Hearts vs PAOK Thessaloniki Predictions

• PAOK have drawn 0-0 in their opening game in the last two rounds
• Hearts have won their last two matches, scoring seven times
• The hosts have lost just once across their first five games this season

Will PAOK park the bus?

After winning their last two games 3-0, you’d expect PAOK to head to Scotland aiming for a comprehensive first leg win in a tie they are heavy favourites for. However, the visitors have approached their first legs in the previous rounds far more conservatively and that could be the case once again.

PAOK have drawn 0-0 in their first game in each of the last two rounds, first at home to Beitar Jerusalem and then against Hajduk Split. They comprehensively won the second meeting on both occasions and with home advantage in next week’s return meeting they could look to frustrate the hosts once again.

Hearts can break through

PAOK may rely on their backline in this one, but Hearts come into the clash having scored seven times across their last two home games. They won 4-0 in the League Cup at the weekend, having put out Rosenborg with a 3-1 victory at Tynecastle a week ago.

The hosts have lost just once in their first five games, drawing with a Kilmarnock side who have started well alongside picking up three wins. The Jambos should be full of confidence after their last two results and their scoring touch this term suggests they can break through if the visitors sit back. Given PAOK’s results so far, Hearts look worth backing on the Draw No Bet market.