Real Sociedad vs PAOK Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Txuri-urdin to clash with PAOK Salonika in a crucial UEL game.

Real Sociedad are set to host PAOK Salonika in the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 fixture on January 31. Both teams have similar points but PAOK Salonika are a spot up due to goal difference. Real Sociedad and the visitors both will be in need of a crucial win as it is the last league phase matchday in UEL.

Real Sociedad will be low on confidence as they faced a defeat in both their LaLiga and UEL matches. This is an important match for them as they eye a spot in the next stage of the European competition. The LaLiga side will be on a slight advantage as they will be playing in front of their home crowd.

PAOK Salonika have also won three games in the UEL till now, the same as their upcoming opponents Real Sociedad. The visitors will also be keen on securing three points which will surely help them in getting to the next stage of the tournament. PAOK will also be confident as they won their last encounter against Slavia Praha in the Europa League.

Kick Off:

Friday, January 31, 1:30 AM IST

Location: Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain

Form:

Real Sociedad: W-W-L-L-L

PAOK Salonika: D-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)

The Spanish forward Ander Barrenetxea scored the only goal for his side in their loss against Lazio. It was his third goal in the competition this season. He has also provided a couple of assists for his teammates.

Ander Barrenetxea will be looking to break through and stand tall in Real Sociedad’s next game which will be at home.

Kiril Despodov (PAOK Salonika)

With a total of five goal contributions in seven Europa League games for his side, Kiril Despodov can come out on top for his side. The Bulgaria national football team winger can once again help his side by being one of the important players in attack. Kiril Despodov can lead the attack from the right and can also help his side by assisting the forward in the middle.

Match Facts

• This will be the first time that Real Sociedad will take on PAOK Salonika in any competition.
• Real Sociedad are looking to win three consecutive home matches in major European competition for the first time since a run of nine between 1988 and 2003.
• PAOK Salonika are looking to win consecutive away UEL games in the same season for the first time since the 2011-12 edition.

Real Sociedad vs PAOK Salonika: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @3/1 sky bet
• Goals over 3.5 @21/10 betfair
• Arkaitz Mariezkurrena to score @41/10 vbet

Injury and Team News

Hamari Traore will not be in action for Real Sociedad due to injury. Five players for the side are at the risk of suspension as they already have four yellow cards each to their name.

There are a total of three players who are out due to injuries namely Andrija Zivjovic, Dejan Lovren and Omar Colley. A couple of players are yet to receive a confirmation.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time that both sides will take on one another.

Predicted Line-Up

Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1)

Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Munoz; Zubimendi; Kubo, Turrientes, Olasagasti, Gomez; Barrenetxea

PAOK Salonika (4-2-3-1)

Kotarski (GK); Castro, Kedziora, Michailidis, Rahman; Ozdoyev, Schwab; Despodov, Konstantelias, Taison; Chalov

Match Prediction

The Real Sociedad vs PAOK Salonika is going to end in a draw. Both sides have displayed modest performances. They will be desperate for a win but both sides will come up with equal performances which should end their clash in a draw.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 2-2 PAOK Salonika

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK –TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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