Ludogorets vs PAOK Prediction & Betting Tips (11 December)

Ludogorets got off to a good start in this Europa League by winning at Malmö 1-2 before going on to lose 3 times in a row against Bétis 0-2, Young Boys 3-2 and finally Ferencvaros 3-1. Opposed to Celta Vigo on the last day, the Bulgarians won after a rather spectacular match 3-2 to return to contact with the top 24 even if they are only 25th due to their goal difference. In its championship, the Razgrad-based club Ludogorets remained on 2 consecutive victories before its matches scheduled against Dobruzha and Slavia Sofia in the coming days. On the other side of the median, PAOK Salonika is currently one of the teams virtually qualified for the play-offs since it occupies 17th place in the ranking with 8 points on the clock.

Quickly in difficulty in this competition after their opening draw against Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-0 and a defeat against Celta Vigo 3-1, the Greeks bounced back well by dominating Lille 3-4 and Young Boys 4-0 before sharing the points with Brann 1-1 on the last day. On their domestic stage, the players from the city of Thessaloniki are battling Olympiakos in the fight for the title. They will host Aris Salonika in the derby next weekend. 

For the Bulgarians, defenders Kurtulus (starter) and Terziev (long absent) as well as the excellent Swiss international Duah will not be present. The first two are injured and the 3rd was not included on the list of players authorized to play this phase of the league. Otherwise, the entire Ludogorets group should be on deck for this poster. Bulgarian international Chochev, who has 10 goals to his name in the league, plays relatively little in this competition. On the other hand, Serbian midfielder Stanic (3 goals, 4 assists in the league) is playing the interim role perfectly with 5 goals scored including a hat-trick against Celta Vigo on the last day.

On the Greek side, midfielder Mady Camara has returned to competition compared to the last day but not the rather formidable striker Konstantelias (7 goals including 2 in C3) who is still missing. Furthermore, the Replacement goalkeeper Gugeshashvili is not listed for compete in this Europa League just like the attackers Murg and Baldé. International Bulgarian Despodov (2 goals in the league) is available after missing Brann's reception. Giakoumakis (3 goals in the league, 2 goals in C3), the former Bordeaux player Soualiho Meïté and the rather formidable midfielder Ozdoev (7 goals in the league) should make the trip to Razgrad. 

• Summary: Ludogorets is going head to head with PAOK starting on 11 Dec 2025 at 17:45 UTC at Huvepharma Arena stadium, Razgrad city, Bulgaria. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League .
• Referee: Horatiu Fesnic
• Ludogorets Feedinco Rating: 6.71
• PAOK Feedinco Rating: 6.92