PAOK vs PSV Match Preview

PAOK face PSV for the 3rd round of the 5th group in the Europa League.

In the previous round, PAOK got their second draw, this time against Granada at home. This draw can be described as "bittersweet" for the Greeks, as they were far better on the pitch than their opponents, creating more chances in the match. After this outcome, they reached 2 points in the group and they are placed 3rd. Tonight's match could be decisive for their qualification and PAOK will seek here a  much-needed three-pointer.

Last Sunday, they prevailed 3-1 over Panetolikos for the Greek Super League. With these three points, they reached 4th place in the standings, having a total of 12 points.

PSV traveled to Cyprus in the previous round to face Omonoia and despite having a lot of missings in their squad, they managed to win by 2-1. They were back in the scoreline since the first minutes of the game, but in the second half, they made a huge comeback and scored the winner at the added time. They now have a total of 3 points and they are placed second in their group. The margin is not big between all 4 teams of this group and tonight at Thessaloniki, PSV will also try for a positive result to secure a place in the top-duo of the group.

In the domestic league, PSV is placed 3rd in the standings having 16 points (2 points less than Ajax), after 7 rounds played. In the previous round, they got an easy win over Den Haag with 4-0.

Tonight's game is crucial for both sides as it may be decisive for their qualification. Both sides are usually playing very offensive football, and score with ease, but their defensive play is weak as both concede many goals and rarely see them keeping a clean sheet. My pick here is over 2,5 goals to be scored, offered at 2.05 odds with Betshop.