PAOK Poised to Dominate Wolfsberger in Europa League Qualifier
UEFA Europa League - PAOK Saloniki VS Wolfsberger AC
Match Time:08-08-2025 01:30 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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PAOK and Wolfsberger start their Europa League qualifying tie in Thessaloniki, aiming to reach the playoffs against Rijeka or Shelbourne.
Team Analysis:
PAOK begin their 2025-26 campaign aiming for the Europa League group stage after a strong run last season, including a Greek title in 2024 and deep Conference League runs. Under coach Razvan Lucescu, they prepare for their first competitive match before the Greek league starts later in August.
Wolfsberger, meanwhile, have already started their season with mixed results, winning the Austrian Cup but falling short in the league. They qualified for the Europa League after finishing fourth last season and now face PAOK in qualifying.
Player Situation:
PAOK strengthened their squad with signings like Greg Taylor and Jonjoe Kenny, who are expected to play, while striker Fyodor Chalov will likely start upfront due to a late loan move for Giorgos Giakoumakis. Club captain Andrija Zivkovic is also expected to support the attack. Wolfsberg plan to field a similar lineup to their recent match, led by veteran striker Markus Pink, missing only defender Chibuike Nwaiwu due to injury.
Result Prediction:
PAOK’s experience and quality give them the edge to secure a strong first-leg lead, while Wolfsberg’s slow league start puts them at risk of defeat and a challenging playoff against Fiorentina.
Predicted Result: PAOK 2-0 Wolfsberger.
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