PAOK 2-1 Panathinaikos – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates PAOK at 59% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this PAOK vs Panathinaikos encounter.
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Analysis
Panathinaikos make the trip to Stadio Toumbas to face PAOK in Super League 1, Regular Season - 22. The match kicks off on Sunday 6 February 2022 at 17:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
PAOK have collected 2.20 PPG across 10 Super League 1 outings this season: 7W 1D 2L. Last five: W W W D W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for PAOK, so this record blends games from this season and last.
PAOK at Stadio Toumbas this season: 6W 2D 2L from 10 home games — 2.00 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans.
Panathinaikos (all games): 5W 1D 4L across 10 Super League 1 outings this term — 1.60 points per game. Last five: L D W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Panathinaikos, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Panathinaikos's form when playing away from home: 2W 1D 6L across 9 road games this term (0.78 PPG). Away from home they average 0.89 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.78 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form ledger tips toward PAOK. A 0.60 PPG lead over Panathinaikos (2.20 vs 1.60) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
Trading Data
PAOK goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (20 games, 9 at home): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in home games; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
Panathinaikos goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (20 games, 9 at away): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 35%; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time; they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — PAOK 50% versus Panathinaikos 35%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (PAOK 60% | Panathinaikos 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects PAOK 1.90 xG and Panathinaikos 0.98 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: PAOK attack 1.450 / defence 1.039 | Panathinaikos attack 0.798 / defence 1.364. League average goals — home 0.963 / away 1.178. PAOK carry an above-average attack strength of 1.450 — their λ of 1.90 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Panathinaikos bring a strong defensive rating of 1.364 — this is suppressing PAOK's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 20 PAOK games / 20 Panathinaikos games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: PAOK 59% | Draw 22% | Panathinaikos 19%. Fair-value odds: PAOK 1.69 | Draw 4.55 | Panathinaikos 5.26. The model has a clear lean to PAOK (59%) — a 40pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.88. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.88 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates PAOK as the most likely outcome at 59% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.88 combined xG gives a 55% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.7 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 53%. Form rates are neutral: PAOK 50% | Panathinaikos 44%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: PAOK vs Panathinaikos | Competition: Super League 1, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Stadio Toumbas • Kick-off: Sunday 6 Feb 2022, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: PAOK 59% | Draw 22% | Panathinaikos 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 53% | xG PAOK 1.90 / Panathinaikos 0.98 • Poisson strength factors: PAOK attack 1.450 / def 1.039 | Panathinaikos attack 0.798 / def 1.364 | league avg home 0.963 / away 1.178 • Poisson stance: PAOK (59%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.90
PAOK xG
Expected Goals
0.98
Panathinaikos xG
53%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does PAOK vs Panathinaikos kick off?
PAOK vs Panathinaikos kicked off at 17:30 on Sunday 6 February 2022 at Stadio Toumbas.
What was the final score in PAOK vs Panathinaikos?
PAOK 2 - 1 Panathinaikos.
Where is PAOK vs Panathinaikos being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Toumbas.
What competition is PAOK vs Panathinaikos part of?
PAOK vs Panathinaikos is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Super League 1 (Greece).
Who is favourite to win PAOK vs Panathinaikos?
Our statistical model gives PAOK a 59% chance of winning, Panathinaikos a 19% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making PAOK the favourite.
Will both teams score in PAOK vs Panathinaikos?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both PAOK and Panathinaikos will score (BTTS).
Will PAOK vs Panathinaikos have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between PAOK and Panathinaikos?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are PAOK and Panathinaikos in?
PAOK (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-W-D-W. Panathinaikos (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-D-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates PAOK's attack at 1.45x the league average against Panathinaikos's defence at 1.36x — combine the two and it projects 1.90 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Panathinaikos's attack (0.80x) against PAOK's defence (1.04x) — and the away total comes out at 0.98.
These ratings are built from 20/20 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-0 (10.2%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
PAOK Win
59%
1.69
22%
4.54
19%
5.28
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
10.7%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
2 – 0
10.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.90
PAOK xG
Total xG
2.88
0.98
Panathinaikos xG
1.69
59%
Home win
4.54
22%
Draw
5.28
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.88
47%
BTTS No
2.13
Clean Sheet
38%
2.66
15%
6.71
Win to Nil
22%
4.50
3%
35.46
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.2 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for PAOK vs Panathinaikos?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.8%.
How many goals are PAOK and Panathinaikos expected to score?
The model projects 1.90 expected goals for PAOK and 0.98 for Panathinaikos, a combined total of 2.88.
How confident is the prediction model for PAOK vs Panathinaikos?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 59%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
PAOK come into this having played 20 games, going 13W 2D 5L for 2.05 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-D-W. The sample for PAOK is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Panathinaikos sit at 1.50 PPG from 20 outings (9W 3D 8L), a run that reads L-D-W-L-L across their last five. The sample for Panathinaikos is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
PAOK carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.55 PPG clear of Panathinaikos — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
PAOK's home form reads 6W 2D 1L across 9 games on their own ground, a 2.22 PPG return.
Away from home, Panathinaikos have taken 0.78 points per game from 9 outings (2W 1D 6L). That's a step down from their 1.50 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Panathinaikos's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, PAOK come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
PAOK are averaging 2.15 goals scored and 1.05 conceded per game recently; Panathinaikos are on 1.50 scored and 0.90 conceded. PAOK's scoring rate against Panathinaikos's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
Defensively: PAOK have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their games; Panathinaikos in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 20 Results — Super League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
PAOK
Blended
Panathinaikos
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are PAOK and Panathinaikos in coming into this match?
PAOK have gone 13W 2D 5L in their last 20 games (2.05 PPG), while Panathinaikos have gone 9W 3D 8L in their last 20 (1.50 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — PAOK at home or Panathinaikos away?
PAOK's home record (2.22 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — PAOK at home: 2.22 PPG; Panathinaikos away: 0.78 PPG.
Have PAOK or Panathinaikos been keeping clean sheets recently?
PAOK have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Panathinaikos in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to March 2024 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League 1. The two were last together as recently as 17 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: PAOK won 4-1 on 15 May 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, PAOK have gone 3W 2D 0L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Panathinaikos — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
PAOK
3
Draws
3
Panathinaikos
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between PAOK and Panathinaikos?
From 10 meetings on record, PAOK have won 4, Panathinaikos have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did PAOK and Panathinaikos last play each other?
They last met on 17 May 2026, when Panathinaikos 2-2 PAOK.
Who has won more matches between PAOK and Panathinaikos?
PAOK have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
PAOK are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Panathinaikos are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — PAOK 56%, Panathinaikos 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (PAOK) and 44% (Panathinaikos).
On the defensive side: PAOK keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Panathinaikos in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = PAOK home games / Panathinaikos away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when PAOK play Panathinaikos?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of PAOK's recent matches and 44% of Panathinaikos's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is PAOK vs Panathinaikos usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of PAOK's recent games and 44% of Panathinaikos's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do PAOK and Panathinaikos tend to score early?
PAOK have had a goal before half-time in 89% of their recent matches, Panathinaikos in 89% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as PAOK edge out Panathinaikos 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
PAOK beat Panathinaikos 2-1 at Stadio Toumbas, Regular Season - 22, in the Super League 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting PAOK 1.90 xG and Panathinaikos 0.98 xG, a combined 2.88. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of PAOK attack 1.45 / defence 1.04 against Panathinaikos attack 0.80 / defence 1.36, drawn from 20/20 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it PAOK 59% | Draw 22% | Panathinaikos 19%, with PAOK to win its most likely call at 59%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (PAOK 60%, Panathinaikos 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 42%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
PAOK's trading profile (20 games, 9 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Panathinaikos's trading profile (20 games, 9 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 35% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, PAOK arrived the stronger side — 2.05 PPG against 1.50. Form held, and they took the win.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.