Who will win Aberdeen vs PAOK? Our writers make their predictions for Europa Conference League showdown

Hearts were taught a harsh lesson when they faced PAOK but Aberdeen will be aiming to avoid a Greek tragedy when they host the men from Thessaloniki at Pittodrie.

Barry Robson's Dons have just one point from Europa Conference League Group G, earned at home against HJK Helsinki in the last round and desperately need a victory as they reach the halfway stage of the section and look to secure European football beyond Christmas.

Aberdeen's Scottish Premiership fixture against Dundee fell victim to Storm Babet at the weekend so will be rusty having not played since they played out a scoreless draw at home to St Johnstone on October 8 - but hopefully it's the Greeks who are caught cold in the north east. Can the Dons do it and help land a boost for Scotland's coefficient? We asked some of the Record Sport team to give their big predictions.

Aberdeen have done alright so far but PAOK are dangerous. The Dons need to stay in the game as long as possible to have any chance but the Greeks might have too much.

Aberdeen 0 PAOK 2

The Dons are struggling to get this campaign off the ground. A home win over the Greeks would
certainly fire Aberdeen into contention but it seems like it will be too much of an ask. Another home draw is on the cards.

Aberdeen 1 PAOK 1

Aberdeen were held at home in their opening group match and it may be the same again with their opponents already having shown their ability in Scotland. The Dons can fight for a point.

Aberdeen 1 PAOK 1

Barry Robson’s side can be proud of their performances so far, having pushed Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany before matching Helsinki at home. But the Greek opponents have already shown they can handle Scottish opposition after wiping the floor with Hearts. It