Brann Bergen
- SK Brann Bergen come into Thursday's first-leg against FC PAOK Thessaloniki as the form favorites with six wins, two draws and two defeats in their last ten games in all competitions.
- Eirik Horneland's side play an aggressive 4-3-3 that uses an aggressive press and quick vertical transitions to create chances and create a chaotic game flow.
- Niklas Castro is their sharp edge, registering three goals in four games in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
FC PAOK Thessaloniki
- FC PAOK Thessaloniki have been more up and down, posting three wins, four draws and three defeats in their last ten in all competitions.
- Alessio Lisci has his men lining up in a more controlled 4-2-3-1 formation where they build up the ball patiently, get width from their full-backs and press selectively.
- They have struggled away from home across all competitions in their last three games, drawing twice and losing once.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between these two is level after two games with both of the last two finishing all square.
Key Players
- Niklas Castro - three goals in four games in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
- Giannis Konstantelias - PAOK's in-form player with three goals in his last five appearances.
Betting Insights
- The odds are a little in Brann's favor: 2.59 compared to 2.74 and 3.44 for PAOK and the draw, respectively.
- A sensible alternative to the game result markets is both teams to score at 1.55.
Prediction
The last meeting was a 1-1 draw in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, and 1-1 is the predicted score for Thursday's game.
