Our PAOK Salonika vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
PAOK Salonika vs HNK Rijeka in the UEFA Europa League Qualifying is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday August 28, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This PAOK Salonika vs HNK Rijeka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
PAOK Salonika's Last Match – PAOK Salonika vs Larissa
PAOK Salonika will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Greece Super League 1 victory over Larissa on August 24. In that match, PAOK Salonika controlled 72% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PAOK Salonika | 72% | 14 (11) | 1.98 | 73 |
 Larissa | 28% | 6 (2) | 0.23 | 17 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin
HNK Rijeka must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Croatia HNL defeat against NK Varazdin on August 24. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 55% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 55% | 0 (2) | - | 35 |
 NK Varazdin | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 26 |
PAOK Salonika vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| PAOK Salonika | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.5 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
PAOK Salonika are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
PAOK Salonika 15-13
HNK Rijeka 9-11
Lineups
PAOK Salonika (4-2-3-1) : Jiri Pavlenka, Jonjoe Kenny, Tomasz Kedziora, Giannis Michailidis, Rahman Baba, Soualiho Meite, Magomed Ozdoev, Kiril Despodov, Giannis Konstantelias, Andrija Zivkovic, Fedor Chalov
HNK Rijeka (3-4-2-1) : Martin Zlomislic, Ante Majstorovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Mladen Devetak, Justas Lasickas, Dejan Petrovic, Tiago Dantas, Ante Orec, Luka Menalo, Niko Jankovic, Toni Fruk