Europa League Qualification: PAOK Thessaloniki FC vs Rijeka – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Europa League Qualification game between PAOK Thessaloniki FC and Rijeka who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Rijeka come to Toumba Stadium for the Europa League Qualification match this coming Thursday, PAOK Thessaloniki FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Team form: PAOK Thessaloniki FC vs Rijeka

PAOK Thessaloniki FC Form

Their last three matches saw PAOK Thessaloniki FC drawing 0-0 with Wolfsberger AC, losing 1-0 against Rijeka before beating AE Larissa by 1-0. PAOK Thessaloniki FC won five of their last six Europa League Qualification matches at the Toumba Stadium, scoring 14 and conceding three along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.

Rijeka Form

Rijeka look solid currently after going three matches unbeaten, which started by drawing 0-0 against Ludogorets Razgrad. They followed that up by sharing the spoils with Ludogorets Razgrad in a 1-1 draw, before taking out PAOK Thessaloniki FC in a 1-0 win. Rijeka managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Europa League Qualification away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding five times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting facts for PAOK Thessaloniki FC and Rijeka

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between PAOK Thessaloniki FC and Rijeka. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: PAOK Thessaloniki FC vs Rijeka

Despite scoring just once in six Europa League Qualification games, PAOK Thessaloniki FC hope Taison adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Rijeka put their faith in Luka Menalo to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six Europa League Qualification games.

Betting markets: PAOK Thessaloniki FC vs Rijeka

Full-time result

PAOK Thessaloniki FC won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Rijeka won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run. PAOK Thessaloniki FC did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil.

Both teams to score

PAOK Thessaloniki FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Rijeka scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. PAOK Thessaloniki FC managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

PAOK Thessaloniki FC saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Rijeka played across all tournaments. They scored 0.9 times on average in the process. PAOK Thessaloniki FC’s last 4 matches had less than three goals.