Celta Vigo are high on confidence after a 2â0 league win over Mallorca and a solid 1.80 PPG across recent matches. As Os Celestes have turned their “Balaidos” into a real fortress, we predict that they will defeat PAOK 2-1 in the Europa League playoffs, return leg. Celta’ home form looks strong, averaging 2.25 PPG and scoring 2.00 goals per home game, backed by an xG of 1.55. Defensively, the Galicians allow only 0.75 goals per home match, giving them stability as they protect a one-goal advantage. The return of key forward Borja Iglesias boosts their attacking threat significantly. Pablo Duran is expected to miss out with injury, but fellow forward Borja Iglesias returns to the starting XI.PAOK also hold a respectable 1.80 PPG recently, with a strong defensive record: 60% clean sheets overall and only 0.80 goals conceded per match. Their away form, however, dips to 1.25 PPG, and scoring just 1.00 goal per away game may be an issue when chasing the tie. The returns of Giannis Konstantelias and Georgios Giakoumakis improve attacking options, but the suspension of star man Andrija Zivkovic is a major blow.
