Anderlecht vs PAOK: Anderlecht to win
Anderlecht and PAOK both arrive with an xG of 3.0, but the Belgian side’s defensive edge and recent form tip the scales toward a home win.
Both clubs have been prolific in front of goal this season, each averaging three expected goals per match. The fixture pits Anderlecht’s solid 1.0 goals‑against record at home against PAOK’s more porous 2.0 away defensive numbers, setting up a classic attack‑vs‑defence showdown.
Robbo's Verdict
The model’s 41.3% win probability for Anderlecht, double the draw chance, reflects their defensive solidity and recent form advantage.
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With Anderlecht averaging 3.0 expected goals and PAOK averaging 3.0, the model gives a 89.6% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 10.4% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 6.0 (Anderlecht 3.0 + PAOK 3.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 93.0% chance against 7.0% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Anderlecht at 41.3%, the draw at 16.7%, and PAOK at 41.3% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 2-2 at 5.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Anderlecht
Anderlecht’s last five league results (D, W, W) include a 1‑1 draw away at Hammarby and a 3‑1 home win over the same opponents, followed by a 1‑0 away success against PAOK. The recent win‑laden run demonstrates a team capable of both scoring and keeping clean sheets, reinforcing the expectation of a home victory.
PAOK
PAOK have recorded two wins and a loss in their last five league games, highlighted by a 3‑2 away triumph over Dynamo Kyiv and a 2‑0 home win against the same side before falling 0‑1 at home to Anderlecht. The loss exposes defensive frailties that undermine their ability to contest a win here.
Head-to-Head
The most recent head‑to‑head on 6 August 2026 saw PAOK lose 0‑1 at home to Anderlecht, a result that aligns with the model’s home‑win bias.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | PAOK 0-1 Anderlecht | UEFA Europa League |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win Anderlecht vs PAOK?
Anderlecht to win. The model’s 41.3% win probability for Anderlecht, double the draw chance, reflects their defensive solidity and recent form advantage.
What does the model give Anderlecht vs PAOK?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives Anderlecht a 41.3% chance, the draw 16.7%, and PAOK 41.3% to win.
When is Anderlecht vs PAOK?
Anderlecht play PAOK on Thu 13 Aug · 19:30 BST in the Europa League at Lotto Park.
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See all Europa League fixtures →With both teams’ xG identical yet Anderlecht’s defence tighter at home, the model assigns a clear edge to the hosts, making a home win the most logical outcome.
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