PAOK Hosts OFI in Super League 1 Clash

THESSALONIKI, Greece (Interstat) — A surging OFI side will look to continue its remarkable turnaround Sunday when it visits PAOK in a Greek Super League 1 match at Toumba Stadium.

The match kicks off at 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) on Jan. 18, 2026.

OFI (7-9-1) arrives with momentum from a stunning 1-0 victory over powerhouse AEK Athens on Wednesday. That result capped a three-game winning streak in all competitions, which included a pair of dominant wins over Asteras Tripolis by a combined 6-0 scoreline. This surge marks a dramatic shift for a club that lost 1-0 to Volos NFC and was outscored 8-0 in three matches against AEK Athens earlier this season.

PAOK (10-4-3), the home side, enters after a 3-1 victory over Makedonikos Foufas in domestic cup play on Saturday. Their league form has been strong, with a recent 3-1 derby win over Aris Thessalonikis and a draw with Asteras Tripolis. PAOK’s schedule is set to intensify next week with the start of the Europa League knockout phase, facing Real Betis on Jan. 22.

Statistical projections present a conflicting outlook. Interstat’s ELO rating system gives PAOK an 87% probability of victory. However, the same service’s game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw.

The fixture presents a classic contrast. PAOK, a perennial title contender, will rely on its formidable home atmosphere and depth as it balances domestic and European commitments. OFI, riding a wave of newfound confidence and offensive output, will test its resilience against one of the league’s elite clubs on the road.

Key for OFI will be maintaining the defensive solidity that delivered a clean sheet against AEK. PAOK will aim to control tempo and exploit any fatigue from the visitor’s busy week.

Following this match, PAOK turns its focus to Europe, while OFI continues its league campaign against Puebla on Jan. 25.