LiontipsReal Sociedad vs PAOK. Europa League match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Real Sociedad have earned 11 points in the Europa League in seven rounds, with which they are in 18th place in the table. There is a high probability that even a draw today will allow them to get into the playoffs. In general, the Basques have been unstable throughout the autumn season - good series of successful matches are replaced by outright failures. In the last five rounds of the LE, Imanol Alguacil team managed to win three times and suffered two defeats. It is characteristic that both failures occurred in away matches with Viktoria Plzen (1:2) and Lazio (1:3). On their home field, Real Sociedad plays with their usual confidence, suffered only a defeat from Anderlecht (1:2), in matches with Ajax and Dynamo Kyiv they recorded dry victories with a score of 2:0 and 3:0, respectively.
Disqualifications and injuries
Traore and Zakharyan will miss the match due to injuries. Munoz will serve a suspension.
Interesting trends for betting
- Five of Real Sociedad last six Europa League matches have seen at least three goals scored
- Real Sociedad have not won in the first half in their last three matches
Estimated line-up: Remiro - Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Lopez - Mendes, Subimendi, Sučić - Kubo, Oyarzabal, Gomez.
Current form
PAOK failed the opening segment of the general stage of the Europa League. In four rounds, the team scored only one point. However, later on, Razvan Lucescu charges noticeably improved and scored the maximum nine points in the three previous matches. As a result, the Greeks approach the final round in 17th place with 11 points in the asset, ahead of their today opponent in the best goal difference. It is worth noting separately that the team has achieved its last three victories in the LE without a single goal conceded. The opponents were RFS (2:0), Ferencvaros (5:0) and Prague Slavia (2:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
Colley and Zivkovic will not play in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- PAOK have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches
- In 8 of the Greeks' previous 10 Europa League matches, at least one team failed to score a goal
Estimated lineup: Kotarski - Johnny, Kendziora, Mihailidis, Baba - Shvab, Ozdoev - Despodov, Konstantelias, Tyson - Chalov
Trends
Bet PAOK to score in the second half
PAOK have scored goals in the second 45 minutes in four of their last five matches
1.76Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in the last five matches of the guests
1.51Bet Exact score 1:1
Real Sociedad have drawn two of their last ten home matches
6.90Tip and bets
PAOK has improved significantly during the tournament, winning the last three matches, and not conceding a single one. Real Sociedad is currently in a decent decline, having lost three matches in a row, taking into account all tournaments. Undoubtedly, the Basques are always dangerous on their home field, but given their current form, they are unlikely to take three points without problems.
Our prediction is PAOK victory with an Asian handicap (+1) at odds of 1.84
Bet on total
In the three previous matches in the Europa League, PAOK did not concede a single goal, the team worked well in defense. We do not think that Real Sociedad will be able to open such a reliable defense of the opponent more than once today.
The second bet is Real Sociedad individual total goals under two with odds of 1.67
Bet on corners
The upcoming match is of key importance for the opponents, they are unlikely to go all out on the attack and take risks. We expect a lot of fighting in the center of the field and not too many corners.
Betting Tip - total corners under 10.5 with odds of 1.52
