Basel – PAOK : Preview & Prediction
A regular in the Champions League, Basel must reverse the trend and win to qualify … With a delay of one goal, the chances of qualification of the Swiss club are maintained despite the difficulties of the moment with 1 defeat against St. Gallen (1-2) and 1 draw at Neuchâtel Xamax (1-1) in the first two days of the championship. This weekend, the Frei team stopped the haemorrhage of 5 consecutive losses, in all competitions, by taking its first point away in the league. The PAOK Saloniki will have to repeat their performance of the first leg to qualify for a qualification. But this will be complicated for the current 2nd of the Greek championship, which has never won its history outside in the Champions League! Winner of the first leg, the PAOK is on 3 rank wins after victories over Antwerp (3-1) and De Graafschap (2-1).
Basel, defeated in the first leg (2-1), must prevail in this return match to qualify.
FC Basel is not at its best and has just tied 5 defeats and 1 draw in all competitions since July 10.
The PAOK remains on 5 matches without defeat (4 wins and 1 draw), friendly and C1 combined.
Last season, in the Champions League, at home, FC Basel triumphed Benfica (5-0) and Manchester United (1-0).
PAOK has never won its history outside in the Champions League! The club has 1 loss and 4 draws (Ajax, Schalke and FC Metalist Kharkiv).
FC Basel has no alternative but to win at St. Jakob-Park. The victory of the locals is well rated.
Basel – PAOK : Betting Tips
Basel – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
