Club Brugge and PAOK both had to overcome losses in the first legs of the Round of 16, but they pulled through and managed to secure their place in the quarter-finals. But now the journey for one of them will end. In such times it could be said that the home team in the return leg has an advantage, however, that is not always the case.
Club Brugge KV Team News
Nicky Hayen, Club Brugge’s interim coach, is off to a good start and will look to solidify that against tough opposition in the face of PAOK. And the Belgians have all confidence to make a strong start. Their continental campaign this season has been quite good. Brugge managed to top their Conference League group, winning 5 out of 6 games. Even more impressive is that the team scored 15 goals and conceded just 3. Moreover, Brugge has just 2 losses from their last 11 continental home games, with the Belgian side managing to win 7 of those and has never lost at home to a Greek side.
PAOK Team News
On their part, PAOK did manage to overcome a 2-0 deficit against Dinamo Zagreb after a spectacular home performance that saw them defeat the Croatian side 5-1 and progress to the Quarter-Finals. Recent form has also been good for the Greek side, as they are currently unbeaten in 4 competitive games. Before that, however, the team recorded 2 consecutive losses, with one of said defeats coming in the Conference League. Generally, PAOK are at their strongest at home, but their continental form in away games has been pretty good this season. The loss to Dinamo was their first loss away from home in this year’s edition of the Conference League.
Head-to-Head-Games
Club Brugge and PAOK have met each other before in continental football back in 2010’s Europa League group stage. Back then, the game in Belgium and the one in Greece ended in 1-1 draws. Those 2 draws amounted to 2 out of the 3 points that Brugge won in the group stage that year.
Club Brugge KV – PAOK Betting Prediction
Both sides can be considered ”home teams”, meaning they are at their best when playing in at home. Brugge will likely try to win this game and capitalize on their home advantage as much as possible, especially in the face of a difficult trip to Greece in the second leg. PAOK on their part will probably try to avoid a defeat here or at the very least lose with a close result. I believe that the home advantage of Brugge will play a part here and expect them to win this game.
Betting Tip: Club Brugge KV To Win
Bookmaker: BC.Game
Odds: 1.74
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