Olympiacos and PAOK Set for High-Octane Greek Super League Showdown

Olympiacos FC vs PAOK Salonica - 05/11/2023

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As the sun sets this Sunday evening, the Greek Super League is primed for a sizzling encounter between second-placed Olympiacos FC and their fourth-placed rivals PAOK Salonica.

Separated by just a slim margin in the standings, this clash could have significant implications for the league race.

Olympiacos, just a point shy of leaders Panathinaikos, enters the fixture on the back of a commanding 2-0 win over OFI Creta, with Daniel Podence doubling up to send a clear message to their domestic rivals.

The victory, complemented by an impressive performance against West Ham in the Europa League, has undoubtedly boosted the team's morale for the upcoming derby.

PAOK, on the other hand, finds themselves in a challenging position following a 2-0 setback against AEK Athens, a result that snapped their commendable eight-match unbeaten streak.

The defeat poses questions about their readiness to face an in-form Olympiacos side.

The history books show Olympiacos's dominance in recent head-to-head encounters, with the team securing three wins and two draws against PAOK in their last 6 head-to-head encounters. Their meetings have often been goal-rich affairs, with both sides finding the net in four out of the last six matches.

This season's encounters tilt in favor of Olympiacos, who have already claimed two victories and one draw against PAOK. As the stats suggest, their formidable form, which boasts 11 wins, 3 draws, and only 2 losses across all competitions, makes them the favorites on paper.

PAOK's record is equally impressive, with 12 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, signifying that they are more than capable of holding their own. Yet, the recent slip-up against AEK could be indicative of vulnerabilities that Olympiacos might exploit.

One statistic that stands out is Olympiacos's goal-scoring spree, especially at home, where they've seen over 2.5 goals in five of their recent matches.

The goal-scoring charts are topped by Olympiacos's own Ayoub El Kaabi and Daniel Podence, each netting five goals in the league and proving pivotal to their team's attacking prowess.

As the stage is set for this pivotal Greek Super League match-up, all eyes will be on Olympiacos's ability to maintain their pursuit of the top spot and PAOK's resolve to bounce back and close the gap.

The prediction leans towards an Olympiacos win in a game that promises plenty of action and goals, continuing the trend of their competitive and entertaining duels.

Home team
Away team

Probability %

1X2

Pred

Correct score

Avg. goals

Weather conditions

Coef.

Score

Live
coef.

Gr1

Olympiacos FC PAOK Salonica 05/11/2023 18:30

433027

12-1

2 - 1

2.90

22°

1.73

1.73 3.50 5.00 no no no

FT

2 - 4(0 - 1)

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