PAOK vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction: 22/8/2024

Shamrock Rovers have struggled significantly in their recent top-flight away games, conceding ten goals and failing to earn any points in their last four matches. In contrast, PAOK have been in strong form at home, winning 10 of their last 13 games at this level of competition and keeping six consecutive clean sheets.

In the current Europa League campaign, PAOK have played 16 home games, with 11 of those matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Similarly, ten of Shamrock Rovers’ last 12 away games in the competition have also seen no more than two goals scored, suggesting a low-scoring encounter is likely when the two teams meet at the PAOK Stadium.

Defensive solidity has been a hallmark of PAOK’s home matches, with at least one goalkeeper keeping a clean sheet in 13 of their last 17 games at this level. This trend extends to their away games in the Europa League, where 13 of the last 17 have been low-scoring, including a win at this venue last season.

 

Prediction

Recent matches at the PAOK Stadium have generally been low-scoring, with seven of the last ten games featuring two goals or fewer. Given that Shamrock Rovers have only scored once in their last six away matches at this level, this game is likely to be another tight, low-scoring affair.

Prediction: PAOK 1 : 0 Shamrock Rovers