Olympiacos–PAOK rivalry


The football rivalry between Olympiacos and PAOK is considered the fiercest intercity rivalry in Greece and a large number of games between the two football teams have been stigmatized by nasty incidents.

History

Cultural rivalry

The rivalry between the two Greek clubs can be traced to a rivalry between the cities Piraeus and Thessaloniki. Olympiacos from the port city of Piraeus, and PAOK from Thessaloniki the capital of Macedonia are the most popular clubs in the two Greek cities respectively; thus, their rivalry reflects more than any other the intercity rivalry.
Thessalonians feel that Athens in general and especially Piraeus has consistently been favored by the Greek State over their city and state and the fans of Thessalonian teams consider their Athenian and Piraeus rivals, the so-called Π.Ο.Κ., the main reason that their teams have been marginalized.

Statistics

Head-to-head

Records











and Olympiacos – PAOK 1–2, Georgios Kamaras Stadium, 12 March 2003

Super League Greece (1959–60 - present)

1 Match suspended at 27th minute. Olympiacos were awarded a 2–0 win.
2 Match suspended at 83rd minute. Remained as final result.
3 Match suspended before the kick-off. Olympiacos were awarded a 0–3 win.

Greek Cup

1 Match suspended at 90th minute. Olympiacos were awarded a 0–3 win.
2 PAOK didn't show up in the match, so Olympiacos were awarded a 3–0 win and advanced to the Final.
• Series won: Olympiacos 15, PAOK 7.