Prediction for match PAOK — Real Betis, 22.01.2026

Match Analysis: PAOK vs Real Betis

On January 22, 2026, PAOK will face Real Betis in the Europa League. According to 1X2 odds, Real Betis is the favorite with odds of 2.46, while PAOK is at 2.99, and a draw is at 3.66. In terms of probability percentages, PAOK has a 32.98% chance of winning, a draw is at 26.94%, and Real Betis has a 40.08% chance of success. Thus, the bookmakers give the edge to the Spanish team, but PAOK also has a significant chance of achieving a positive result.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, PAOK has an average possession of 60.6%, receives on average 1 yellow card, commits 10.6 fouls, and is caught offside 1.2 times per game. Real Betis has an average possession of 49.2%, receives 1.6 yellow cards, commits 12 fouls, and is caught offside 1.6 times. In their last three matches, PAOK recorded: January 18 - PAOK vs OFI 3-0, January 10 - Panetolikos vs PAOK 0-3, December 21 - PAOK vs Panathinaikos 2-0. For Real Betis: January 17 - Real Betis vs Villarreal 2-0, January 14 - Real Betis vs Elche 2-1, January 10 - Real Oviedo vs Real Betis 1-1. Both teams have shown confident play and scoring ability in these encounters.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, PAOK has an average total of 3.2 goals, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1 goal per game. Real Betis has an even higher average total of 3.4 goals, with 2 scored and 1.4 conceded. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring games. For PAOK, the first half had over 1.5 goals 3 times out of 5, while the second half only once. Real Betis had over 1.5 goals in the second half in all 5 matches, but none in the first half. PAOK most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (40%), and concedes evenly between the 31st-45th and 46th-60th minutes (33% each). Real Betis most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (43%) and concedes in the 76th-90th minute (50%). Considering these stats, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.81 seems justified: both teams regularly play in high-scoring matches, and Real Betis is particularly prolific in the second half.

Corner Totals Analysis

PAOK averages 6.8 corners over five matches, while Real Betis averages 4. PAOK has seen over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches, while Real Betis has seen this in 2 out of 5. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.96, and the same for under 9.5 is 1.96. PAOK is the favorite for corners with odds of 2.04. Given PAOK's average corner activity and Real Betis's moderate figures, a total around 9-10 corners is logical, with PAOK having the edge in corner count. Overall, the match promises to be action-packed both in terms of corner kicks and goal-scoring opportunities.