The Matchday 4 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between PAOK (Greece) and Young Boys (Switzerland) will take place on November 6 at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki. PAOK vs. Young Boys: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
PAOK
The Greeks secured their first win in the current Europa League campaign by defeating Lille 4-3 away in the last round. This victory marked only their second win in the last 10 matches in the tournament (3 draws, 5 losses). Moreover, PAOK failed to score in six of these encounters. However, their scoring exploits in France have propelled them into the top eight for scoring in the 2025/26 Europa League. Overall, Razvan Lucescu's side sits in 20th place in the standings.
- At least one team failed to score in 6 of PAOK's last 8 Europa League matches.
- The team has not lost at home in 6 of their last 7 matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws).
- PAOK kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home Europa League games.
Predicted lineup for PAOK (4-5-1)
Antonis Tsiftsis – Abdul Rahman Baba, Jonjoe Kenny, Giannis Michailidis, Tomasz Kedziora – Andrija Zivkovic, Soualiho Meite, Giannis Konstantelias, Kiril Despodov, Mady Camara – Fyodor Chalov.
Defender Tomasz Kedziora is suspended.
Young Boys
In the last round, the team overcame Ludogorets 3-2 at home. This victory was the Swiss side's fourth in their last five Europa League matches. Even in the match they lost during this period, Young Boys managed to score. Moreover, the club has found the net in seven consecutive Europa League games. However, they have conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 matches in this tournament. In the standings, the Swiss team occupies the 13th spot.
Gerardo Seoane has replaced Giorgio Contini as the team's new head coach.
- At least one goal was scored in both halves in 6 of Young Boys' last 8 Europa League matches.
- The club has not lost in 8 of their last 10 away Europa League matches (4 wins, 4 draws).
- Young Boys scored exactly one goal in 9 of their last 12 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Young Boys (4-4-2)
Marvin Keller – Loris Benito, Jaouen Hadjam, Ryan Andrews, Tanguy Zoukrou – Edimilson Fernandes, Rayan Raveloson, Darian Males, Joel Monteiro – Armin Gigovic, Chris Bedia.
Referee
Srdjan Jovanovic (Serbia)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: PAOK vs. Young Boys
The Greeks showcased solid defensive performances during the qualifying rounds of the current Europa League, keeping clean sheets in 3 out of 4 matches. However, maintaining such a level has proven challenging in the main stage, where the competition is tougher. In their last two matches in this tournament, Razvan Lucescu's side conceded seven goals.
The Swiss team has scored in all three of their 2025/26 Europa League games. Furthermore, their scoring streak in this European competition extends to seven matches. Notably, Young Boys are not shy about attacking on the road, having scored in 14 of their last 15 away Europa League matches.
It's worth mentioning the return of Gerardo Seoane to the Swiss team's managerial role. Under his guidance, the club achieved recent successes, including three consecutive league titles and reaching the Europa League Round of 16. In the 2018/19 season, Young Boys scored 99 goals in the Swiss Championship, marking the team's best result in the tournament.
My prediction: Young Boys Individual Total Over 0.5
