The UEFA Europa League group stage continues with a captivating clash as PAOK hosts Maccabi Tel-Aviv at the Toumba Stadium. This match pits a Greek team with a recent mixed record against an Israeli side in excellent form, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Match Details:
| Competition | Date | Kick-off (GMT) | Venue |
| UEFA Europa League | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6:45 PM | Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece |
Team Form and Analysis:
PAOK has had a mixed start to their domestic campaign. The hosts are coming off a goalless home draw with Panetolikos, a result that highlights their struggles to find the back of the net. However, they have shown their strength in European qualifiers, with a dominant 5-0 home victory over Rijeka in a previous round. They will be looking to their home advantage and the fierce atmosphere of the Toumba Stadium to secure a much-needed victory and start their group stage campaign on a positive note.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv, meanwhile, has been in excellent form, winning their last three domestic league matches. The visitors are coming off a 2-1 home victory over Hapoel Jerusalem, a result that highlights their potent attack. They will be looking to their recent form to cause an upset against their Greek opponents.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of Maccabi Tel-Aviv, who have won both of their previous meetings in 2004. However, with the matches taking place over two decades ago, the historical record will likely have little bearing on the outcome of this match.
Player to Watch:
- PAOK: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Giorgos Giakoumakis and Kiril Despodov, who will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in the Maccabi Tel-Aviv side.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv: The focus for Maccabi Tel-Aviv will be on their key attacking players, who will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in the PAOK side.
Prediction:
Given PAOK’s home advantage and their desire to win in front of their passionate fans, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Maccabi Tel-Aviv is in better recent form and will be looking to spring an upset. A narrow home victory for PAOK seems like a very plausible outcome, as they look to start their Europa League group stage campaign on a positive note.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the PAOK vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
- Canada: DAZN
- Global: Check local sports broadcasters and streaming services like Prime Video for live coverage.
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