AEK Athens vs PAOK Thessaloniki Prediction 24.05.2023

• Competition: Greek Cup
• Date: Wednesday, 24th, May 2023
• Kickoff: 18:30 UK / 19.30 CEST
• Venue: Panthessaliko Stadium (Volos)

Just over a week since they became the champions of Greece, the Athens team will have the opportunity to finish this season in style and crown it with the double crown. Their rival in the Greek Cup final will be PAOK from Thessaloniki.

The Yellow-Blacks managed to reach the final stage of the national cup, after eliminating Greece's most decorated team Olympiakos with a 4-2 aggregate victory. Unlike them, the Double-headed eagles booked their place in the final of the Greek Cup without much difficulty, as they quite easily and convincingly defeated Lamia in the semi-finals with a result of 6-1 on aggregate.

AEK Athens vs PAOK Thessaloniki Betting Tips: Under 2.5

The Athens and Thessaloniki teams have measured their strengths four times so far this season (2x in the league part and 2x during the playoffs). No match ended without a winner, but coach Matias Almeyda's team proved to be more successful, as they celebrated on three occasions, while PAOK grabbed only one triumph.

It is very interesting that these two rivals will fight for the national cup trophy for the fourth time in the last seven years. In the previous three finals between them, the trophy went into the hands of PAOK (2-1, 2-0 and 1-0), but one gets the impression that the club from Nea Filadelfeia is ready to revenge them, because this season they are playing fantastic and the best football in Greece.

What catches the eye is the fact that their recent meetings are not abundant with goals, since the 2.5 goal barrier was not broken in as many as nine occasions out of the previous ten clashes. At the same time, it is worth to note that the mentioned limit has not been passed in four of the last five finals between AEK and PAOK.

The key to AEK's success this season, apart from the undeniable attacking potential, lies in the defense. So, the back line performs the defensive tasks brilliantly, which is best witnessed by the fact that they registered a clean sheet in four of the previous five official challenges and there is no doubt that they will adopt a cautious approach in the final.

When we add to all that the fact that the Thessaloniki team has also been prone to defensive football lately, finishing each of the last three games under 2.5 goals, then it is clear as day that it will be anything but attractive football in the finals Greek Cup on Wednesday. All in all, we expect a difficult and uncertain duel with very few opportunities for goals on both sides.