PAOK and OFI to face off in Greek Cup final

The 82nd Greek Cup final for the 2025/26 season is scheduled for today at 20:30 at the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos. PAOK, aiming to celebrate its centenary year with a trophy, faces OFI, which is appearing in the final for the second consecutive year. PAOK has won the competition eight times, while OFI has one title, dating back to 1987. PAOK coach Razvan Lucescu enters the match with key squad rotations, though Lovren, Despodov, and Giakoumakis will be absent. OFI manager Christos Kontis plans to utilize a three-center-back formation, banking on the offensive speed of Nous, Salsedo, and Shengelia. For PAOK, the match is crucial to salvage a season where they failed to contend for the league title. Conversely, a victory for OFI would secure a favorable spot in the Europa League qualifiers. Both teams are highly motivated, with PAOK carrying the pressure of expectations and OFI seeking to build on its recent form and historical aspirations.