PAOK Thessaloniki
- Răzvan Lucescu’s PAOK Thessaloniki are in fine fettle as they chase a second consecutive second-place finish in the Super League.
- The Romanian coach’s 4-2-3-1 system, which is built around an efficient possession game, structured pressing, and high-tempo transitions, has served his side well throughout the season.
- PAOK enter matchdays 13 - 14 with over 30 points in the league and a firm hold on the Championship playoff spots.
- For those looking for our PAE APS Atromitos Athens vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki betting tips, note that PAOK are averaging about two goals per game in the league this term and have a more than capable forward line, which includes Andrija Živković and Giannis Konstantelias.
Atromitos Athens
- PAOK will be expected to win with ease against an out-of-form Atromitos, who are currently languishing in 11th place with around nine points.
- This PAE APS Atromitos Athens vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki betting tips segment puts PAE APS Atromitos well inside the relegation play-out zone and in desperate need of points to improve their chances of climbing the table.
- Coach Dušan Kerkez has set up his team to defend in a deep, compact block, only pressing selectively, and look to counterattack with speed on the flanks.
Head-to-Head
PAOK won the last four head-to-head encounters between the sides 1-0, 3-0, 2-1, and 2-0 .
PAOK
- Jirí Pavlenka’s arrival has brought stability to their back four, especially in big European and domestic games, and they have looked superior to most other teams in the division in terms of playing with tempo, variety, and physicality.
- In Magomed Ozdoev, the visitors have a key midfield engine and he is one of the team’s top scorers, providing goals and set-pieces.
Atromitos
- Sotiris Tsiloulis is his best outlet in attack and the one threat to counter if his team are unable to find the target in their final third.
- Kerkez’s men have been conceding at least twice in four of their last six games, so the job of goalie Eleftherios Choutesiotis has been more important than usual and it’s his form that will determine if they can keep this game close.
Betting Insights
- Our PAE APS Atromitos Athens vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki betting tips also reflect that Atromitos are the massive underdogs at 7.29, which looks about right given the form of the two teams and the fact the draw is at 4.25.
- A PAOK win would consolidate their position in the top two going into the winter break; a win for Atromitos would be a much-needed boost in their battle against relegation.
- We are going with a PAOK victory here due to their form, depth of squad and recent dominance of this fixture.
- But given that Lucescu’s team are in such a high scoring mood, we feel the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.8 is a good option for anyone who wants to take the game’s flow into account and fancy an open game with goals at either end.
Prediction
- The PAE APS Atromitos Athens vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki prediction is a PAOK victory here due to their form, depth of squad and recent dominance of this fixture.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.8 is suggested for those expecting an open game with goals at either end.
