The UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round serves up an exciting clash as Greek giants PAOK host Austrian side Wolfsberger AC at the Stadio Toumbas. Both teams are vying for a place in the play-off round, with the winner moving one step closer to the prestigious Europa League group stage. This marks the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs, adding an element of unpredictability to the tie as both teams vie for a crucial advantage in the first leg.
PAOK, with their home advantage and a squad built for success in Europe, will be looking to secure a decisive win. The Greek side has shown strong form recently, particularly in front of their passionate home supporters. Wolfsberger AC, meanwhile, arrives with a mixed run of form but a determination to get a crucial away goal. This clash promises to be a strategic battle with a high level of intensity, as both clubs have a clear path to the play-off round in their sights.
Match Details
- Competition: UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round (First Leg)
- Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
- Stadium: Stadio Toumbas
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CEST
- Referee: N/A
Head-to-Head & Form Guide
There is no known competitive head-to-head record between PAOK and Wolfsberger AC. As this is their first-ever official meeting, recent form and tactical preparation will be the most important factors heading into this match.
PAOK:
PAOK enters this crucial qualifier on the back of an impressive run, with three wins in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a thrilling 3-2 victory against NEC Nijmegen in a friendly, showcasing their high-octane attacking style. The team has been particularly impressive in front of goal, with key contributions from their forwards. However, their defense has shown some vulnerability, having conceded in all but one of their last five matches, which Wolfsberger AC will look to exploit. PAOK’s home ground will be a key factor, with the team looking to leverage their strong domestic form.
- August 3, 2025: PAOK 2–1 Norrköping (Greek Super League)
- July 31, 2025: PAOK 6–0 Paide (Europa League Qualifying)
- July 27, 2025: PAOK 1–6 Djurgårdens IF (Greek Super League)
- July 24, 2025: Anderlecht 1–0 PAOK (Europa League Qualifying)
Wolfsberger AC:
Wolfsberger AC comes into this match with a solid, but not flawless, run of form. They are buoyed by a dominant 4-1 away victory against Sarpsborg in the Norwegian Eliteserien. They dropped into the Europa League after a tough Champions League qualifying round against RB Salzburg. Their attack is potent, scoring nine goals in their last five matches, more than double PAOK’s tally in that span. However, they have conceded in all but one of their last five matches, hinting at defensive vulnerabilities that PAOK could exploit.
- August 2, 2025: Wolfsberger AC 0–2 SCR Altach (Austrian Bundesliga)
- July 25, 2025: St Marienkirchen/Wallern 1–3 Wolfsberger AC (Austrian Cup)
- July 19, 2025: NK Istra 1961 0–1 Wolfsberger AC (Club Friendly)
- July 16, 2025: Wolfsberger AC 3–2 Beşiktaş (Club Friendly)
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
This match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring, end-to-end contest. Both teams possess strong attacking players but have shown defensive weaknesses. PAOK will likely employ a high-tempo, attacking style to utilize their home advantage. Key players to watch for PAOK include forwards Andrija Živković and Giannis Konstantelias, who are a constant threat to any defense. Wolfsberger AC will look to use their own potent offense, with Markus Pink leading the line, and midfielder Thierno Ballo providing creativity from the midfield. The battle in the midfield will be crucial, and whichever team can assert control and exploit the defensive gaps will likely come out on top.
How to Watch PAOK vs. Wolfsberger AC on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| Greece | N/A |
| Austria | ORF |
| United States | beIN SPORTS, Fox Sports |
| United Kingdom | N/A |
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS and Fox Sports. For other regions, broadcasting information is not yet confirmed. It is also common for some clubs to provide live streams on their official websites or YouTube channels for European qualifiers, so it is worth checking those sources.
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