Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 5, 2025
In the Greek Cup quarterfinals, Olympiacos will face Panathinaikos on Wednesday, February 5, with kickoff at 18:30 CET. I suggest a bet on goals in this match.
Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos: Match facts and H2H
- Olympiacos are on a fantastic run, unbeaten in their last 20 matches.
- Panathinaikos are also in great form, avoiding defeat in their last 17 games.
- Olympiacos have scored at least once in their last 10 consecutive matches, while Panathinaikos’ scoring streak extends to 22 games.
- Olympiacos remain unbeaten at home this season.
- Panathinaikos have lost just once away from home.
- Olympiacos have scored over 1.5 goals in 69% of their matches this season, while Panathinaikos have done so in 61% of their games.
- Olympiacos have won 41% of their matches without conceding, while Panathinaikos have kept a clean sheet in 39% of their games.
- Panathinaikos have lost only 8% of their matches without scoring, while Olympiacos have an even lower figure—just 6%.
- The last four meetings between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos have ended in a draw. In their last ten encounters, Panathinaikos have won four times, Olympiacos twice, with the remaining matches ending in a draw.
Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos: Match preview
Olympiacos are in top form, boasting a 20-match unbeaten streak. They currently lead the Greek Super League with 47 points after 21 rounds, holding a four-point advantage over the second-placed team. In the cup competition, Olympiacos entered at the round of 16, where they defeated Athens-based Kallithea 2-1 over two legs. Now, they face Panathinaikos in a highly anticipated clash. Last season, Olympiacos suffered an early cup exit at the hands of Panathinaikos in the round of 16, which could serve as extra motivation for revenge.
Panathinaikos eliminated Olympiacos last season with a 2-1 aggregate victory and went on to win the Greek Cup—securing their second title in four years. This season, they also started from the round of 16, overcoming Atromitos 4-2 on aggregate. The first leg between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos ended in a 1-1 draw. In the league, the Greens are currently third with 43 points from 21 games, trailing Olympiacos by four points. They are also enjoying an excellent run of form, remaining unbeaten in their last 17 matches.
Probable lineups
- Olympiacos: Tzolakis; David Carmo, Pirola, Biancone, Hezze, Kostinha, Dani Garcia, El Kaabi, Velde, Gelson Martins, Kostoulas
- Panathinaikos: Dragowski; Schenkeveld, Max, Ingason, Vagiannidis, Willian Arao, Djuricic, Maksimovic, Cerin, Ioannidis, Tete
Prediction
This is a high-stakes battle between two of Greece’s top teams, both in excellent form and riding impressive unbeaten and scoring streaks. Given the context of a Greek Cup quarterfinal, it’s expected to be an intense and competitive clash. I anticipate both Olympiacos and Panathinaikos finding the net in this match, and my recommended bet is for both teams to score, with odds of 1.99.
