Man Utd v PAOK Salonika

Man Utd vs PAOK Preview

Manchester United gained a useful point in their 1-1 draw at home with Chelsea in the Premier League over the weekend in an outcome which has been the most prevalent in the English top flight, while PAOK picked up a second win on the trot on the Greek domestic scene with a 2-1 victory away from home at Lamia in the Greek Super League 1.

Although recent results overall have been fairly disappointing where Manchester United have been concerned, the Red Devils have suffered only two defeats in their last 12 matches in all competitions, but the problem has been picking up only four wins within this period as well.

The draw has featured on a prominent basis during this 12-match sequence with no fewer than six stalemates having been played out where Manchester United have been involved, including each of their opening three games in the Europa League competition as well.

Points picked up in draws with the likes of FC Twente 1-1, Porto 3-3 and Fenerbahce 1-1 have at least ensured United have yet to taste defeat in this season's Europa League campaign, while the goals market appeals in this upcoming clash with PAOK.

Indeed, seven out of Manchester United's last 10 Europa League ties overall have resulted in both teams scoring.

PAOK will be quietly confident that they can upset Manchester United's plans of picking up their opening win in this season's Europa League when the Greek side make their way to Old Trafford on the back of two wins on the trot.

A domestic 3-0 cup win away from home at Egaleo followed by a Super League 2-1 win on the road at Lamia will give PAOK a welcome boost prior to this Matchday 4 fixture at Old Trafford and although the Greek side face a third away game on the trot, the visitors will not be fazed by this.

However, recent results suggest all three points for PAOK may be easier said than done as Rzvan Lucescu's side have managed to capture just three wins within their last nine games overall in all competitions whilst also being handed four defeats in the process.

Five of these previous nine games have also resulted in both teams scoring so the goals market appeals where PAOK have been concerned as well, and with both teams struggling for wins in all competitions of late, this looks the safest and best option available for this upcoming encounter at Old Trafford

Manchester United v PAOK Verdict

Manchester United and PAOK have never met before in any competition but despite both clubs struggling to achieve consistent results overall in recent times, both sides look set to score in this Matchday 4 clash. Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester Utd win & BTTS Yes @ 2.62

Correct Score: Manchester Utd 3-1 @ 10.00