UEFA Europa League Gameweek 4
PAOK 4 - 0 FT BSC Young Boys
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Rayan Raveloson 37'
HT
↓ A. Virginius ↑J. Monteiro 46'
54' A. Bianco (A. R. Baba)
62' ↓ K. Despodov ↑A. Zivkovic
Saidy Janko 65'
65' ↓ A. Bianco ↑M. Ozdoev
↓ A. Sanches ↑D. Pech 65'
67' G. Giakoumakis (M. Ozdoev)
Jaouen Hadjam 70'
72' G. Konstantelias (A. Zivkovic)
↓ S. Cordova ↑C. Bedia 74'
↓ C. Fassnacht ↑E. Colley 74'
76' A. R. Baba (J. Kenny)
79' ↓ G. Giakoumakis ↑F. Chalov
79' ↓ G. Konstantelias ↑D. Pelkas
79' ↓ Taison ↑L. Ivanusec
↓ S. Janko ↑R. Andrews 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PAOK
Goalkeepers
Antonis Tsiftsis 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonjoe Kenny 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Alessandro Vogliacco 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
88
Passes
6
Duels
Giannis Michailidis
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
95
Passes
6
Duels
Baba Rahman 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
Alessandro Bianco 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Soualiho Meïté
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
51
Passes
16
Duels
Kiril Despodov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Giannis Konstantelias
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Taison
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Georgios Giakoumakis
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jiří Pavlenka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dimitrios Monastirlis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dejan Lovren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joan Sastre
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
Dimitris Pelkas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Magomed Ozdoev 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Dimitrios Tsopouroglou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fedor Chalov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Živković
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Luka Ivanušec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anestis Mythou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BSC Young Boys
Goalkeepers
Marvin Keller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Saidy Janko 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tanguy Zoukrou
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sandro Lauper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaouen Hadjam
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rayan Raveloson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armin Gigović 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Christian Fassnacht
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Alvyn Sanches
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
Entry
Alan Virginius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Sergio Córdova 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Heinz Lindner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dario Marzino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryan Andrews
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Thermoncy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rhodri Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Pech
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darian Males
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ebrima Colley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Tsimba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Bedia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Monteiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
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PAOK
BSC Young Boys
PAOK
BSC Young Boys
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Greek Tragedy for Young Boys at Toumba
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. An early sending-off doomed the Swiss visitors as PAOK ruthlessly capitalised to solidify their European playoff ambitions.
The Opening Act
The Intensity was palpable straight from the kickoff, but the entire complexion of this European tie was irreversibly altered in just the sixth minute. BSC Young Boys found themselves facing a nightmare scenario at Toumba Stadium when a VAR review upgraded an initial yellow card for Armin Gigović to a straight red. This early dismissal forced the Swiss visitors to scrap their tactical blueprint entirely and retreat into a deep defensive shell. From that exact moment, PAOK completely dominated possession, pinning their opponents on the edge of the penalty box. Despite launching an absolute barrage of early shots and orchestrating a one-sided territorial siege, the hosts initially struggled to find the decisive killer pass. Young Boys defended with desperate, frantic resolve, successfully keeping the scoreline blank as the halftime whistle blew to offer them a brief, temporary reprieve.
The Pivot
The delicate Balance of the match finally shattered in the 54th minute, rewarding the relentless Greek pressure. The Swiss defensive wall ultimately crumbled when A. Bianco found the back of the net, clinically finishing a perfectly weighted pass from A. R. Baba. This crucial breakthrough instantly drained the physical and mental reserves of the ten-man visitors. Sensing blood, the home manager turned to his bench to inject fresh legs and amplify the attacking onslaught. The tactical tweaks worked flawlessly. Substitutes M. Ozdoev and A. Zivkovic entered the fray and immediately provided crucial assists, pulling the exhausted Young Boys defence out of position. Their rapid impact exploited the massive gaps left by the shorthanded opposition, efficiently turning a tense, hard-fought stalemate into a comfortable, commanding home cruise.
Resolution
A devastating nine-minute goal flurry ultimately killed any lingering Stakes for the visitors. G. Giakoumakis doubled the advantage with a sharp finish, followed swiftly by a brilliant, defence-splitting strike from G. Konstantelias. To cap off a sensational individual performance, Baba transitioned seamlessly from creator to goalscorer, firing home the fourth and final goal following a slick setup by J. Kenny. The resulting 4-0 thrashing accurately reflects a severely lopsided shot count, with the Greek outfit racking up 23 attempts compared to a mere seven from the battered visitors. Our take is simple: this emphatic, ruthless victory keeps the hosts firmly entrenched in the hunt for European knockout football, while simultaneously leaving Young Boys anchored dangerously near the bottom of the league stage standings.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Armin Gigović impact the match?
It forced Young Boys to play with ten men for 84 minutes, allowing PAOK to dominate possession and eventually overwhelm their exhausted defence.
What made Giannis Konstantelias the Man of the Match?
He brilliantly orchestrated the Greek attack with three key passes and capped off a stellar playmaking performance by scoring PAOK's third goal.
How did substitute Giannis Konstantelias change the game?
Though starting the match rather than substituting, Konstantelias dictated the second-half attacking tempo, ultimately securing the result with relentless creativity and a clinical goal.
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.
A Greek Tragedy or Swiss Bliss?
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Sitting directly on the Europa League playoff bubble, both sides desperately need three points to keep their knockout dreams alive.
The Setup
PAOK sit 17th with 12 points, keeping themselves comfortably inside the top-24 playoff picture. BSC Young Boys, however, are stranded in 25th on 9 points—just below the cut-off line. A win at Toumba Stadium on November 06, 2025, vaults the visitors back into contention, driving a Stakes rating that is completely off the charts. The hosts arrive with a steady Form record of LWDDW, looking far more cohesive than a Swiss side struggling with an erratic LLWLL streak. Yet, a combined three goals per game average suggests defensive vulnerabilities remain on both ends. The Balance might tilt towards the Greeks at home, but desperation makes the visitors incredibly dangerous.
Key Battle
The midfield clash is where this tie will be won or lost. Andrija Živković is the creative heartbeat for the hosts, boasting an elite Stars rating this campaign. He will face fierce resistance from Sandro Lauper, who anchors the visiting engine room. If Lauper can disrupt the playmaker's rhythm, the Swiss outfit has a genuine fighting chance to silence the home crowd.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, cagey affair early on. The hosts will absorb the inevitable desperate pressure from the visitors before striking clinically on the counter. Our take sees the Greek side securing a narrow victory, pushing their opponents further away from the top-24 cut-off line.