Brann are flying. Four wins in their last five, a 4-0-1 roll that has the Norwegian side buzzing as they head into this second leg. They battered Rangers 3-0 in Bergen recently, a result that sent shockwaves through Scottish football and proved this is not some plucky minnow — this is a side with real teeth. The high-intensity Scandinavian style is working, with quick transitions through the wingers causing chaos. But here's the catch: that 3-0 win over Rangers came at home, and Brann's recent away form is less convincing. They will be without left-back Jonas Torsvik (ankle) and centre-back Nana Boakye (knee, out for the season) — that is a weakened defence at the worst possible time.

PAOK, meanwhile, are the wounded animal. Their recent form reads 2-0-3, which is patchy at best, but this is a Greek Super League heavyweight with European pedigree and a fortress of a home ground in Toumba Stadium. Alessio Lisi's attacking tactics are built to flood the penalty area with crosses, and at home that traditionally means a high corner count and relentless pressure. They drew the first leg 0-0 away — a result that leaves the tie finely poised but gives PAOK the edge: they know a clean sheet at home sends them through, and they have the quality to nick a goal. The Greek side will smell blood against a Brann defence missing two key men.