SK Brann Bergen

vs

FC PAOK Thessaloniki

Tips, Stats and Odds

Familiar foes

Two sides that have come to know each other well over the last 48 hours meet again at the Brann Stadion, Norway on Thursday. This head-to-head is level pegging after 2 meetings, the last one finishing 1-1 in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026. Brann will be hungry to get even as they come into this game as the better of the two sides on all fronts. SK Brann Bergen have been in fine form at home in all competitions this season, posting 4 wins and 2 losses from their 6 fixtures and conceding only 8 goals. They will not be easy to break down. Eirik Horneland's side have played their best football when going forward in their familiar 4-3-3 system, pressing with a ferocity and transitioning quickly. PAOK have been less convincing, at home and on the road, in all competitions this term, although they've put away a respectable 8 goals in their last 5 games. There is a lot to like about Alessio Lisci's 4-2-3-1, which allows the visitors to build up in a controlled way, with width in the full-back positions and the ability to press selectively, but we feel this game will be much closer.

Brann’s bite should see them edge it

Brann's home advantage and superior form should be enough to see them nick it, although the draw will still be very much in the tie after Thursday's game. Δικέφαλος του Βορρά have been more up-and-down, and they have looked travel-shy on their travels, drawing twice and losing once in their last 3 away games. Niklas Castro provides Brann with their most piercing edge up top and he has 3 goals in 4 appearances in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, while Giannis Konstantelias is PAOK's form man with 3 goals in their last 5 games, although his side may get enough help from the midfield. An alternative angle that looks very appealing is Both Teams to Score at 11/20.