PAOK vs Atromitos

PAOK Thessaloniki is set to host Atromitos Athens in a Super League clash on December 22, 2024, at Stadio Toumbas. PAOK currently holds the 3rd position in the league standings with 30 points, while Atromitos sits in 7th place with 19 points.

Thessaloniki's PAOK has won consecutive games. Recently, they defeated Panetolikos 1-0 on the road at Panetolikos Stadium. With a late goal by Mohamed Mady Camara, Razvan Lucescu's squad won the game despite having eight shots on goal and 57% possession.

Their last match ended in a 0-0 draw for Atromitos. This occurred versus OFI Crete at home at Peristeri Stadium. The Peristeri team had three attempts on goal and 55% of the ball.

PAOK has defeated Atromitos three times in a row. At Peristeri Stadium, the away team PAOK won the most recent match 2-1. Six PAOK triumphs, two Atromitos victors, and two draws have resulted from the last ten head-to-head encounters.

After defeating Panetolikos 0-1 in the Super League last time out, PAOK will seek to build on their performance.

PAOK had 15 attempts on goal, 7 of which were on target, and 60% of the possession in that game. Mady Camara scored the goal for PAOK (87'). Panetolikos, on the other hand, made nine attempts on goal, two of which were on target.

In each of their last six games, PAOK has hit the goal, demonstrating that they have no trouble scoring.

During that time, they have accrued 16 points while also giving away 4 points. Putting past outcomes aside, we simply need to see if this game will continue the trend.

Atromitos and OFI Crete previously tied 0-0 in the Super League.

Atromitos had a 47% possession rate and three of their twelve shots on goal were on target during that match. OFI Crete had three shots on goal but none of them were on target.

Atromitos has been scored against in five of their previous six games, with their opponents scoring seven goals overall. The statistics speak for themselves. Atromitos could definitely do better at the back.

Historically, PAOK has dominated this fixture, securing 22 wins out of 50 encounters, with Atromitos winning 14 times and 14 matches ending in draws. Their most recent meeting on September 1, 2024, concluded with a 2-1 victory for PAOK.

In terms of form, PAOK has been strong this season, particularly at home, boasting 5 wins in their last 10 matches. Atromitos, on the other hand, has managed 3 away victories in the same number of games. Both teams have shown a tendency for matches where both sides score, with 60% of PAOK's home games and Atromitos' away games seeing both teams find the net.

Bookmakers favor PAOK for this encounter, offering odds around 1.35 for a home win, while an Atromitos victory is priced at approximately 7.5. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring match.

Considering PAOK's superior league position, historical dominance, and home advantage, they are anticipated to secure a win in this fixture. Atromitos will need to deliver an exceptional performance to upset the odds and take points from this challenging away game.