhow, remember that we offer further free betting tips on all European action this midweek.
Most recent H2Hs: Shamrock still looking for their first win
The last time PAOK and Shamrock Rovers faced off, before last week's 4-0 win by PAOK, was back in 2011 when they were pitted against each other in in the group stage of this very competition. The Greek outfit won both games and done so by an aggregate scoreline of 5-2.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
PAOK Salonika
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers preview: Hoping to put up a better fight
Having come through against Celje last time out – albeit with the help of extra-time – Shamrock Rovers were hoping to cause my waves in the Europa League. However, those hopes were squashed in Greece and with a four-goal disadvantage ahead of the second leg in Ireland, Shamrock don't really have much of a hope left of reaching the group stage.
Meanwhile, Johnny Kenny and Rory Gaffney remain out with injuries, while Joshua Honohan is suspended after being sent of in Greece.
Predicted lineup: Pohls (GK), Hoare, Cleary, Grace, Burns, Watts, O'Neill, Clarke, Nugent, Mandroiu & Greene
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 01/09/24
L
Bohemians Dublin
2
Shamrock Rovers
1
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
PAOK Salonika
2
Shamrock Rovers
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/08/24
D
Galway United
1
Shamrock Rovers
1
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
PAOK Salonika
4
Shamrock Rovers
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 15/08/24
W
NK Celje
1
Shamrock Rovers
3
PAOK preview: Already done most of the job
The Greek giants will be disappointed to be playing in the Europa League having been tipped to make it to the Champions League, but their loss to Malmo in extra-time means that they'll have to make do with the second-tier European competition. At least PAOK will get to the group stage without any stress after securing a four-goal lead ahead of the rematch with Shamrock Rovers.
When it comes to team news, PAOK's forward Brendan is the only injury concern for them.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Jonny, Kedziora, Michailidis, Baba, Ozdoev, Schwab, Zivkovic, Konstantelias, Taison & Chalov
Greece Super League 1 01/09/24
W
Atromitos Athinon
1
PAOK Salonika
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
Shamrock Rovers
0
PAOK Salonika
2
Greece Super League 1 25/08/24
W
Panetolikos
0
PAOK Salonika
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Shamrock Rovers
0
PAOK Salonika
4
Greece Super League 1 17/08/24
W
Panserraikos
2
PAOK Salonika
3
Player to watch: Taison
The experienced Brazilian winger has been one of the key players on offense for PAOK in Europe so far, notching three goals in the process. With that in mind, he's our player to watch against Shamrock Rovers too.
