- PAOK are coming off a 2-match losing streak (0-1 at home to RSC Anderlecht and 3-2 away), while Brann have won 3 of their last 5 matches (2 defeats).
- The home side have won just 1 of their last 3 home matches, while Brann have gone 1 from 1 on the road.
- In UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, Brann have won all 3 of their away games.
Goals likely in Greece
Giannis Konstantelias is the spark for PAOK Thessaloniki, scoring 3 in the last 5 matches, while Niklas Castro is the biggest threat for Brann Bergen as he comes into the game with 4 in 5 and 3 in 4 UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 matches.
These sides played out a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Europa League League Stage 2025/2026 and we envisage another close encounter on Thursday at Toumba Stadium, where PAOK are slight favourites at 1.6, the draw at 4.0 and Brann Bergen at 5.8.
The home side is coming off a 2-match losing run, while Rødtrøyene have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5, including a 2-4 away win in extra-time against Apollon Limmassol FC in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
Rødtrøyene can make it close
PAOK's recent form is a little better when considering all competitions (W4, D3, L3 from last 10), but Brann's away bite should be considered here as the visitors have won all 3 of their UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 away games so far.
Brann are a lively side under Eirik Horneland, who took over on 2nd July 2026, and PAOK are perhaps less settled under Alessio Lisci, who was appointed on 1st July 2026.
This match should be a chess match between two very different systems as Lisci's PAOK set up in a more structured 4-2-3-1 system that rely on patient build up, full-back width and selective pressing to spring into life in vertical transition. Meanwhile, Horneland's men play on the front foot with high pressing, fast transitions and attacking down the flanks.
Brann have a travel-friendly edge
Brann's edge in recent form and travel-friendly status means we feel the away side can come out on top in this fixture, but PAOK are certainly the stronger side in Thessaloniki.
The stats tell us to take the goals, with Over 2.5 at 1.65 and Both Teams To Score Yes at 1.65. The hosts are a dangerous side at home, having scored 2.00 goals per home match in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 and conceded just 1.00, so the both teams to score option will be taken as the play here.
