PAOK Thessaloniki vs Panathinaikos Athens Prediction & Betting Tips - Superleague

Prediction published on 28/01/2024, 05:08  by Devesh Jaganath in Football Predictions

The undisputed pick of the matches in the Greece Super League this weekend will see PAOK take on Panathinaikos on Sunday evening. The hosts currently lead the league standings by a goal difference of just four, with both teams entering this match on 44 points after 19 league games. PAOK have been excellent this season after only managing fourth place last term. They will come into this match with excellent momentum after completely dominating Volos NFC and running out 5-1 winners last weekend. That result extended their current win streak to four matches, during which time they scored 15 goals and conceded just one. The Double-Headed Eagle of the North are also unbeaten at home this season, winning nine of their ten games and they have conceded only two goals on home soil. These two played out a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture, but the hosts are the favourites heading into this match. 

Meanwhile, Panathinaikos were edged to the title in the playoff rounds last season and look likely to be pushed all the way again this term. While a win here will give either side the outright lead in the league standings, a loss could see them drop to third place, with AEK Athens just two points behind. The Greens suffered disappointment in midweek as they were beaten in the first leg of the Greek Football Cup quarter-final by Atromitos. However, they did send out a much-changed side in that encounter, likely due to the importance of this match. In league terms, the visitors are unbeaten in their last five matches with four wins and they scored two or more goals in each of those games. Despite being the underdogs here, Panathinaikos are unbeaten in their last three matches against this opponent, winning once and drawing the other two.