- Both teams have played 29 games in the Super League Championship Group 2026 and sit level on 61 points, with PAOK second on goal difference.
- Olympiakos’ home form in the Super League is W9, D3, L2 and they concede on average 0.43 goals per game at home.
Mendilibar’s men make the most of the ball
Olympiakos Piraeus have been playing some of the best soccer in the Super League since Jose Luis Mendilibar took over as manager in February 2024. He has instilled a vertical, aggressive and high-pressing style in the team that has made them a dangerous and exciting side when they get the ball in the wide areas and up front.
Ayoub El Kaabi is the team’s current Championship Group leading scorer with 1 goal in 3 appearances while Gelson Martins has netted 2 in his last five games. Chiquinho has been the main provider, however, with 3 assists out of their last 5 goals.
Our Olympiakos Piraeus FC vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki prediction highlights how Olympiakos have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Super League matches, picking up a crucial win away to Panathinaikos but losing to PAOK in their last game.
Lucescu’s pragmatism vs Mendilibar’s madness
Olympiakos will look to take the game to PAOK on Sunday, knowing that the title race is between these two clubs and that this game could be pivotal. For those interested in the Olympiakos Piraeus FC vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki preview, this fixture is a must-watch, with a passionate rivalry also fuelling the clash, so expect a hot game.
PAOK have struggled recently, winning just 1, drawing 1 and losing 3 of their last 5 in all competitions. Their away form has been particularly poor, losing both of their last two away games. Alexander Jeremejeff has 2 goals in 3 appearances in the league this season and 3 of PAOK’s last 4 overall.
At Karaiskáki, these two sides have averaged 2.0 goals each per match over their last 5 meetings, hinting at a high-scoring affair in which both teams may not be able to stop each other. The Olympiakos Piraeus FC vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki prediction market shows the odds for ‘Both sides to score - No’ are 1.72 and ‘Over 2.5 goals’ are 2.11, so this match looks likely to be high-scoring and I’m backing Olympiakos to win and keep a clean sheet.
The contrast in style between the two teams will make for a chess match on the pitch, with Olympiakos playing the more adventurous style and PAOK likely to play a more patient and pragmatic style, trying to pick their moments to press and defend in mid-to-low blocks. The Olympiakos Piraeus FC vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki betting tips suggest Olympiakos will have the upper hand at home and 1.7 odds reflect their favorite status.
