PAOK – Malmö. Chalov and Ozdoev will pave the way to the Champions League
Mikhail Korobov August 12, 2024, 19:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
The “double-headed eagles of the North” will win the return match without any major problems. At home they are unstoppable.
On August 13, PAOK will play Malmö in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The game starts at 20:30 Moscow time. Bookmakers have already made a prediction, considering the hosts as favourites: bets can be placed on the victory of the black and whites at odds of 1.85. Experts estimate the success of the sky blues at 4:00. Bets on a draw are accepted at 3.90.
Bookmakers’ odds for the Champions League qualifying match PAOK – Malmo on August 13, 2024
Bookmakers believe that the match between PAOK and Malmö will be productive: a total of over 2.5 goals equals 1.81, and a total of under 2.5 goals equals 2.00. The home team’s goal is available at bookmakers with a rate of 1.17. If the guests score, the rate will be 1.45. You can bet on “both teams will score” for 1.76.
Analysis and prediction for the Champions League third qualifying round match PAOK – Malmo (08/13/2024)
The 70th edition of Europe’s premier club competition is underway. Teams that did not qualify directly have the chance to qualify. The return matches of the Champions League third qualifying round will be played on 13 August. One of them will feature PAOK and Malmö.
The first match was played out at a similar pace and ended in a 2-2 draw. PAOK were scored by former Shakhtar player Taison and former Chelsea defender Abdul-Rahman Baba. Both scored for the first time this season.
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Striker Fyodor Chalov, newly acquired from CSKA, was included in the squad for the match, but Razvan Lucescu decided that it was better not to rush the Russian’s debut. In such an important match, it was necessary to cling to the result. There is no need for a coach to experiment and take risks. Not like last season.
The son of the legendary Mircea Lucescu had to urgently place Magomed Ozdoev in the starting lineup, as the team lacked resources. The specialist must get his due. The former Zenit midfielder got used to it immediately. He helped the team win the Greek championship and reach the quarter-finals of the Conference League.
In the new season, Ozdoev took part in all three matches and even managed to provide an assist. We are looking forward to Fedor Chalov’s debut for the “double-headed eagles of the North”. A group of Russians can make a lot of noise on the international stage. Razvan Lucescu knows how to do it.
The Double Eagles of the North have significantly increased the depth of their squad and their potential for growth. Razvan Lucescu’s work is attracting more and more attention. His team consistently displays very high-quality football and confidently beats even very strong clubs.
Malmö is a minor threat. It is doing well at home, but it is often a disaster outside the club. This is explained by the fact that the sky-blues do not have time to fight on two fronts at once. First place is preferred.
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The team’s last performance in European competition was a crushing failure. They were eliminated from the Champions League, losing to Zalgiris in the second qualifying round (0-1 and 0-2). Malmo then lost face in the Europa League. They lost all six group matches of the tournament.
After the draw in the first leg against PAOK, the Sky Blues’ enthusiasm and interest in the battle for qualification for the next qualifying round of the Champions League should not wane. However, if things don’t work out, Henrik Rydström can resort to experimentation and give playing time to the youngsters. The Swedish championship has already started and requires attention. You can bet on PAOK’s victory at bookmakers with a rate of 1.85.
If the “double-headed eagles of the North” pick up points away from home, then they should confidently win at home. They lost only one Conference League game at home last season and drew two. Fan support helped them beat Hajduk (3-0), Hearts (4-0) and Dinamo Zagreb (5-1).
Prediction and betting tips for the Champions League qualifying match PAOK – Malmo on August 13, 2024
With each off-season, the depth and quality of PAOK’s squad improves. In particular, thanks to Razvan Lucescu, whose successful work attracts top players to the club. Malmo cannot keep up with the “double-headed eagles of the North.” They may win the Swedish championship, but the black-and-whites are doing much better on the international stage.
Tender: PAOK wins with a quota of 1.85.
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