Aberdeen entertain PAOK at the Pittodrie Stadium in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday (October 26).
The hosts will hope to put a positive spin on their campaign on matchday three. Aberdeen are bottom of Group G with one point from a 1-1 draw against HJK in their previous game.
However, they're set to face the strongest side in the group and must be at their best to make the most of their home advantage.
The Dons are appearing for the second time in the competition following a playoff round exit in their debut in 2021-22.
They were transferred from the Europa League to participate in this edition. Aberdeen are eighth in the Scottish Premiership after eight rounds of games. Aberdeen and PAOK are meeting each other for the first time.
The visitors lead the group with six points after winning their first two games, including the clash against favourites Eintracht Frankfurt.
PAOK are eying a third success to keep their place in the standings. Second-placed Frankfurt have three points and will go top if they overwhelm HJK.
Dikefalos tou Vorra are appearing for the third time in the competition. They reached the quarterfinals in the 2021-22 edition.
PAOK, meanwhile, are unbeaten in seven games across competitions, winning five. They're second in the Super League Greece ahead of matchday two.
Aberdeen vs PAOK Prediction Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Aberdeen have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five home games.
- Aberdeen have scored 11 goals and conceded five in their last five games games competitions.
- Aberdeen have played eight matches in the Conference League so far, winning thrice and losing five.
- PAOK have played 26 games, winning 14 and losing six.
- Aberdeen have won thrice and lost twice in their last five games, while PAOK have won four times and drawn once in the same period.
- Form Guide: Aberdeen: D-D-W-W-W; PAOK: W-W-D-W-W
Aberdeen vs PAOK Prediction
Aberdeen have improved considerably both in defence and in attack, scoring more goals and conceding a few.
Macedonian striker Bojan Miovski remains the side’s main attacking threat. He boasts one goal in the competition but has scored four in the league.
PAOK, meanwhile, are on a must-win mission to keep their place atop the standings. Konstantinos Koulierakis have netted twice in the group and will look to bail out his team.
PAOK, though, come in as the favourites based on their superior form and momentum.
Prediction: Aberdeen 1-2 PAOK
Aberdeen vs PAOK Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – PAOK
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: PAOK to score first – No
Tip 4: Aberdeen to score - Yes