Our Predictions
PAOK are slight favorites at home with odds up to 1.90. They have been solid in Europa League home matches and traditionally don't lose to Young Boys in Thessaloniki. Their defensive shape gives them a narrow edge.
Bookies have 'Yes' at 1.64. Both sides have attacking firepower and recent form shows each can break through, especially as both are motivated to score.
Over 2.5 sits at 1.76. Both teams' defenses have shown vulnerability lately, and neither tends to shut up shop until the final whistle. Expect end-to-end action.
Extratips Match Preview: PAOK vs Young Boys – Europa League Showdown
Welcome to Extratips! It's matchday as PAOK face off against Young Boys in a high-stakes Europa League group stage battle on 6 November 2025, 20:00 CET. Both clubs come in determined for points that could shape their progression this season.
Key odds have PAOK favored at home (best: 1.90), with a Draw (3.97) and Young Boys win (4.20) less likely. Bookies are leaning toward a competitive clash.
In the latest standings, Young Boys are on top of their group with 2 wins from 2, while PAOK have found points hard to come by, winning just 1 of 4.
Their last 5 head-to-heads have seen only one win for each side and three draws—often close affairs. PAOK are unbeaten at home in this fixture.
At home, PAOK’s last 5: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses. Young Boys away: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Recent results suggest both teams grind out points but can be fragile defensively.
PAOK’s strengths: solid defense at home, quick counterattacks, decent set-piece play. Weaknesses: struggle to score, inconsistency, vulnerable to late goals. Young Boys’ strengths: energetic pressing, creative midfield, good away form. Weaknesses: sometimes sloppy at the back, overcommitment, struggle vs compact defenses.
Key factors: no big injuries reported, but squad fatigue may matter due to heavy fixtures. Both managers have hinted at tactical tweaks to stay solid.
Angles to watch:
- Will PAOK’s home fans push them on?
- Can Young Boys’ attack unlock PAOK’s defense?
- Will a draw be enough for the visitors to stay group leaders?
Potential match scenarios?
- A tight home win for PAOK (high likelihood).
- Both teams score in an open second half (medium).
- A low-scoring draw with few chances (medium).
This one could go to the wire—don’t blink!