PAOK vs Olympiacos Prediction, Tips & Odds – May 25, 2023
PAOK vs Olympiacos Prediction 25.05.2023. We are waiting for the second match of the semi-finals of the Greek A1 League, between PAOK and Olympiacos. Unfortunately, this clash has not had a derby prefix for years because the difference in quality is enormous.
The team from Piraeus currently leads the series 1-0 but needs two more wins to secure the final.
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PAOK vs Olympiacos Odds
PAOK vs Olympiacos 1×2: 9.50 / 1.071
Asian Handicap +14.5/-14.5: 1.86 / 1.95
Over/Under 156.5: 1.90 / 1.90
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
PAOK Team News
For many years, PAOK has not had a respectable team that could be a contender for the title. However, there are tendencies for something like that in the future. Indeed it is a significant process, and it takes time.
PAOK reached the semi-finals with Olympiacos after a quarter-final series and a 2-1 win over Prometheus in the series.
It was clear, even before the start of the semi-finals, that this team did not have the quality to oppose the favored rival, but certainly that the team would not give up.
In the first game of the semi-final series, they were defeated by a margin of 18 points, but the team showed its teeth in the first half and even led 42:45.
The second half was decided by a disastrous third quarter, which the rival won 21-7, so PAOK simply did not have the strength to continue for anything more.
Now they will have the opportunity to settle the score in their hall. However, the chances are minimal because Olympiacos has dominated in mutual duels and on the away field for years.
Olympiacos Team News
The giant from Piraeus dominated throughout the year in all the competitions he played and, according to many, deserved the epithet of the best team in Europe.
Olympiacos is still unbeaten in the Greek A1 League, and they celebrated as many as 25 times in a row, which speaks volumes about their dominance.
In the Euroleague, they finished the regular season in first place and won the grand final. However, they gave up in the very finish, and the title went to Madrid.
Now they should turn to the Greek A1 League. The tragic defeat must have left a psychological impact on the team, but the difference in quality here is enormous, and simply anything but a win would be a big surprise.
Coach Bartzokas’ chosen ones are 1-0 in the semi-final series so far, and how much Olympiacos dominates in their duels is best confirmed by the fact that they have won in 32 of the last 35 direct duels.
PAOK vs Olympiacos H2H
13.05.23. Olympiacos-PAOK 83:65
26.03.23. Olympiacos-PAOK 100:70
11.12.22. PAOK-Olympiaocos 68:88
4.04.22. PAOK-Olympiaocos 73:84
Injuries and suspensions
PAOK: /
Olympiacos: /
PAOK vs Olympiacos Prediction
We expect a somewhat calmer and slower game, the only chance for the home team is such a tempo of the game because simply running with Olympiacos cannot bring anything good due to the difference in quality.
A potentially good thing for us could be the emotional drain of the team from Piraeus after the loss in the Euroleague final, so a drop in field goal percentage would not be a surprise.
If we look at the duels between each other, out of the last seven games, even six ended below 159.5 points, which speaks volumes about the style of play that dominates the clashes between these two teams. We believe that the tradition will continue and the series will be extended.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 25.05.2023 07:15 PM GMT +2 / 18:15 CET
Prediction: Total Under 159.5
Odds: 1.74
Sportsbook: Bet365
