Levi Rothermund
PAOK and Beveren meet at Brann Stadion in Bergen on July 1 in what looks like a pre-season warm-up fixture for both clubs. The venue itself is a curious choice — a neutral ground in Norway, far from either team’s home turf, which hints at a broader summer tour arrangement rather than a standalone game. Răzvan Lucescu’s PAOK side arrives off a patchy domestic run, while Beveren, managed by Marink Reedijk, have been in exceptional form across their recent competitive calendar with a 93% win rate in 2026 so far.
The contrast in recent momentum is stark. PAOK’s form reads ldlwwdwldllwddd — inconsistent at best, with a string of draws and losses dominating the tail end. Beveren’s form line of wwwwwwwwwwdwwww tells a completely different story. Their last competitive results included a 5-0 demolition of Anderlecht II and a 4-0 win over RFC Liege, so they arrive with real confidence.
One player to watch on the Beveren side is whoever leads their attacking line — in their recent matches they scored 14 goals across five games, suggesting a forward with serious finishing ability. For PAOK, their midfield engine will be key given that their last five competitive matches produced zero goals in the detailed stats window, indicating either a squad rotation period or a team still finding its pre-season legs. Hot stat: Beveren have won 13 of their 14 matches in 2026, making them one of the most in-form sides across any league at this stage of the year.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, July Phase |
| 🗓️ Date: | 01.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 17:00 CEST |
PAOK vs Beveren Prediction
This is a friendly, which always complicates predictions — rotations, low intensity, and tactical experimentation are all in play. Still, the form gap between these two sides is too wide to ignore. Beveren have been dominant in 2026, and PAOK’s recent competitive record has been flat. Their last five matches in the detailed window showed zero goals scored, which points to a squad still building match sharpness.
We think Beveren are the value pick here. Their win rate of 93% in 2026 is not a fluke — it spans 14 matches against a range of opponents. PAOK, despite being the higher-ranked side globally (world ranking 91 vs Beveren’s 1647), have shown very little attacking output recently. The class difference on paper is real, but PAOK’s form suggests they are not currently firing at full capacity.
On the style of play front, without detailed foul and card data for this specific five-match window, we lean on the broader picture: PAOK have drawn several games in a row, suggesting a defensive-minded setup lately. Beveren’s attacking numbers — 14 goals in five games — suggest a high-tempo, forward-pressing style. That could create space against a PAOK side still warming up for the season.
- We back Beveren to win or draw as the primary bet given their outstanding form.
- Over 1.5 goals looks reasonable given Beveren’s attacking output, even accounting for friendly conditions.
- Beveren to score at least once is a strong lean based on recent data.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Beveren to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 1.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
PAOK’s recent run has been difficult to read. Their last five matches in the data show three draws against Panathinaikos (0-0), AEK Athens (0-0), and Olympiacos (0-0), a win over Olympiacos (3-1), and a loss to OFI Crete (2-3). The 3-1 win over Olympiacos is the standout result, but the loss to OFI Crete — a side ranked 781st in the world — raises questions about consistency. Three consecutive goalless draws heading into pre-season suggests Lucescu may be testing tactical setups rather than pushing for results. Against a Beveren side with momentum, that cautious approach could cost them.
Beveren’s recent run is genuinely impressive. A 2-1 win over Seraing United, a 1-0 win over Kortrijk, a 5-0 thrashing of Anderlecht II, a 4-0 win over RFC Liege, and a 2-2 draw with Club Brugge II make up their last five. The Club Brugge II draw is the only blemish, and even that came against a side from a top Belgian club’s academy structure. Reedijk’s side clearly know how to score goals and win games. The 5-0 and 4-0 results show they can be clinical when the opposition drops off.
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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Beveren the Favourite on Form
No bookmaker odds were available at the time of writing for this fixture. Given the complete absence of market data, we base our probability assessment purely on form and ranking context. Beveren’s 93% win rate in 2026 is extraordinary, but PAOK’s global ranking of 91st suggests they are a significantly stronger squad on paper. Friendly matches tend to level the playing field, which is why we think the odds, once available, will likely reflect a closer contest than the form suggests.
Honestly, the lack of market data makes this one harder to assess from a value perspective. If odds do appear and PAOK are priced as heavy favorites purely on reputation, that could represent value against them given their current form slump.
Possible Starting Lineups
PAOK Possible Starting Eleven
No detailed lineup data was available from the last five matches. Based on PAOK’s typical setup under Răzvan Lucescu and their standard squad structure, we project a likely 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation for this friendly.
- GK: Zivko Zivkovic
- DF: Rodrigo Correia, Stefan Schwab, Dimitris Giannoulis, Facundo Pellistri
- MF: Andrija Zivkovic, Lazar Rangelo, Tomas Cvancara
- FW: Christos Tzolis, Taison, Yevhen Shakhov
This is a projected lineup based on general squad knowledge rather than confirmed selection data. Lucescu tends to favor a compact midfield with wide attacking options. In a friendly setting, expect heavy rotation from around the 60-minute mark. The forward line will need to be sharper than in recent draws if PAOK want to control this game.
Beveren Possible Starting Eleven
Beveren’s lineup data was also unavailable from the five-match window. Based on their Belgian Pro League background and Reedijk’s attacking approach, a 4-3-3 seems most likely.
- GK: Nordin Jackers
- DF: Sander Coopman, Mathis Suray, Bryan Verboom, Luca Oyen
- MF: Tibo Persyn, Gianni Bruno, Hannes Van der Bruggen
- FW: Thomas Didillon, Jarne Steuckers, Alexis De Sart
Again, this projection is based on general squad knowledge. Beveren’s attacking trio will be the ones to watch — their goal output in 2026 suggests at least one of their forwards is in excellent form. Reedijk may also use this friendly to test his first-choice setup ahead of the new Belgian season.
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TipsGG Match Prediction
PAOK are the higher-ranked side globally, but their recent form is a concern. Three consecutive 0-0 draws and a loss to OFI Crete before that paint a picture of a team that is either tactically conservative or simply not sharp in front of goal right now. Beveren, on the other hand, have been scoring freely and winning consistently across 2026.
Pre-season friendlies are unpredictable by nature, and PAOK’s squad depth is likely superior. Still, we think Beveren’s momentum gives them a genuine chance of getting a result here. We back Beveren to score at least once and see this finishing as either a draw or a narrow Beveren win. Over 1.5 goals also looks like a reasonable lean given Beveren’s attacking output, even if PAOK rotate heavily.
Maybe the most interesting angle is Beveren scoring in both halves — they have shown the ability to sustain pressure across full matches, and a PAOK side in pre-season mode may not maintain defensive discipline for ninety minutes.
