{"id":1434569,"date":"2026-02-24T10:44:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434569"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:44:53","slug":"match-preview-celta-vigo-vs-paok-26-02-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-celta-vigo-vs-paok-26-02-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Celta Vigo vs PAOK: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After back-to-back defeats to Celta Vigo<\/a> this season, PAOK travel to Spain seeking redemption against their opponents. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just a single point separating the teams in the standings and both sides jostling for Europa League<\/a> progression, this encounter at Estadio de Bala\u00eddos on 26 February promises high stakes and tactical intrigue. Kick-off is set for 20:00, and fans can expect a tightly fought battle between attack-minded PAOK and a Celta outfit that’s shown efficiency in recent head-to-head clashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on PAOK\u2019s strong attacking stats and Celta’s clinical edge in previous meetings, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re particularly confident in Celta Vigo to win again, given their recent dominance and PAOK’s defensive frailties in this matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Celta de Vigo to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCelta have won both previous meetings this season (3-1 and 2-1). Their sharper shot accuracy (42.2%) and better pass completion (85.5%) have given them a crucial edge in this fixture. PAOK\u2019s defensive record against Celta is poor, conceding five across those two games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giakoumakis Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/3 @ Betfred<\/a>
(23.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGiakoumakis leads PAOK with five goals and has scored in five separate matches, showing consistency even in losing efforts. He remains their most reliable attacking outlet and is likely to get chances against a Celta defence with just one clean sheet this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There wasn’t much to separate these two sides in the group stage, with Celta Vigo finishing just one place, and one point, above their Greek rivals. The first leg of this tie ended 2-1 to Celta Vigo and they will hope that edge is enough to propel them to the next round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Celta de Vigo<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PAOK<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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