On Thursday, PAOK and Manchester United are set to clash in an eagerly awaited Europa League match.
Manchester United comes into the game after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League. In that match, United had 47% possession, taking 11 shots, with four on target.
Bruno Fernandes scored for United in the 70th minute, while Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo equalized in the 74th. United has scored nine times in their last six matches but has also conceded six goals.
PAOK arrives on the back of a 2-1 victory over Lamia in the Super League, where they dominated possession with 73% and made 15 attempts on goal, hitting the target six times.
Andrija Živković and Tarik Tissoudali scored for PAOK, while Lamia’s Gustavo Furtado struck in the 33rd minute. PAOK has been consistent in attack but has struggled defensively, conceding seven goals in their last six games.
Manchester United will be missing Tyrell Malacia (knee) and Daniel Gore (shoulder), as confirmed by manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. For PAOK, coach Răzvan Lucescu will be without Tiemoué Bakayoko (injury) and Giannis Konstantelias (illness).
Prediction
While PAOK may find chances to score, Manchester United is likely to secure a close 2-1 victory. Experts suggest a total under 3.5 goals for this encounter.
