PAOK – Betis: can either side extend their winning run?
In the seventh round of the UEFA Europa League, we are set for a clash between PAOK and Betis, which will take place on Thursday, 22 January, kick off at 18:45 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this fixture.
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PAOK – Betis: match facts and head-to-head
- PAOK have won their last six matches.
- In five of PAOK’s last six games, they have scored at least two goals.
- This season, PAOK have not lost a single home match.
- Betis have won their previous two games and are unbeaten in three matches.
- Betis have scored at least one goal in five consecutive matches.
- PAOK boast the best goalscoring record in the Europa League this season with 13 goals.
- PAOK have won 39% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, Betis – 30%.
- Only 3% of Betis’ matches this season have ended in a scoreless defeat, while PAOK stand at 6%.
- In 33% of matches this season, both PAOK and Betis have scored in two halves.
- These teams have never faced each other in competitive head-to-head history.
PAOK – Betis: match preview
PAOK currently sit 18th in the UEFA Europa League table and are battling for a place in the play-offs. The Greek side are two points clear of the team in 25th place with two rounds remaining in the league phase, so there is clearly no room for complacency. They have lost only once, a 1–3 defeat to Celta, drawn three times and claimed two wins. In the Greek Super League, PAOK are currently top of the table with 41 points after 17 rounds. Their lead over Olympiacos is two points, but their rivals have a game in hand, meaning PAOK could yet surrender first place.
Betis sit higher in the UEFA Europa League standings. After six matches in the league phase, they have collected 14 points and occupy fourth place. Their advantage over ninth spot is currently two points, so Betis have not yet mathematically secured direct qualification to the round of 16. As a result, the side are unlikely to rotate heavily and will push hard for a win. They are unbeaten in their recent outings, having defeated Villarreal 2–0 in their latest match. In La Liga, the team are sixth with 32 points after 20 rounds.
Probable line-ups
- PAOK: Tsiftsis; Kenny, Kedziora, Michailidis, Baba; Ozdoev, Camara; Zivkovic, Pelkas, Taison; Giakoumakis
- Betis: Valles; Ortiz, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Altimira, Deossa; Ruibal, Fornals, Ezzalzouli; Avila
Prediction
PAOK have been excellent at home and remain unbeaten on their own ground this season. Betis are a strong side with a high-quality squad. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this match.
