UEFA Europa League Gameweek 6
Ludogorets 3 - 3 FT PAOK
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
33' P. Stanic
K. Despodov (L. Ivanusec) 39'
HT
47' Olivier Verdon
A. Vogliacco (K. Despodov) 48'
53' Yves Erick Bile
↓ L. Ivanusec ↑G. Konstantelias 61'
66' ↓ E. Bile ↑I. Chochev
↓ Taison ↑A. Zivkovic 68'
↓ M. Ozdoev ↑M. Camara 68'
↓ F. Chalov ↑A. Mythou 68'
Mady Camara 69'
70' O. Verdon (D. Almeida)
72' ↓ F. Kaloc ↑I. Yordanov
72' ↓ Caio Vidal ↑Erick Marcus
77' I. Chochev (P. Stanic)
81' Ivajlo Chochev
↓ S. Meite ↑A. Bianco 85'
A. Mythou (G. Konstantelias) 90'
90' ↓ B. Tekpetey ↑M. Machado
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ludogorets
Goalkeepers
Hendrik Bonmann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Son 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Olivier Verdon 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Dinis Almeida 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Anton Nedyalkov 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Bernard Tekpetey 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Filip Kaloč
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Deroy Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Vidal 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Eric Bille
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Petar Stanić
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Sergio Padt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Damyan Hristov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Simeon Shishkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idan Nachmias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivaylo Chochev 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Metodiy Stefanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgi Penev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Yordanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Marcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
PAOK
Goalkeepers
Jiří Pavlenka 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jonjoe Kenny
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Tomasz Kędziora 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Alessandro Vogliacco
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Baba Rahman
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Magomed Ozdoev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Soualiho Meïté
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Kiril Despodov
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luka Ivanušec
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Taison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Fedor Chalov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Dimitrios Monastirlis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonis Tsiftsis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Konstantinos Thymianis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Greg Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mady Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bianco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Tsopouroglou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giannis Konstantelias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Živković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Berdos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anestis Mythou 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ludogorets
PAOK
Ludogorets
PAOK
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Six-Goal European Rollercoaster at Huvepharma Arena
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. An unrelenting 3-3 draw defined by six momentum swings, showcasing the sheer desperation of the Europa League playoff scramble.
Opening Act: The Flurry Begins
Huvepharma Arena witnessed an immediate clash of tactical styles. PAOK controlled possession (57%) with a methodical buildup, but Ludogorets packed a heavy counter-punch. The Balance of the tie shattered in a breathless 15-minute spell. P. Stanic drew first blood at the 33-minute mark, instantly shifting the momentum of the match. The Greeks refused to blink. Just six minutes later, L. Ivanusec unlocked the defence with a visionary pass to feed K. Despodov, emphatically levelling the scoreline. This was never going to be a cautious feeling-out process. The Intensity spiked early as both sides chased crucial points to solidify their precarious positions in the European playoff spots.
The Pivot: Swapping the Lead
Coming out of the dressing room, the visitors struck a devastating early blow. A. Vogliacco found the back of the net in the 48th minute, capping off a brilliant creative sequence engineered by Despodov. Trailing at home, the Bulgarian side turned to their bench for salvation. The hosts leaned heavily on set-pieces and quick transitions, eventually finding their breakthrough at minute 70 when O. Verdon smashed home an excellent assist from D. Almeida. The scoreboard flashed 2-2, but the Stakes demanded a definitive winner. Enter substitute I. Chochev. Barely 11 minutes after stepping onto the pitch, the veteran tucked away a pinpoint delivery from Stanic to restore the home team's fragile advantage.
Resolution: A Late Twist in the Tale
With a barrage of 31 combined shots turning the pitch into a frantic shooting gallery, a quiet finish was simply impossible. Down 3-2 and staring at a damaging away defeat, PAOK threw absolute caution to the wind. Their sheer persistence finally paid dividends in the dying seconds. In the 90th minute, super-sub A. Mythou latched onto a desperate, searching ball from G. Konstantelias to snatch a dramatic equaliser. A staggering 3.40 xG output from the Greek side proved they thoroughly earned their share of the spoils. This 3-3 epic leaves both clubs hovering dangerously in the thick of the Europa League playoff picture, knowing their defensive fragilities must be addressed.
Key Questions
What made Kiril Despodov the Man of the Match?
A devastating goal and an assist. His creative edge tore open the defence and powered the Greek side's relentless attacking tempo.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A staggering 31 combined shots and six lead changes. Neither defence could handle the frantic pace or the impact of inspired second-half substitutes.
Did Ludogorets deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually PAOK who snatched the 90th-minute equaliser through Mythou. Given their 3.40 xG and 16 shots, the Greeks fully earned the late point.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Playoff Survival on the Line in Bulgaria
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. With both sides teetering on the edge of the Europa League playoff spots, this clash is a true six-pointer for continental survival.
The Setup
Ludogorets host PAOK at the Huvepharma Arena in a match defined by high offensive output and defensive vulnerabilities. The hosts sit 22nd with 10 points, just inside the top-24 playoff cutoff, while the Greek side are slightly safer in 17th with 12 points. A strong Form metric suggests fireworks; these two teams average over four goals combined per game, but neither side can defend effectively right now. The Stakes are massive for both clubs' knockout aspirations. A modest Balance rating points to the chaotic, unstructured nature of both tactical setups, setting the stage for an open affair.
Key Battle
Petar Stanić versus Andrija Živković. Stanić has been the shining light for the hosts, driving their attacking play and providing a lethal finishing touch. He needs to outshine Živković, who orchestrates the chaos in the final third for PAOK. With a high Stars rating driving this matchup, individual brilliance will likely mask the structural defensive flaws on both sides.
Our Prediction
PAOK to edge a high-scoring thriller. Both defenses are incredibly porous and prone to errors, but the visitors' superior attacking depth will help them outscore their Bulgarian hosts in a frenetic 3-2 away win.