PAOK and Hearts will face off in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Conference League Play-offs.
FC PAOK is expected to create multiple scoring opportunities and score more than once in their match against Hearts. On the other hand, Hearts might face difficulties in finding the back of the net themselves.
PAOK will aim to replicate their recent performance, having secured a 2-1 victory in the Super League against Kifisia.
In 5 out of the last 6 matches involving PAOK, there has been an occurrence of three or more goals per game. In these encounters, PAOK scored a total of 14 goals, while their opponents managed to find the net 3 times.
With an impressively low rate of absences, PAOK’s manager Răzvan Lucescu has only one fitness concern to address, as most of the squad remains available. Unfortunately, Filipe Soares will not be able to participate.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 0, Lost: 1, Scored: 10, Conceded: 2, Clean Sheets: 3.
Following their recent loss to Dundee in the Premiership, Hearts and their dedicated supporters will be eager for an improved outcome in this upcoming match.
Under the leadership of Steven Naismith, Hearts have scored a total of 9 goals in their last 6 matches. Conversely, they have conceded 6 goals across these same encounters.
Unfortunately, Hearts’ manager Steven Naismith does not have a complete squad at his disposal for selection. Players including Pollock, Gordon, Baningime, Nieuwenhof, Haring, McKay, and Halkett are unavailable for this fixture.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 1, Lost: 2, Scored: 8, Conceded: 4, Clean Sheets: 2.
The match will be played at the Stadio Toumbas.
August 31, 2023, 18:30 UK time.