PAOK take on the visitors Schalke 04 in the first leg of Europa League round of 32. The game will be played on Thursday, February 16th at Toumba Stadium (Thessaloniki).
PAOK are in excellent conditions as the team avoided only one defeat in their recent 15 matches in all competitions starting the beginning of December, taking 13 wins and one draw. The hosts of the match show solid defensive football and allowed only five goals in these 15 matches. PAOK played 16 matches at own stadium this season, recording 10 wins, two draws and four defeats. Recent three home fixtures ended with wins of the hosts with 10-3 on aggregate.
2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
100% up to £200 | Review | |||
Not available | Review |
Schalke are showing nice results after winter break, taking three wins, one draw and losing one match in the second part of the season. As to team’s performance on the road, Schalke played 15 away matches, recording six wins, three draws and suffered six defeats. However, the team is undefeated on the road this season, drawing 1-1 at Munich and beating Saundhausen, 4-1.
PAOK had gained solid conditions in domestic competitions. Even though Greek Super League isn’t the best competition in the world, the hosts of the match are clearly able to offer a battle to Schalke, who show mediocre results on the road. We can expect PAOK at least avoid home defeat in clash with Germans.
Prediction for the match: PAOK to win with +0.5 Asian handicap.