Our HNK Rijeka vs PAOK Salonika Prediction: 0-1
HNK Rijeka vs PAOK Salonika in the UEFA Europa League Qualifying is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday August 21, 2025. Our forecast favors a 0-1 away victory for PAOK Salonika, with a single goal likely to decide this tense encounter against HNK Rijeka.
This HNK Rijeka vs PAOK Salonika prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb
HNK Rijeka will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Croatia HNL loss to Dinamo Zagreb on August 16. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 54% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Rijeka | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 70 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 49 |
PAOK Salonika's Last Match – Wolfsberger AC vs PAOK Salonika
PAOK Salonika will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 UEFA Europa League Qualifying success over Wolfsberger AC on August 14. In that match, PAOK Salonika controlled 56% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wolfsberger AC | 44% | 0 (3) | 1.26 | 46 |
PAOK Salonika | 56% | 0 (2) | 0.71 | 66 |
HNK Rijeka vs PAOK Salonika Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | PAOK Salonika | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.2 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while PAOK Salonika average 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka 9-12
PAOK Salonika 17-16
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Rijeka to win: @3
Draw: @3.2
PAOK Salonika to win: @2.25