Panathinaikos - PAOK Prediction, Picks and Tips
PAOK Saloniki has retaliated for the defeat in the Greek Super League. The reigning champions won 2-0 against Panathinaikos in the quarter-final first leg of the Greek Cup, setting the course for the semi-finals. The decisive second leg in Athens is on the rise this week. There the guests from Saloniki will not have good memories. Almost two weeks ago, PAOK in Athens suffered a bitter away defeat, giving up the lead in the Super League. A déjà vu should be avoided in the cup. Bookies see Panathinaikos Athens vs. PAOK Saloniki as an easy favorite according to odds. In this case, we would not recommend a prediction of the home side, especially since the home side will take some risks at the latest in the course of the game in order to reach the semi-finals. We expect a competitive match in which most goals will only be seen after the change of sides.
With a strong winning streak Panathinaikos Athens last reported back in the Greek upper house. The green-whites currently occupy fourth place in the Super League and are therefore expected to take part in the championship round. On the last match day Panathinaikos suffered a derby defeat against city rival AEK Athens. So there were two losses in a row within a few days. Already in the quarter-final first leg of the Greek Cup, the team of Georgios Donis had an away defeat at PAOK Saloniki. The semi-finals will be difficult to achieve after the 0: 2 in Saloniki. The fact that Panathinaikos Athens has the potential to beat the reigning champions has already been proven in the league. The green-whites from Athens won 2-0 against PAOK Saloniki almost two weeks ago. If there is now the same result in the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, it is at least in the extension. In front of their home crowd, Panathinaikos Athens has been unbeaten in the last nine home games across all competitions. Eight of nine home games were won. In addition, the green-whites kept the white vest seven times. We would not rule out another win for the green-whites at home on Wednesday evening. Whether it will be enough to get ahead in the end remains rather questionable. Georgios Donis will have no serious losses at home against PAOK.
PAOK Saloniki, meanwhile, is struggling with some problems outside of football. Because PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis also owned Skoda Xanthi, the two clubs faced forced relegation recently. A new law prevented the incumbent master from being relegated for the time being, but point deductions seem to be inevitable. This would reduce the hopes of successfully defending the title. As the current table constellation shows, Olympiacos Piraeus and PAOK Saloniki are fighting for the title. This duel is likely to continue in the championship round. PAOK Saloniki received just the second defeat of the season in the Super League just two weeks ago. In Athens, the reigning champions lost out against Panathinaikos. PAOK Saloniki succeeded in revenge in the quarter-final first leg of the Greek Cup. Goals from Vierinha and Varela gave the black and white a 2-0 home win. Last weekend there was the next victory for PAOK with the 4: 0 against OFI Crete. Given the strong home record (10-2-0) of PAOK Saloniki, the last results were not exactly surprising. As expected, the ticket for the semi-finals should be purchased on Wednesday evening. Coach Abel Ferreira will only have two losses in Athens. With the plump game plan, changes in the starting eleven cannot be ruled out.
Our recommendation tip for Panathinaikos - PAOK: BTS / NO @ 1.72