PAOK will take on Wolfsberger in the third round of Europa League qualifying on Thursday, 7 August, with a place in the playoff round at stake.
As this match is part of the Main Path of qualifying rather than the Champions Path, there will be no second chances for whichever of these two teams loses the tie.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our PAOK vs Wolfsberger prediction below.
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PAOK vs Wolfsberger prediction: A big night ahead for the hosts
Key stats
- PAOK have won their last five competitive home matches.
- Wolfsberger lost their most recent away Europa League qualifier 5-0.
- PAOK have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six non-Champions League European qualifiers.
Correct score prediction: PAOK 3-0 Wolfsberger
PAOK have been excellent in recent non-Champions League qualifiers, and that experience trumps anything that Wolfsberger have ever achieved in Europe. The hosts have far more quality than their Austrian opponents and should put the tie to bed in one leg.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as the underdogs
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The PAOK vs Wolfsberger odds are weighted heavily in favour of the hosts, which was always going to be the case given the gulf in class between the two sides. Ladbrokes have made PAOK the odds-on favourites and have given them a 67.7% chance of winning the match, while Wolfsberger have been given a 15.4% chance of victory.
For more Champions League tips this week, check out our top betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
Unsurprisingly, this is the first time that PAOK and Wolfsberger have ever played against each other, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture. This match will be just the 13th time in history that Wolfsberger have played a European match, and their first-ever match against a Greek team.
PAOK preview: British signings to make their competitive debuts
PAOK have been busy this summer as they look to mount a serious title challenge in Greece. Their two biggest signings so far are Greg Taylor and Jonjoe Kenny, two British full-backs who will be relishing the opportunity for a crack at the Europa League with their new team.
Predicted lineup: Pavlenka (GK), Kenny, Lovren, Kedziora, Taylor, Meite, Camara, Zivkovic, Konstantelias, 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
Wolfsberger preview: A moment in history
As alluded to earlier, Wolfsberger are far from accustomed to playing in big European matches, but their trip to Greece on Thursday is exactly that. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, they will throw everything at the match and worry about their domestic commitments afterwards. The Austrian club will be without Chibuike Nwaiwu due to a ligament injury.
Predicted lineup: Polster (GK), Matic, Renner, Wimmer, Diabate, Piesinger, Baumgartner, Schopf, Zukic, Ballo, Pink
Austria Bundesliga 11/05/25
W
FC Blau Weiss Linz
0
Wolfsberger AC
2
Austria Bundesliga 04/05/25
W
Rapid Vienna
0
Wolfsberger AC
1
Austria Cup 01/05/25
W
Hartberg
0
Wolfsberger AC
1
Austria Bundesliga 27/04/25
W
FC Salzburg
1
Wolfsberger AC
2
Austria Bundesliga 23/04/25
D
FC Salzburg
1
Wolfsberger AC
1
Player to watch: Giannis Konstantelias
Giannis Konstantelias is a player who could make the difference for PAOK on Thursday night and lead them to the comfortable victory that we are predicting. Konstantelias scored seven goals from midfield last season for the club, and at the age of 22, he is only going to keep on getting better.