| In this Europa League game PAOK enter as bookmakers' favorites primarily due to their formidable home form at Toumba Stadium and strong European record. PAOK will look to disrupt Anderlecht’s buildup play early by pressing high through Giannis Konstantelias and Andrija Zivkovic. The Greek team will try to get a comfortable lead before heading to Lotto Park for the second leg. Anderlecht possess significant attacking firepower. The team is entering in this clash after a 3-1 second-round win against Hammarby. Anderlecht’s key focus in Thessaloniki will be to remain disciplined in central midfield in front of the full sradium. According to transfermarkt both squads are valued almost equal. Anderlecht face defensive depth challenges due to several pre-season injuries, which will force Vitor Bruno to make some rotation in the defensive block. |
