Wolfsberger AC vs PAOK Thessaloniki FC prediction 14.08.2025 | Europa League

Wolfsberger AC comes into Thursday's second leg buoyed by a 2:0 win over Austria Wien in their most recent Bundesliga outing. Alessandro Schöpf´s early goal set the Wolves on their way to a fine road victory.

A decent run of form in the summer has seen the Austrians win four and lose just two of eight games played. 

WAC secured qualification for the Europa League qualifiers after claiming a first-ever Austrian Cup title last season, with a 1:0 win against TSV Hartbert last May.

A solid side, built on defensive discipline, Wolferberger have seen under 2.5 goals scored in their last three games, including last week´s tight-first leg contest in Greece.

Head coach Dietmar Kuhbauer has a strong squad available for Thursday's second-leg contest. Marco Sulzner could earn a recall after making a 45 minute substitute appearance in last weekend´s win against Austria Wien.

PAOK makes the trip to Austria having enjoyed a free weekend after last week's 0:0 draw in Thessaloniki

Yet to kick-off their domestic campaign, the Greeks enjoyed a solid pre-season, picking up two wins and a draw since a narrow 2:1 defeat at Ajax in their first summer friendly fixture.

Frequently involved in low-scoring contests in European competitions, PAOK have seen under 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten continental fixtures. 

Razavan Lucescu has no new injury issues ahead of Thursday's trip to Austria. Magomed Ozdoev and Anestis Mythou are among those who could earn recalls should the Romanian boss opt to freshen his selection this week.