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Brann vs PAOK Prediction, Tips & Odds

Brann vs PAOK

UEFA Europa Conference LeaguePlayoff round
Brann
LDWWL
3 - 2
Brann Stadion, Bergen
Referee: J. Brooks
PAOK
DWLWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.54 (implied 64.8%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 67.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.49). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (67.3% vs 64.8%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Brann to win this matchup against PAOK, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Brann's recent form shows three wins in their last five matches, indicating a competitive edge as they head into this playoff round. Their ability to secure victories, particularly at home, is a crucial factor in this prediction. On the other hand, PAOK has struggled recently, with only two wins in their last five matches. Their current form reflects inconsistency, which could hinder their performance in this critical fixture. The need for PAOK to improve their away results will be essential if they wish to compete effectively against Brann. According to the model output, Brann has a higher win probability for this match. However, a potential caveat to consider is that PAOK could capitalize on any defensive lapses from Brann, which may lead to a more competitive match than anticipated. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, utilizing an in-house model that assesses fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Brann Win41%2.51
Draw23%3.41
PAOK Win36%2.59
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5460.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6957.2%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Brann 1-1 PAOK
6.1016.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Brann -0.5
2.4535%

Brann have been the stronger side, winning 39% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.10
16.5%
2-1
8.73
11.6%
1-2
8.80
11.6%
1-0
9.29
10.9%
0-1
9.34
10.9%
2-2
10.60
9.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Brann
-0.0
1.84
PAOK
+0.0
1.93
Brann
-0.3
2.20
PAOK
+0.3
2.32
Brann
-0.5
2.45
PAOK
+0.5
2.45
Brann
-1.5
5.00
PAOK
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Brann are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Brann vs PAOK
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.563.452.561.702.101.552.25
Marathonbet
2.483.402.621.652.171.512.35
Betfair
2.403.302.601.602.201.502.50
Pinnacle
2.503.462.671.662.23
SBO
2.503.062.361.762.02
William Hill
2.503.252.501.552.30
Bet365
2.303.602.601.732.081.622.20
1xBet
2.643.522.641.702.211.522.37
Unibet
2.653.452.501.741.941.582.16
Betano
2.573.452.701.722.181.552.35
Superbet
2.553.452.721.662.221.532.42
BetVictor
2.453.502.601.642.071.532.30

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
77.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
57.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBrann or Draw
64%1.45
12Brann or PAOK
77%1.28
X2Draw or PAOK
59%1.47

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Brann1 Draw0 PAOK
Nov 25
PAOK
1-1
Brann
UEFA Europa League

The head-to-head record between Brann and PAOK stands at 0 wins for Brann, 1 draw, and 0 wins for PAOK, based on their only encounter. This match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, suggests a tightly contested fixture, with neither team managing to secure a victory. The scoreline indicates a balanced matchup, and it remains to be seen how both teams will perform in future meetings, given their lack of historical wins against each other.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
BrannPAOK
1.87Goals p.g.1.67
1.58Goals conceded p.g.1.03
8%Clean sheets40%
39%Win rate43%
3.45Avg goals in match2.7
1.36xG per game1.62
-0.34xGA per game-0.04
55%Possession %57%
4.7Shots on target / game3.9
6.2Corners per game3.4
Brann
Recent Form

Brann have won 8 of their last 20 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 9. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Lillestrom 1-2 and beat PAOK 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 7D 16L from the last 38 games (39% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: BrannAll competitions
05 Sept
Brann
1-2
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Sandefjord
0-0
Brann
Eliteserien
27 Aug
Brann
3-2
PAOK
UEFA Europa Conference League
23 Aug
Fyllingen
0-4
Brann
NM Cupen
05 Aug
Brann
0-1
Apollon Limassol
UEFA Europa Conference League
02 Aug
Brann
3-2
Rosenborg
Eliteserien
15
Win
39%
7
Draw
18%
16
Lost
42%
PAOK
Recent Form

PAOK have won 4 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Atromitos 1-2 and lost to Brann 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 9D 8L from the last 30 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: PAOKAll competitions
02 Sept
PAOK
0-0
OFI
Cup
30 Aug
Atromitos
1-2
PAOK
Super League 1
27 Aug
Brann
3-2
PAOK
UEFA Europa Conference League
23 Aug
PAOK
4-0
Levadiakos
Super League 1
06 Aug
PAOK
0-1
Anderlecht
UEFA Europa League
30 Jul
PAOK
2-0
Dynamo Kyiv
UEFA Europa League
13
Win
43%
9
Draw
30%
8
Lost
27%

Lineups

Confirmed

Brann4-3-3Confirmed

17Joachim SoltvedtDEF
23Thore PedersenDEF
3Fredrik Pallesen KnudsenDEF
21Denzel De RoeveDEF
29Noah Jean HolmFWD
9Niklas CastroFWD
1Mathias DyngelandGK
10Kristall Máni IngasonMID
19Eggert Aron GuðmundssonMID
18Jacob Lungi SørensenMID
16Kristian EriksenMID
6Cheick Mbacke DiopDEF
20Vetle DragsnesDEF
11Bård FinneFWD
39Julian LægreidFWD
14Ulrik MathisenFWD
36Håkon Melås HellesøyGK
12Simen Vidtun NilsenGK
25Niklas Jensen WassbergMID
41Lars RemmemMID
43Brage Berg HaugenMID
7Kjartan Mar KjartanssonMID

PAOK4-2-3-1Confirmed

3Jonjoe KennyDEF
5Giannis MichailidisDEF
4Pantelis HatzidiakosDEF
27Cherif NdiayeFWD
47Shola ShoretireFWD
1Jiří PavlenkaGK
20Christos ZafeirisMID
13Dimitrios GiannoulisMID
7Baptiste SantamariaMID
52Dimitrios ChatsidisMID
23Tom LouchetMID
25Konstantinos ThymianisDEF
21Rahman BabaDEF
18Jonathan GómezDEF
6Aritz ElustondoDEF
97Dimitrios BataoulasDEF
32Greg TaylorDEF
56Anestis MythouFWD
41Dimitrios MonastirlisGK
99Antonis TsiftsisGK
10Dimitrios PelkasMID
11TaisonMID
22Taha Abdi AliMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Brann

No reported absences

PAOK

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.69 (57.2%)
Both Teams Score1.54 (60.6%)
Value Bets
Brann Win2.51 (40.8%)
PAOK Win2.59 (36.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.13 (42.8%)
BTTS No2.32 (39.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.41 (22.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Brooks has averaged 6.5 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Brann have averaged 6.2 corners per match at home; PAOK 3.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Brann have generated 1.36 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 39% of them. They put 4.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Brann player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.