PAOK
- PAOK have won three and drawn one of their last five matches (Super League & Europe).
- PAOK are flying high in the Super League 2025-2026 season in second place with 29 points from 12 matches.
- Their attacking play has been excellent and the 4-2-3-1 structure employed by Răzvan Lucescu has blended youth and experience well.
- Giannis Konstantelias has been the spark to their play, contributing goals and assists in all competitions.
- Taison provides pace and creativity, an aspect worth considering in our FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs Aris Thessaloniki betting tips.
- PAOK like to press high and play on the break, using high full-backs and creative midfielders.
Aris
- Aris have drawn three and lost two of their last five fixtures (Super League).
- Aris are a mid-table team currently in seventh spot with 16 points from 12 games.
- Manolo Jiménez sets his teams up to be solid and compact in a 4-2-3-1 system.
- Monchu is their main ball progression man in central midfield and is also their chief set piece taker.
Head-to-Head
- The Thessaloniki rivalry is one of the most hotly contested in Greece.
- PAOK have the slight edge in the head-to-head record and goal difference across all competitions.
- Recent fixtures have been tight, giving more data to inform this FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs Aris Thessaloniki prediction, with Aris 2-1 PAOK (Jan 2024) and a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture (Jan 2025).
PAOK
- Giannis Konstantelias - creative spark, contributes goals and assists.
- Taison - pace and attacking creativity.
Aris
Monchu - key in ball progression and set pieces.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers make PAOK 1.49 favourites, Aris 6.56, with the draw 4.1.
- The market implies roughly 55 - 60% win probability for the home side, and this should be factored into the FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs Aris Thessaloniki betting tips.
- The Under 2.5 goals market is available at 1.93 and looks attractive given Aris's compact setup.
- Wet weather could make the game more physical and sluggish, which may help Aris.
Prediction
- Expect an intense atmosphere with local bragging rights on the line.
- Prediction: PAOK 2-0 Aris.
- Rationale: PAOK's form, attacking options and home advantage should be decisive, while Aris will aim to frustrate and hit on the break.
