Eintracht Frankfurt vs PAOK Thessaloniki Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 30/11/2023, 06:15  by Sridhar in Conference League Predictions

An intriguing top-two battle awaits as Eintracht Frankfurt take on PAOK Salonika in the Europa Conference League. This Group G match on Thursday at the Deutsche Bank Park will see PAOK top with 10 points and Frankfurt 2nd with 9 points. Both teams are guaranteed to go through as top-two but it is the first spot that they are fighting for. The top spot finish assures a place in the round of 16 while the second place takes them to the knockout round play-offs. Frankfurt will be confirmed as runners-up if they lose to PAOK here. The hosts have three wins and a loss from their four matches in the group stages. They started with a 2-1 win over Aberdeen but lost 2-1 to PAOK on matchday two away from home. Consecutive wins over HJK have given them confidence of turning the tables in this fixture. Yet, recent form must be a worry in the home camp as they failed to win their last two matches – a draw and loss stunting their momentum. The visitors will be confirmed in the round of 16 as winners of the group if they win this match against Frankfurt.

PAOK have no problems of momentum like their hosts, as they travel here on the back of three wins from four matches, drawing the other. In fact, going further back, they have lost just one of their last 13 matches in all competitions. Nine wins in this sequence shows that the Greeks have found their way to success more often than not. Even in the Conference League, PAOK have been a tough nut to crack for any side. They won three and drawn one of their four league matches this season, with that draw coming in their most recent match. Having started their campaign back in the second qualifying round, they have been having a dream run which they would like to extend.