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24th Sep. UEFA Europa League---PAOK Saloniki VS Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediciton
UEFA Europa League - PAOK Saloniki VS Maccabi Tel Aviv
Match Time:25-09-2025 00:45 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
PAOK Saloniki are entering this UEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday 1 clash at Stadio Toumbas on September 24, 2025, in solid form, sitting 5th in the Greek Super League with 7 points from four matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). Their recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches across all competitions, including a 2-1 league win over OFI Crete and a 4-1 Greek Cup loss to Levadiakos. They’ve scored five goals and conceded four in the league, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. At home, PAOK are formidable, unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, with goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski keeping two clean sheets. Coach Răzvan Lucescu’s 4-2-3-1 relies on Giorgos Giakoumakis’s finishing (two goals) and Andrija Živković’s creativity (one assist). Injuries to Kiril Despodov (muscle), Giannis Konstantelias (back), and Luka Gugeshashvili (ineligible) are concerns, but Taison is available. PAOK will leverage their intense Toumba crowd to press high and exploit Maccabi’s defense, aiming to kick off their 25th Europa League campaign strongly.
Maccabi Tel Aviv are in good shape, sitting 2nd in the Israeli Premier League with 10 points from four matches (3 wins, 1 draw). Their recent form includes four wins and one draw in their last five, with a 2-1 league win over Hapoel Jerusalem and a 4-0 thrashing of Hapoel Petach-Tikva. They’ve scored nine goals and conceded two, averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per game. Away form is solid, with two wins in their last three road games, including a 4-0 victory at Petach-Tikva. Coach Žarko Lazetić’s 4-3-3 depends on Ion Nicolaescu’s finishing (two goals) and Dor Peretz’s midfield drive (one assist). No major injuries are reported, though Tyrese Asante is doubtful (knock). Maccabi will aim to stay compact and counter PAOK’s intensity, seeking to build on their 12th Europa League campaign after a narrow loss to Porto last season.
Head to Head
This is the first competitive meeting between PAOK Saloniki and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League, though they faced off in the 2004 UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where Maccabi won both legs (3-0 away, 1-0 home). With no recent history, matches are hard to predict, but both teams’ current form (PAOK averaging 1.8 goals, Maccabi 2.6 in all competitions) suggests a potentially open game. PAOK’s home strength (no goals conceded in five home league games) gives them a slight psychological edge, while Maccabi’s attacking prowess and unbeaten streak (four wins, one draw) make them a threat. Expect a cautious start as both teams assess each other in this new encounter.
Prediction
PAOK’s formidable home record and passionate Toumba atmosphere make them slight favorites against a Maccabi side in strong form but facing a tough away test. I predict a 2-1 PAOK win, with Giakoumakis or Živković likely scoring, and Nicolaescu possibly replying for Maccabi on a counter. PAOK’s win probability is around 55%, reflecting their 2-1 OFI win and Maccabi’s 4-0 Petach-Tikva rout. Expect PAOK to edge possession (around 53%) and corners (7-9 projected), with Maccabi’s counters posing a moderate threat. The game should see PAOK’s wingers exploit Maccabi’s flanks, leveraging their home defensive solidity (no goals conceded in five home league games), for a narrow victory to start their Europa League campaign.
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