OFI Crete - Panathinaikos Prediction, Picks and Tips
Match of the Super League of Greece that will be held at the house of OFI Crete. OFI, former animator of the first division helena, is now one of those who constantly fight for the agonies of not descending. His last and only club title dates back to 1987, when they won the Greek Cup. In addition, it is one of the lowest budget clubs with one of the smallest stadiums (6,000 spectators) in the league. To make matters worse, the average audience attendance at the stadium is 3,500 spectators (and that thanks to Olympiakos visited them a couple of days ago).
On the other side, Panathinaikos. With bad seasons and in the shadow of many other teams, with Georgios Donis on the bench they have achieved some stability. They are doing a decent season, especially for their history, but they are expected to still have a lot of room for improvement. Donis is one of the specialist specialists of the Greek league, since he has directed around the 400 matches in this competition (with different teams, of course). Except Federico Macheda, who was expelled in the previous match, will have the luxury lineup for this game. And that I think makes them tremendous favorites to take the match.
During the week and before this match they have a commitment for the Greek Cup (Kypello Elladas for marketing purposes). But it's against a regional team, I say it by heart but I think it's called OF Lerapetras, and Donis has said that he will place substitutes and reserves. But they should not have any problems to win, as they play at home. The important match is this, against Crete, which would allow them to add and place themselves in the top positions, in a day that precedes the European day of teams such as AEK Athens, PAOK and Olympiakos, so one of these 3 could lose points for caring players for their respective continental commitments (especially PAOK and Olympiakos that BATE Borisov and AC Milan play their chances of transcending in the UEFA Europa League).
Our recommendation tip for OFI Crete - Panathinaikos : BTS / NO @ 1.71