Smyrnis vs Asteras Tripolis Match Preview

This is a derby for two bottom-placed teams of the Greek Super League in Rizoupoli, where Apollon Smyrnis host Asteras Tripolis.

After the 11 goals conceded in the first 3 matches, Apollon Smyrnis' management decided to replace Giannis Petrakis on their bench. In the next 2 matches with Gianluca Festa on the bench, "Elafra Taxiarxia" showed a clear improvement in defense, keeping their net clear. However, they did not manage to get their first victory in the league, something they want to do in this one against Asteras. After the draw in a difficult home like that of Aris, the team has clearly better psychology and is ready for their first win.

The team of Tripoli started the new season with the aim for the play-off spots again, but so far they are not doing well at all, as a result of which they are in the last position of the rankings without having any victory yet. In fact, they had not scored at all, until the consolation goal that they found in their latest defeat, 2-1 to Volos. In Rizoupoli, Asteras Tripolis will look for their first victory, although a draw will not be a bad result for the Tripoli team.

These two teams have had the same destiny till now and this results in the odds being equally divided between home/away win and draw. There is a perfect balance in their record so far, with 2 draws and 3 defeats for each team. However, I think that the hosts have a small advantage as they will play at home, and with the arrival of the new coach, they show obvious signs of improvement. My choice will be the double chance 1X, as the draw also looks like a very likely result here.