Let’s dive into the analysis and prediction for the upcoming Champions League qualification match between PAOK FC and Malmo FF, considering the specific data provided.
Match Information
Previous Matches and Head-to-Head Results
PAOK FC:
1. 06 Aug 2024: Malmo FF 2-2 PAOK FC (Champions League)
2. 31 Jul 2024: Borac Banja Luka 0-1 PAOK FC (Champions League)
3. 24 Jul 2024: PAOK FC 3-2 Borac Banja Luka (Champions League)
4. 13 Jul 2024: Vitesse 2-1 PAOK FC (Club Friendly)
5. 13 Jul 2024: PAOK FC 1-2 Union St. Gilloise (Club Friendly)
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Malmo FF:
1. 10 Aug 2024: Halmstads BK 0-1 Malmo FF (Sweden)
2. 06 Aug 2024: Malmo FF 2-2 PAOK FC (Champions League)
3. 30 Jul 2024: Klaksvik 3-2 Malmo FF (Champions League)
4. 27 Jul 2024: Malmo FF 0-1 Sirius (Sweden)
5. 23 Jul 2024: Malmo FF 4-1 Klaksvik (Champions League)
Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 06 Aug 2024: Malmo FF 2-2 PAOK FC (Champions League)
Predicted Formations
– PAOK FC: 4-2-3-1
– Goalkeeper: Dominik Kotarski (42)
– Defenders: Jonny Otto (19), Tomasz Kedziora (16), Konstantinos Koulierakis (4), Rahman Baba (21)
– Midfielders: Stefan Schwab (22), Magomed Ozdoev (27), Andrija Živković (14), Giannis Konstantelias (7), Taison (11)
– Forward: Brandon Thomas (71)
– Malmo FF: 4-2-3-1
– Goalkeeper: Johan Dahlin (27)
– Defenders: Jens Stryger Larsen (17), Pontus Jansson (18), Nils Zätterström (35), Busanello (25)
– Midfielders: Sergio Peña (8), Lasse Berg Johnsen (23), Hugo Bolin (38), Oliver Berg (16), Taha Abdi Ali (22)
– Forward: Erik Botheim (20)
Strengths and Weaknesses
PAOK FC:
– Strengths: Strong home advantage, consistent attacking play, emotionally driven due to home crowd support.
– Considerations: Vulnerable defense in close matches, need to secure a win after the first leg draw.
Malmo FF:
– Strengths: Strong midfield, good at creating scoring opportunities, resilient in away games.
– Considerations: Defensive lapses in crucial moments, struggle to maintain leads.
Prediction
Analysis:
The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, which puts PAOK FC in a slightly favorable position due to their two away goals. Playing at home in the Toumba Stadium, PAOK will have the support of their passionate fans, which could provide a significant morale boost. Malmo FF has shown they can be resilient and score away from home, so it will not be an easy match for PAOK.
Predicted Score:
– PAOK FC 1-1 Malmo FF
With this predicted score, PAOK FC would progress based on the away goals rule (3-3 aggregate).
Potential Goalscorers:
– PAOK FC: Brandon Thomas (71)
– Malmo FF: Erik Botheim (20)
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