The UEFA Europa League knockout-stage playoff match between FCSB and PAOK is generating considerable interest among football enthusiasts and analysts alike. With FCSB holding a slight 2-1 advantage from the first leg, predictions lean toward their continuation of form, particularly given their recent performance trajectory. According to Ojele and Delaney , FCSB's ability to secure victories in three of their last four matches positions them as favorites going into this critical fixture.
In that first-leg at the Toumba Stadium saw PAOK open the scoring via Mbwana Samatta before Taison was sent off in first-half stoppage-time. FCSB turned the game on its in the second-half, though, thanks to goals from substitutes Andrei Gheorghita and Joyskim Dawa.
PAOK are the reigning Greek champions but they have underperformed this season as they sit fourth in the Greek Super League. However, they did recover from their defeat at home to FCSB by hammering Lamia by seven goals to nil at the weekend with a hat-trick from Kostas Konstantelias as well as goals by Samatta, Fyodor Chalov, Andrija Zivkovic and Shola Shoretire.
FCSB possible starting lineup: Tarnovanu; Cretu, Dawa, M Popescu, Radunovic; Chiriches, Sut; Gheorghita, Cisotti, Tanase; Stefanescu
PAOK possible starting lineup: Tsiftsis; Jonny, Kedziora, Michailidis, Baba Rahman; Meite, Schwab; Pelkas, Konstantelias, Zivkovic; Samatta
Steaua Bucharest were locked out of the last 16 merely by goal difference in the league phase and they have to go the long way. On the flipside, PAOK only qualified for this stage via a superior goal difference on the lower end of the league standings. In the first two meetings between these teams, both played away in Greece, FCSB emerged winners.
The most recent of them was in the first leg of this tie, in which FCSB came from behind to win 2-1. Now they have the opportunity to play in the Europa League round of 16 for the first time since the 2012/13 season. The winner here will meet either Lyon or Eintracht Frankfurt.
For spectators seeking to follow the game live, it is essential to note that while numerous analyses provide predictions and betting tips—such as recommending a bet on a FCSB victory or both teams scoring—information regarding free live streaming options remains scarce . As enthusiasm builds for this encounter between two competitive squads with contrasting histories in European tournaments, fans will undoubtedly seek avenues to engage with this pivotal match.
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