Celta Vigo v PAOK

The 1^st leg was an action-packed game that saw Celta take a 2-1 win. Just needing to avoid defeat at home they have everything in their own hands. Can PAOK do anything about it?

Celta Vigo v PAOK Estadio Abanca Balaidos 21:00 CET

Team News:

Celta are without Alvaro Nunez, Pablo Duran, Carl Starfeld and Franco Cervi.

PAOK miss Zivkovic, Lovren, Pelkas, Despodov and Kontstantelias.

---

Formations:

3-4-3 for Celta who use the wingbacks as overlapping attackers to create overloads.

4-2-3-1 for PAOK but they have a few injuries and suspensions to key men here.

Statistics:

Referee: Marco Guida (ITA) (Average cards 4.66 Yellow 0.24 Red)

---

Match Preview:

Celta concluded the group stage in 16th place, winning four of their eight matches. Their home form was strong, claiming three victories from four outings. In La Liga, they are performing well and currently sit sixth, putting them on course for European qualification. Their recent run across all competitions has been solid too, with just one defeat in their last six, alongside two wins and three draws.

PAOK finished the group stage in 17th place, two points behind Celta. Their away performances were underwhelming, managing just one win from four matches. In the Greek Super League, they currently occupy third place, five points adrift of leaders AEK. Their recent form across all competitions has been steady, recording two wins, three draws, and one defeat.

Betting Preview:

Celta Vigo deserved the win in Thessaloniki; indeed, they could have arguably scored more. Missing some key men PAOK have it all to do in Galicia. Both sides have good attacking options still and it will be an open game like the 1^st leg. Both teams to score Yes is the best bet.