Olympiacos vs PAOK Prediction: PAOK are bad in derbies this season

Another great derby in Greece between Olympiacos and PAOK. Olympiacos are superior this season, but their fans misbehaved in the match against Panathinaikos and this team was punished with one point reduction and 3 points were awarded to Panathinaikos. In the last round, they won against OFI Crete and showed that they have forgotten that scandal and will welcome PAOK in a good mood. PAOK on the other hand are struggling in the derbies and haven’t won any this season. 

Form: WWLDW

Olympiacos are in 2nd position with 7 wins, a draw and a defeat. At home, they have 5 wins and a defeat against Panathinaikos. After 9 matches played Olympiacos showed that they are not messing around this season and they are focused on getting back on the throne in Greece. They have an important match in the Europa League next week, but the manager said that this is a very important match for them and their fans, and they will do everything to get 3 points from this derby.

Form: LWWWD

PAOK are in 4th position and it seems that they are starting to lose the pace and can’t keep up with other teams. In the last round, they were easily defeated by AEK 2:0. They also didn’t win in a match against Panathinaikos or in the city derby against Aris. They have 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, as visitors they have only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 defeats. After last week’s defeat, the pressure is bigger, but this is the most difficult away match in the whole of Greece, and PAOK don’t do well under pressure this season.

This is very tense derby match on and off the field. The stakes are higher than just 3 points. The fans are expecting a win from Olympiacos in every match at this stadium, while PAOK are under pressure to finally win in a derby match. Both teams will play with their best lineups and we can expect a true spectacle. I think Olympiacos will perform much better in front of their fans and will score at least 2 goals against PAOK.