Prediction for match Olympiakos — PAOK

Match Analysis: Olympiakos vs PAOK

On March 8, Olympiakos will face PAOK in the Super League. The odds for the main outcomes 1X2 are as follows: Olympiakos win at 1.86, draw at 3.34, and PAOK win at 4.33. According to probabilities, Olympiakos has a 50.34% chance, draw 28.03%, and PAOK 21.62%. Analysts highlight Olympiakos as the favorite, but the gap between the teams is not overwhelming, adding intrigue to the upcoming match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Olympiakos has an average ball possession of 61.6%, with 1 yellow card, 11 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. PAOK's averages are: possession 56%, yellow cards 0.6, fouls 12.8, offsides 2.6. Olympiakos' last three matches: March 1 Panserraikos - Olympiakos 1-2, February 24 Bayer - Olympiakos 0-0, February 21 Olympiakos - Panetolikos 2-0. PAOK's last three matches: March 4 Kifisia - PAOK 1-4, March 1 PAOK - Asteras 2-0, February 26 Celta - PAOK 1-0. In their last head-to-head on January 14, Olympiakos lost to PAOK 0-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Olympiakos had only 1 out of 5 games with a total over 2.5 goals, and 4 under. PAOK had 2 out of 5 games over this mark, 3 under. Olympiakos' average goals per match is 1.4, scoring 0.8 and conceding 0.6. PAOK's average total is 2.6, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1. In the first half, Olympiakos did not have any games over 1.5 goals, PAOK only 1 out of 5. In the second half, Olympiakos exceeded 1.5 goals twice, PAOK once. By intervals: Olympiakos scores most often in the 76-90 minute range (67%), while PAOK scores in the 61-75 and 76-90 intervals (33% each). Olympiakos concedes most often in the 46-60 and 61-75 minute ranges (50% each), PAOK in the 31-45 interval (43%). Given Olympiakos' low scoring and PAOK's moderate performance, a bet on total under 2.5 goals at 1.60 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Olympiakos averages 6.6 corners per match, PAOK 3.6. In the last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 hit twice for Olympiakos, and not once for PAOK. Looking at the odds, total corners over 9.5 is at 2.34, under 9.5 at 1.49. Olympiakos is favored in corners with odds of 1.32. Considering both teams' statistics, it makes sense to consider a bet on Olympiakos' individual total corners over 5.5 or an overall total over 8.5, however, the safest option seems to be total under 9.5, given the frequency and average statistics.