Paok vs Marseille prediction for Thursday’s Europa League fixture at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki. After a 1-2 defeat in the first leg, Paok host Marseille in the second leg of the Europa Conference League playoffs quarterfinals. You can follow our free prediction betting tips and preview on this page.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Paok win or draw and under 3.5 goals – 1.81
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Paok 0 goals handicap – 1.96
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Correct score 1-1 – 6.30
Paok Win or Draw and under 3.5 goals
Paok are undefeated in 14 home fixtures in all competitions winning 11 and drawing three. Marseille on the other side won five and drew one of their last six away matches. As for the total goals, there is a 90% chance that this match will produce under 3.5 goals.
Paok 0 Goal Handicap
In the Conference League this campaign, Paok played 11 games, won six, and drew two covering the 0 goal handicap in all these fixtures. We predict the Greek side are capable of at least getting a draw in this match.
Correct Score 1-1
Paok are in very good home form while Marseille are performing excellently in their away games. Obviously, both teams are very close in terms of level and we predict a close match that might end in a 1-1 draw.
Paok did very well to get at least a goal back in the second half after trailing in the first half by two goals. In fact, a strike by Al Kaddouri was enough to take a one-goal deficit to Thessaloniki. That will give some hope for the Black and Whites side to reach their first-ever semi-final in Europe.
Coach Rezvan Lucescu has to be very aware of the fact that Marseille had many opportunities in the first leg. Therefore, to win this tie and qualify Paok must have a very balanced display in defense and attack. Surely Lucescu will hope his team can maintain their defensive form of conceding just 0.50 goals in their home games on Thursday.
Jorge Sampaoli will be disappointed that his team didn’t register a clearer win on the first leg. To explain, L’OM had ten shots at goal and could raise their tally of goals to at least three. That would make their trip much easier to Toumba Stadium, known for its fanatic supporters.
Marseille’s away form, however, must instill comfort in Sampaoli and their fans’ minds as they are undefeated in six trips. Moreover, L’OM scored at least a goal in all of their last 16 away games in all competitions. Nonetheless, the defense must be tighter since Sampaoli’s team have two clean sheets in their last five away games.
It will be a close game that’s for sure with both teams trying to outsmart their opponents tactically. Paok will look for an early lead that could spoil Sampaoli’s ideas while Marseille will hope to keep possession of the ball and give Paok as few scoring chances as possible.
To conclude, we think a draw is a big possibility here opposite to the statistics. Still, we prefer to pick a combo bet of home win or draw and under 3.5 total goals in this match.
What a strike! @OEKaddouri #OMPAOK #UECL @europacnfleague pic.twitter.com/sv54faWkLQ
— PAOK FC (@PAOK_FC)
Safe Bet
In Paok’s 60% of all games this season there were goals by both teams while in 80% of Marseille’s away games the two playing teams scored. With odds 0f 1.92 at Vbet, we pick the bet for both teams to score in Thursday’s encounter.
Quick Rich
In their last six fixtures in all competitions, Marseille won or drew after the first half and covered the 0 goal handicap. Hence, with odds of 3.05 in the 1st half goals handicap 3 way at Vbet, we will back Marseille with 0 goal handicap in the first half.
Paok vs Marseille First Goalscorer
Jasmin Kurtic has scored 16 goals this season for Paok in all competitions. The Slovenian international plays as an attacking midfielder and is a key player in his team’s offense. We predict Kurtic to open the scoring on Thursday against Marseille.
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— Olympique de Marseille ?? ?? (@OM_English)
Paok vs Marseille Team News
The only injured player for coach Lucescu of Paok is center-back Giannis Michailidis who has a Cruciate Ligament Rupture and is out until September.
As for Marseille, there are no injuries for key players as coach Jorge Sampaoli will rely on almost the same team that played on Thursday. However, Gerson had a Red card and will miss the trip to Thessaloniki. Milik must be back from injury though and will surely feature in the first 11.
Paok vs Marseille Predicted Lineups
Paok: Paschalakis, Vierinha, Crespo, Ingason, Lyratzis, Tsingaras, Kurtic, Biseswar, Augusto, Zivkovic, Akpom.
Marseille: Mandanda, Kolasinac, Caleta-Car, Saliba, Lirola, Guendouzi, Gueye, Rongier, Payet, Milik, Bakambu.
Most Popular FAQ for Paok vs Marseille
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Marseille beat Paok 2-1 on 7 April 2022 in Marseille.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s game will be played at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Paok vs Marseille.
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