PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Betiball's prediction for PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete preview before placing your bet.

PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete: Starting Lineups Time : 18/01/2026 13:00

PAOK Saloniki
3 - 0
Finished
OFI Crete
88' event Alexander Jeremejeff / Chatsidis
88' event Joan Sastri / Christos Zafeiris
75' event Christos Zafeiris
72' event Anestis Mythou / Giorgos Giakoumakis
72' event Alessandro Bianco / Dimitrios Pelkas
43' event Giorgos Giakoumakis
40' event Barcellos Freda Taison
27' event Mohamed Mady Camara / Souahilo Meite
18' event Dimitrios Pelkas
event 90+1' Emmanouil Chnaris / Giannis Apostolakis
event 82' Juan Angel Neira / Levan Shengelia
event 77' Pavlos Kenourgiakis
event 69' Giannis Theodosoulakis / Aaron Leya Iseka
event 69' Pavlos Kenourgiakis / Ilias Chatzitheodoridis
event 46' Giannis Christopoulos / Konstantinos Kostoulas
event 38' Konstantinos Kostoulas
event 12' Giannis Apostolakis
88' event Alexander Jeremejeff / Chatsidis
event 90+1' Emmanouil Chnaris / Giannis Apostolakis
88' event Joan Sastri / Christos Zafeiris
event 82' Juan Angel Neira / Levan Shengelia
75' event Christos Zafeiris
event 77' Pavlos Kenourgiakis
72' event Anestis Mythou / Giorgos Giakoumakis
event 69' Giannis Theodosoulakis / Aaron Leya Iseka
72' event Alessandro Bianco / Dimitrios Pelkas
event 69' Pavlos Kenourgiakis / Ilias Chatzitheodoridis
43' event Giorgos Giakoumakis
event 46' Giannis Christopoulos / Konstantinos Kostoulas
40' event Barcellos Freda Taison
event 38' Konstantinos Kostoulas
27' event Mohamed Mady Camara / Souahilo Meite
event 12' Giannis Apostolakis
18' event Dimitrios Pelkas
PAOK Saloniki PAOK Saloniki
Substitutions
#21 Abdul Rahman Baba
#39 Dimitrios Berdos
#22 Alessandro Bianco
#2 Mohamed Mady Camara
#88 Luka Gugeshashvili
#19 Alexander Jeremejeff
#16 Tomasz Kedziora
#6 Dejan Lovren
#41 Dimitrios Monastirlis
#56 Anestis Mythou
#23 Joan Sastri
#14 Andrija Zivkovic
PAOK Saloniki PAOK Saloniki OFI Crete OFI Crete
12Shots3
5Shots on Goal1
14Fouls8
6Corner Kick0
8Free kick14
1Offside2
1Yellow card3
1Save2
4Successful Tackles7
7Interceptions8
37Long pass26
4Successful center2
4Shots off goal1
3Blocked1
3Tackle7
5Dribbles6
18Throw-in13
594Passes423
100Attacks80
39Dangerous attacks23
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances0
1BigChancesMissed0
9ShotsInsideBox1
3ShotsOutsideBox2
27DuelsWon47
1.89ExpectedGoals0.16
1.8xGOpenPlay0.11
1.89xGNonPenalty0.16
1.8xGOT0.03
23Touches In Opposition Box6
14AccurateCrosses7
20GroundDuelsWon33
7AerialDuelsWon14
9Clearances14
OFI Crete OFI Crete
Substitutions
#25 Filip Bainovic
#91 Emmanouil Chnaris
#22 Giannis Christopoulos
#13 Panagiotis Katsikas
#90 Pavlos Kenourgiakis
#52 Konstantinos Lagoudakis
#1 Klidman Lilo
#10 Juan Angel Neira
#46 Giannis Theodosoulakis
#83 Christos Tsalpatouros
#8 Ilija Vukotic
Commentary
90+1' OFI Crete — substitution: Emmanouil Chnaris / Giannis Apostolakis
88' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Alexander Jeremejeff / Chatsidis
88' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Joan Sastri / Christos Zafeiris
82' OFI Crete — substitution: Juan Angel Neira / Levan Shengelia
77' Pavlos Kenourgiakis - OFI Crete receive a yellow card
75' Christos Zafeiris - PAOK Saloniki receive a yellow card
72' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Anestis Mythou / Giorgos Giakoumakis
72' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Alessandro Bianco / Dimitrios Pelkas
69' OFI Crete — substitution: Giannis Theodosoulakis / Aaron Leya Iseka
69' OFI Crete — substitution: Pavlos Kenourgiakis / Ilias Chatzitheodoridis
46' OFI Crete — substitution: Giannis Christopoulos / Konstantinos Kostoulas
43' Goal! Giorgos Giakoumakis - PAOK Saloniki
40' Goal! Barcellos Freda Taison - PAOK Saloniki
38' Konstantinos Kostoulas - OFI Crete receive a yellow card
27' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Mohamed Mady Camara / Souahilo Meite
18' Goal! Dimitrios Pelkas - PAOK Saloniki
12' Giannis Apostolakis - OFI Crete receive a yellow card

How We Build the PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

PAOK Saloniki vs OFI Crete Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess PAOK Saloniki's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against OFI Crete's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where PAOK Saloniki and OFI Crete sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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