Panathinaikos vs PAOK Prediction and Betting Tips

Panathinaikos vs PAOK Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th January 2025

Modified Jan 03, 2025 14:50 GMT

Panathinaikos FC Vs PAOK FC - Greek Super League, Play Offs - Source: Getty — The Greek giants meet for an epic contest (PC: Getty Images)

This match sees second versus third in the Super League Greece as PAOK visit the Athens Olympic Stadium on Sunday to take on Panathinaikos. The sides are separated by just a point and meet at a crucial juncture in the 2024-25 title race.

Having won the league title for the first time since 2018, PAOK are looking to retain it, a feat they've never managed before. But it's been good for the side so far, sitting in second place with 10 wins and 33 points in the bag, just one fewer than leaders Olympiacos.

The White-Blacks haven't lost in their last five top-flight games, winning their most recent three too, as they are looking sharp right now and giving Olympiacos a tough run for their money.

But then, Panathinaikos aren't far behind either. They have 32 points, and a win this weekend would see them leapfrog PAOK into second, or perhaps even first, should Olympiacos stumble in their game.

The Shamrock haven't won the Greek first division since the 2009-10 season, a drought they will be looking to end this year as they aim to bring the cup back to the green half of Athens.

Rui Vitória's side have the momentum in their favor too, as they haven't lost a game since matchday six, when AEK Athens beat them 2-0 on the road. It was just their second loss of the top-flight campaign.

Panathinaikos vs PAOK Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

There have been 167 clashes between the sides in history, with Panathinaikos winning 74 times over PAOK and losing on 55 occasions.
The last four games between the sides have seen two draws and two wins for PAOK.
Panathinaikos last beat PAOK in the league phase in October 2022.
The sides drew their first encounter of the season 0-0 back in September, and haven't played two consecutive draws in the league phase (excluding play-offs) of the same campaign since 1977.

Panathinaikos vs PAOK Prediction

It's a clash of two sides that are having a good season in the Greek top flight. With the finish line of the title race edging closer, we expect a mouthwatering contest with plenty of goalmouth action. PAOK should come out on top at the end of it, albeit narrowly.

Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-2 PAOK