TIPS - NK Rijeka VS PAOK FC

[(NK Rijeka) Strength]:
1. NK Rijeka, powerhouses in Croatia, have a strong pursuit of honors. After dropping down from the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, the team are eager to prove themselves in the UEFA Europa League, aiming to enhance their stature in European football and bring glory to both the club and their supporters.

[(NK Rijeka) Weakness]:
1. NK Rijeka defender Mile Skoric will miss this UEFA Europa League play-off clash due to injury.
2. NK Rijeka have achieved 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 4 matches, indicating a decline in their winning ability. In the last round of the Prva NL, they lost 0-2 at home to GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
3. NK Rijeka have suffered two consecutive home defeats recently, and the team's morale at home has been rather low recently.
4. NK Rijeka have scored only 9 goals and conceded 10 ones in their last 10 matches. The team's recent performance in both attack and defense has been unbalanced.
5. NK Rijeka won only 1 of their last 4 games in AH.

[(PAOK FC) Strength]:
1. PAOK FC, giants in the Greece Super League 1, boast a rich history and a massive fanbase, with high expectations for their European performance. With the new domestic season yet to begin, the club can fully focus on the UEFA Europa League, treating it as their top priority and aiming for a strong campaign.
2. PAOK FC have achieved 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 6 matches, with good form. In their last UEFA Europa League game, they drew 0-0 with Wolfsberger AC.
3. PAOK FC have remained unbeaten in their last two away friendly matches with one win and one draw, performing well away from home. In their last away friendly match, they defeated N.E.C. Nijmegen 3-2.
4. The two sides have met twice, with PAOK FC recording one win and one draw, having the upper hand.
5. The AH line is -0.25 for the away side, which is in favor of PAOK FC.

[(PAOK FC) Weakness]:
1. PAOK FC forwards Taison and Despodov will be unable to participate in this UEFA Europa League match due to injuries.
2. PAOK FC have conceded six goals in their last five matches, and the team's defensive performance has been rather poor recently.

[Tips]:
NK Rijeka have suffered two consecutive home defeats recently, and the team's morale at home has been rather low recently.

On the other hand, PAOK FC have achieved 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 6 matches, with good form.

The two sides have met twice, with PAOK FC recording one win and one draw, having the upper hand.

The AH line is -0.25 for the away side, which is in favor of PAOK FC.

With a more obvious psychological advantage, PAOK FC should earn our favor on away field in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off clash.

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