- PAOK are on a two-game losing streak, with 0-1 and 3-2 losses to RSC Anderlecht in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026.
- Brann have won three and lost two of their last five, beating Apollon Limmassol FC 2-4 (AET) in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
- Both teams are in decent form overall (W4, D3, L3 for PAOK and W6, D1, L3 for Brann from their last 10 in all competitions) and look capable of scoring.
PAOK v Brann has all the makings of a tactical chess match
FC PAOK Thessaloniki will not be easy to beat in Thessaloniki, but SK Brann Bergen could still find a way to avoid defeat when these sides meet in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 at Toumba Stadium on Thursday.
PAOK are the slight favorites for this game at 1.6, with the draw at 4.0 and the visitors out at a tempting 5.8, although that price probably doesn't reflect how capable Rødtrøyene are of coming out on top. FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs SK Brann Bergen prediction is therefore shaping up to be a tricky call for punters.
The Greeks are coming off a 3-2 away defeat to Anderlecht in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 that extended their losing streak to two, while Brann won 2-4 (AET) away to Apollon Limmassol FC in their midweek fixture. We think there's enough value in the draw and BTTS Yes markets for a game that sees both teams on the scoreboard, and FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs SK Brann Bergen betting tips point to goals at both ends.
Expect goals as these teams are similar in style and strength
Alessio Lisci's men (appointed 1st July 2026) and Eirik Horneland's men (in charge since 2nd July 2026) look closely matched on paper, although the difference will come in the nuance of how they deploy their respective tactical blueprints in the game. This FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs SK Brann Bergen preview suggests a contest decided by fine margins.
Lisci's PAOK will be very patient in their build up play, with a 4-2-3-1 formation that looks to use the full backs aggressively and press selectively in order to win the ball in advantageous areas and counter quickly. Giannis Konstantelias has been a spark for the Dikefalos tou Vorra, scoring three of PAOK's eight goals in his last five appearances for the club.
Brann will play on the front foot and press high up the field, looking to win the ball back in the attacking half and release their forwards down the wings or through the center to attack quickly. Niklas Castro is their most reliable goalscorer with four in the last five and three in four UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 matches.
PAOK have won one of their three home games in recent times, while Brann have won their only trip away. We think the visitors are good enough to at least get a result in Greece, but PAOK will have the bite and home advantage to score too. Over 2.5 goals at 1.65 and BTTS Yes at 1.65 are the main selections, with a very tight 1-1 correct score prediction also making the cut, and FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs SK Brann Bergen prediction leans toward another shared points scenario.
PAOK and Brann drew 1-1 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage 2025/2026 and, although it was only one match, that result makes this an obvious choice of correct score with all the evidence available. FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs SK Brann Bergen prediction remains finely balanced.
