PAOK Thessaloniki
- Alessio Lisci took the reins at PAOK on 1st July 2026 and has done a good job to keep the team organised on the European stage.
- PAOK have two wins, two losses and two draws in their last six home games in all competitions.
- PAOK's recent form is difficult to judge and their recent 5-game form has been 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
FC Dynamo Kiev
- Dynamo Kiev have been superior in their away games recently, winning two and drawing one in their last three on the road in all competitions.
- The Ukrainians' recent 5-game form of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat suggests that they will have more rhythm going into this second-leg than the home side.
Head-to-Head
After PAOK Thessaloniki's hard-fought 3-2 win over FC Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026, the game the most likely outcome is that the tie will remain close and competitive with the Greeks avoiding defeat, and the visitors' away threat making them a live threat in the second leg.
Key Players
- Baptiste Santamaria is PAOK's top goal-scorer in the UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 with 1 goal in 1 game and has already provided the midfield with a little more bite in the box.
- Andrija Zivkovic has been the main creative outlet for the hosts in their last five matches with three assists in his last five appearances.
- Justin Lonwijk top-scores for the Ukrainians with 1 goal in 2 UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 games and always poses a threat on the counter or from set plays.
Betting Insights
- The 3-2 scoreline seems to indicate that PAOK have a slight edge at 1.72 and that the visitors are priced at 4.6.
- The draw at 4.0 seems rather generous, but PAOK have two wins, two losses and two draws in their last six home games in all competitions.
- The 3-2 scoreline in the first leg suggests that the both teams to score market could be a smart move to make on this one at 1.8.
Prediction
- PAOK Thessaloniki are set up to dominate the ball, control the pace and press in unison with their full backs high up the field.
- FC Dynamo Kiev are set up to be compact, press in a zonal style and transition quickly with a vertical style of play, turning over the ball and pushing it quickly forward.
