PAOK dropped into the Conference League after suffering a 4-2 aggregate defeat against Anderlecht last time out, but they now have an ideal opportunity to bounce back from that setback.
The Greek side are not short of experience on the European stage, and visiting sides often find it difficult to come away from the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki with any points. In fact, PAOK were the only side in the Greek top flight last season to go unbeaten at home - they won 11 of their 13 matches in total.
Brann won’t be used to playing a side as strong as PAOK, and their form this season has been mixed. Brann currently sit sixth in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with the record of eight wins, one draw and eight losses. Their defensive record has been poor, with 27 goals conceded in that time, and PAOK will be able to take advantage of any defensive weaknesses.
