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Anderlecht vs PAOK Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of Europa League 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 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie will decide who progresses closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Anderlecht vs PAOK stats ahead of kick-off.

The match comes in a finely balanced qualifying context, but with a clear narrative edge after the first leg. Anderlecht carry a narrow advantage from Thessaloniki and now return home to Lotto Park, where they will look to capitalise on their strong early-season European form. PAOK, meanwhile, travel knowing they must overturn that deficit to keep their Europa League campaign alive, which makes this fixture high-stakes for both clubs.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Anderlecht and PAOK in the UEFA Europa League qualifying phase is based on a very small but telling sample.

  • 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 their first-leg clash of this 3rd Qualifying Round. On 6 August 2026, at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, PAOK hosted Anderlecht in the opening act of this two-legged tie in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season.

That match finished PAOK 0–1 Anderlecht, with the Belgian side taking control of the tie thanks to a disciplined away performance. Anderlecht led 1–0 at half-time and successfully protected that advantage through the second period, leaving Greece with both the win and a valuable clean sheet in a difficult away environment.

With only this single competitive meeting on record, the rivalry’s historical context is still emerging. However, the early pattern is clear: Anderlecht have already shown they can win on PAOK’s home turf, while PAOK now face the challenge of responding away from Thessaloniki to extend this developing European head-to-head story.

Anderlecht vs PAOK Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Anderlecht vs PAOK stats provide a concise but useful snapshot of how the tie stands heading into the second leg.

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: 0 matches played here — Anderlecht won 0 (as home side), PAOK won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • 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:

  • 06 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, the picture from their UEFA Europa League 2026 campaign to date is positive. Across three matches in this competition, Anderlecht remain unbeaten with two wins and one draw, reflecting a solid blend of attacking output and defensive control. They have scored 5 goals and conceded only 2, suggesting a side capable of creating chances while generally managing games well, both at home and away.

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

Last 5 PAOK Matches Results and Stats

PAOK’s Europa League 2026 form shows a more volatile but still competitive profile. Over three matches in the competition, they have recorded two wins and one defeat, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. At home, PAOK have mixed a clean sheet and a win with a narrow 0–1 loss, while away from home they have been more open, both scoring and conceding multiple goals. This underlines PAOK’s capacity to threaten offensively but also hints at defensive vulnerabilities that Anderlecht may seek to exploit in Brussels.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one direct meeting on record, the historical Anderlecht vs PAOK stats are necessarily limited, but they still offer clear signals ahead of the second leg at Lotto Park. Anderlecht hold a 1–0 aggregate lead and the only win in the head-to-head, achieved away in Thessaloniki, which positions them strongly from both a scoreboard and psychological standpoint. Their Europa League season to date shows an unbeaten run, a positive goal difference, and consistent scoring, all of which reinforce their status as a resilient and efficient side in this qualifying phase.

PAOK, despite trailing in the tie and in the head-to-head record, have also demonstrated quality in this Europa League campaign, with two wins from three and an ability to score goals, particularly on their travels. Statistically, the matchup looks competitive over the broader season sample, but the key differentiator is Anderlecht’s away win in the first leg and their defensive record so far. Taken together, the historical results and current form suggest that Anderlecht enter the home leg with a measurable edge, while PAOK must lean on their attacking strengths to overturn the deficit and reshape this emerging European rivalry.

Anderlecht vs PAOK H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.

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