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Anderlecht vs PAOK Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Anderlecht host PAOK at Lotto Park in Anderlecht on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season. This fixture is part of the 3rd Qualifying Round and comes with clear knockout implications, as both clubs aim to secure a place in the main phase of European competition. In this context, Anderlecht vs PAOK stats around European pedigree, current form, and home advantage will be closely scrutinised.

The tie is finely balanced after the first leg in Thessaloniki, and the return in Belgium will decide who progresses from this 3rd Qualifying Round. With Lotto Park providing the backdrop and both sides already showing their attacking potential in the competition, the stakes are high: progression in Europe, coefficient points, and valuable early-season momentum. For bettors and analysts alike, Anderlecht vs PAOK stats offer a compact but meaningful sample to evaluate this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Anderlecht and PAOK in this tie is based on a very limited but highly relevant sample from the current UEFA Europa League campaign.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Anderlecht wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • PAOK wins: 0

Anderlecht vs PAOK Timeline & Historical Context

The Anderlecht vs PAOK timeline in European competition currently centres on a single, but significant, match in the UEFA Europa League 2026 3rd Qualifying Round. On 6 August 2026, PAOK hosted Anderlecht at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki in the first leg of this tie. The Belgian side claimed a 1-0 away victory, taking control of the matchup ahead of the return leg in Brussels.

That first-leg encounter in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round finished PAOK 0-1 Anderlecht, with the visitors leading 1-0 at half-time and successfully protecting that advantage through full time. The result not only gave Anderlecht an aggregate lead but also demonstrated their ability to manage an away European fixture in a demanding environment, an important marker in the early stages of the season.

With only this 2026 Europa League qualifier in the record, the historical context is narrow but clear: Anderlecht have already shown they can win on PAOK’s home ground in this tie, while PAOK now travel to Lotto Park needing to overturn a one-goal deficit. As a result, the Anderlecht vs PAOK timeline to date points to a matchup defined by tactical discipline and fine margins rather than a long-standing rivalry.

Anderlecht vs PAOK Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Anderlecht vs PAOK head-to-head record is drawn entirely from the current qualifying campaign, but it still provides useful indicators of balance of power and scoring trends.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Anderlecht 1 - 0 PAOK
  • Average Goals per Match: Anderlecht 1.00 vs PAOK 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Anderlecht's stadium: (no previous meetings at Lotto Park in the dataset)
  • At PAOK's stadium: 1 match played here — PAOK won 0 (as home side), Anderlecht won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Anderlecht vs PAOK Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Anderlecht vs PAOK last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 6 August 2026: PAOK 0-1 Anderlecht (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Anderlecht Matches Results and Stats

For Anderlecht, form in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season to date has been strong. Across three matches in the competition, they are unbeaten with two wins and one draw, and they have shown a balanced profile between attack and defence. Anderlecht have scored a total of 5 goals and conceded 2, with their attacking numbers slightly stronger at home and a solid defensive record away, underlining a well-structured approach heading into this decisive qualifier.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)

Last 5 PAOK Matches Results and Stats

PAOK’s UEFA Europa League 2026 campaign has been more volatile but still positive overall. In three matches, they have recorded two wins and one defeat, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. Their attack has been particularly productive away from home, averaging more goals on their travels, while at home they have mixed a clean sheet with a defeat, suggesting some inconsistency. Coming into the second leg, PAOK carry clear scoring potential but must tighten defensively after the 0-1 loss in Thessaloniki.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this 3rd Qualifying Round second leg is compact but telling. Anderlecht hold a perfect head-to-head record from the only meeting so far, a 1-0 away win at Toumba Stadium, and have yet to lose in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, combining efficiency in front of goal with a relatively tight defence. PAOK, meanwhile, arrive with a solid overall European record this season and a proven attacking threat, particularly away, but must respond to both the aggregate deficit and the psychological edge Anderlecht gained in Thessaloniki. Taken together, the Anderlecht vs PAOK stats and limited head-to-head history point to a finely poised contest in which Anderlecht’s current advantage and unbeaten form are balanced by PAOK’s need to attack and their capacity to score on the road.

Anderlecht vs PAOK H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.

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