PAOK vs Wolfsberger AC Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 7, 2025 | Toumba Stadium | UEFA Europa League | 18:30 BST

As we enter August, we see the return of European football! This midweek fixture sees the third round of Europa League Qualifying, where Greek giants PAOK host Wolfsberger of Austria.

Key Betting Tip: First-Half Draw at 2.43 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

PAOK vs WAC Predicted Lineups

PAOK Predicted XI: Pavlenka; Taylor, Michailidis, Kędziora, Sastre; Meïté, Camara; Pelkas, Konstantelias, Živković; Chalov.

WAC Predicted XI: Polster; Wimmer, Diabate, Baumgartner; Renner, Schöpf, Sulzner, Matić; Zukić; Ballo, Pink.

PAOK vs WAC Current League Standings

PAOK enter this stage in Europa League qualifying following their fourth-placed finish in the Greek Super League last season. The club then had a mixed pre-season, but head into this important two-legged tie off the back of two wins.

Wolfsberger AC, meanwhile, have just kicked off their 2025/26 Austrian Bundesliga campaign, with a 2-0 loss to SCR Altach, who only picked up five wins last season.

PAOK vs WAC Head-to-Head Timeline

Due to these sides operating in different leagues across different countries, it comes as no surprise that these sides have never taken to the field together.

Recent PAOK vs WAC Matches Analysis

PAOK Last 5 Matches:

• PAOK 3-2 NEC (A) – Club Friendly
• PAOK 3-1 Apollon (H) – Club Friendly
• PAOK 3-3 GA Eagles (A) – Club Friendly
• PAOK 1-2 Ajax (A) – Club Friendly
• PAOK 1-0 AEK (H) – Greek Super League

The Greek side ended their domestic league on a high, and now also enter this European tie in good form.

WAC Last 5 Matches:

• WAC 0-2 SCR Altach (H) – Bundesliga
• WAC 3-1 Wallern (A) – OFB Cup
• WAC 1-0 Istra (H) – Club Friendly
• WAC 3-2 Beşiktaş (H) – Club Friendly
• WAC 3-3 Karpaty (H) – Club Friendly

Wolfsberger had really good preparation heading into their league campaign, including a big 3-2 win over Beşiktaş, but what happened in their league opener simply cannot happen again.

PAOK vs WAC Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best PAOK vs WAC Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: First-Half Draw @ 2.43 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a draw in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and form suggest confidence in a draw.

Key Players to Watch: PAOK vs WAC

Andrija Živković (PAOK): The midfielder was such an important cog in the Greek outfit’s midfield last season, as he scored eight goals, and assisted four, while playing 2 key passes per game.

Dominik Baumgartner (WAC): The Wolfsberger captain made six clearances and six tackles in his last game and dominated his right flank, winning nine of his 11aerial duels, proving why his leadership is so important.

PAOK vs WAC Match Facts

Referee: Morten Krogh (DEN). The Danish official has taken charge of 263 games in his career, and hands out 3.8 yellow cards per game, on average.

Stadium Information: Toumba Stadium is located in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece on the mainland, and can hold up to 28,703 spectators.