The first leg in Greece ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for Anderlecht, thanks to a quick goal from Mihailo Cvetkovic in the first minute. This result gives the Belgians a comfortable advantage heading into the home leg. Anderlecht is in excellent form: they are unbeaten in four competitive matches (three wins, one draw) since the start of the season and have demonstrated confident play across the board. It's worth noting that both teams have scored in 10 of Anderlecht's last 11 matches, demonstrating a penchant for open football.
PAOK's position appears much more precarious. Despite being the favorites and dominating possession and shots in the first leg, the Greek club managed to lose at home. Alessio Liscia's side now face a challenging trip to Belgium, where Anderlecht are feeling confident. PAOK's problems on the road are obvious: the visitors have won just two of their last ten away matches and kept only one clean sheet in the last six months. To advance to the next round, the Greeks need to score at least two goals, which will force them to open up and leave space for the hosts' counterattacks.
