AEK Athens — PAOK Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 19 April 2026
On April 19, 2026, in Round 2 of the Greek Super League Championship Group, AEK Athens will host PAOK. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
AEK Athens
AEK Athens come into this match in a disappointing mood after narrowly missing out on a place in the Conference League semi-finals. Despite a strong 3–1 win in the second leg against Rayo Vallecano, the heavy 0–3 defeat in the first match proved decisive. Overall, the team’s form remains solid, with three wins in their last four matches.
In the Greek Super League, AEK sit at the top of the standings, holding a five-point lead over PAOK. In their most recent league fixture, they secured an important 1–0 victory over Olympiacos in the opening round of the Championship Group. With five matches remaining, their main objective is to maintain this advantage.
At home, AEK have been performing confidently. In their last seven matches across all competitions, they have suffered just one defeat and one draw, winning the remaining five. Notably, they have kept clean sheets in five of those games.
As for home head-to-head meetings against PAOK, AEK have faced some difficulties. In the last five encounters, they have recorded just one win, along with two draws and two defeats.
PAOK
PAOK come into this match in unconvincing form, having recorded just one win in their last four matches, along with two draws and one defeat. That loss came against Volos 1–2 toward the end of the regular season, while their opening fixture in the championship group ended in a goalless draw against Panathinaikos.
In the standings, PAOK currently sit 2nd, level on points with Olympiacos but ahead on goal difference.
Away from home, PAOK have struggled for consistency, managing just one win in their last six matches, alongside three draws and two defeats.
Looking at the head-to-head record against AEK, PAOK have had the upper hand in recent meetings. They are unbeaten in the last four encounters, with three wins and one draw.
Matches between these sides have generally been low-scoring. Six of the last eight meetings have finished under 2.5 goals, and in the last three encounters, AEK failed to score, with all matches producing minimal goal totals.
Probable Lineups
- AEK Athens: Strakosha, Rota, Moukoudi, Filipe Relvas, Pilios, Pereyra, Pineda, Koita, Marin, Varga, Jovic
- PAOK: Tsiftsis, Baba, Michailidis, Kedziora, Sanchez, Ozdoev, Zafeiris, Konstantelias, Taison, Chatsidis, Jeremejeff
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- AEK have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- PAOK have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- PAOK have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- 6 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
AEK Athens — PAOK Prediction
This matchup brings together two title contenders, with AEK holding a five-point lead over PAOK. While AEK remain consistent in the league, they have struggled in recent head-to-head meetings, failing to win their last four encounters against this opponent. PAOK, despite mixed recent form, remain firmly in the title race and have shown solid results in this matchup, staying unbeaten in recent meetings. Matches between these teams are typically tight and low-scoring, with six of the last eight encounters finishing under 2.5 goals. Considering the importance of the result for both sides and their tendency to approach such games cautiously, a closed and disciplined match is expected. Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals — Yes 1.67
