Anderlecht vs PAOK Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

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 clash comes in the 3rd Qualifying Round, with a place in the main Europa League phase the long-term prize. In front of their own supporters, Anderlecht will look to overturn or build on the existing balance of this tie, making every detail of the Anderlecht vs PAOK stats highly relevant for assessing the outlook.

The fixture is part of a two-legged 3rd Qualifying Round contest, and the stakes are straightforward: progression to the next stage of European competition. With both clubs already having navigated early qualifiers and shown attacking potential, this match at Lotto Park should be tactically tight and emotionally charged. Understanding the Anderlecht vs PAOK stats and how the first leg unfolded is key to framing expectations for this decisive meeting.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Anderlecht and PAOK have met once in UEFA Europa League qualifying ahead of this second-leg encounter.

• 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 is currently short but already significant. The only recorded meeting between the sides so far came on 6 August 2026 at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. On that occasion, PAOK were the home team and Anderlecht the visitors, in what served as the first leg of this qualifying tie.

In that match on 6 August 2026, PAOK 0–1 Anderlecht was the final score, with the half-time score also 0–1 in favour of the Belgian side. Anderlecht’s ability to keep a clean sheet away from home in a challenging Greek environment has shaped the narrative heading into the return leg. From a competitive standpoint, the early advantage in this Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round tie belongs to Anderlecht, but the margin remains narrow enough to keep the contest finely poised.

With only this single fixture on record, the rivalry’s historical depth is limited, but the existing meeting already underlines key themes: Anderlecht have shown they can manage an away European assignment effectively, while PAOK now travel to Lotto Park needing a response. As the Anderlecht vs PAOK timeline develops, this second leg will either confirm Anderlecht’s early dominance in the head-to-head or mark the start of a swift PAOK fightback in continental competition.

Anderlecht vs PAOK Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is built entirely on the first-leg encounter in Thessaloniki, but it still offers a clear statistical snapshot of the matchup so far.

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 Europa League 2026 campaign to date points to a side in solid shape. Their form line of DWW in this competition reflects two wins and one draw across three fixtures, with no defeats recorded so far. Anderlecht have played one match at home and two away, winning both once and drawing once overall. Offensively, they have scored 5 goals in 3 matches, while conceding only 2, underlining a balanced profile with a slight attacking edge and generally controlled defending.

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

Last 5 PAOK Matches Results and Stats

PAOK’s Europa League 2026 form reads WWL, also across three fixtures. They have two wins and one defeat, with no draws. At home, PAOK have played two matches with one win and one loss, while away they have one win from one game. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 3 in this European run, suggesting a slightly more open style, with higher goal involvement at both ends. The attack has been productive, but the defeat to Anderlecht at Toumba Stadium highlights that defensive lapses can be costly at this level.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, the sample size in this head-to-head is minimal, but the existing numbers lean marginally towards Anderlecht. They lead the series 1–0 in wins and 1–0 on aggregate goals, having already proven they can win in Thessaloniki. At the same time, PAOK’s broader Europa League form of two wins and one defeat, combined with 5 goals scored, shows they carry enough attacking threat to challenge strongly in the return leg. Anderlecht’s unbeaten Europa League record this season, supported by a positive goal difference and a clean sheet in the first meeting, provides a slight statistical edge, but the narrow scoreline ensures that the tie remains open. The second leg at Lotto Park should therefore be shaped by Anderlecht’s defensive resilience against a PAOK side that has generally found ways to score, with qualification likely decided by fine margins rather than any entrenched historical dominance.

Anderlecht vs PAOK H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.