PAOK vs AEK prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 9, 2025
The return quarterfinal match of the Greek Cup between PAOK and AEK will take place on Thursday at the Toumba Stadium. In the first encounter between these teams, AEK secured a narrow 1-0 home victory. Can PAOK turn the tie around? Here's a suggested bet on the outcome of this match with solid odds.
Match preview
PAOK’s main goal is to secure first place in the Super League and earn a spot in the Champions League group stage. The Thessaloniki side started the season well and was in second place just a few rounds ago, but a couple of slip-ups have seen them drop to fourth.
In their last match, PAOK, under the guidance of Razvan Lucescu, lost 2-1 away to Panathinaikos. A few rounds ago, they also dropped points at home, drawing 2-2 with Athens’ Kallithea. As a result, they trail Olympiakos by 4 points in the standings. In the previous round of the Cup, PAOK easily defeated Egaleo (3-0 and 7-1).
AEK, on the other hand, has been in strong form lately, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions, with just two draws in that stretch. The team currently sits in third place, one point ahead of PAOK.
In their last match, AEK secured a 4-2 victory away to Volos. In 9 away matches in the Super League, AEK has claimed five wins and suffered three defeats. In the previous round of the Greek Cup, AEK managed to get past Aris, albeit with some difficulty (1-0 and 1-1).
Probable lineups
- PAOK: Kotarski, Johnny, Kenziora, Lovren, Schwab, Ozdoev, Kamara, Tyson, Murg, Zhivkovic, Thomas
- AEK: Strakosha, Hatzisafi, Mukudi, Mitoglu, Rota, Jonsson, Pineda, Martial, Lubicic, Fernandez, Garcia
Match facts and head-to-head results
- Three of the last five matches between these teams ended in a draw.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has been successful in four of the last five meetings.
- The “Total Over 2.5” bet has been successful in two of the last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the home side, with PAOK’s win priced at around 2.30. Our suggested bet for this match is “PAOK to win with a 0 handicap” at odds of 1.65.
