Kifisias vs AEK Athens FC

Kifissia welcomes AEK in a no-purpose match for the round of 16 of the Greek cup.

The team of Kifissia have left good impressions so far in the Greek Super League 2 and as it seems they will easily secure their spot in the category. They come from a 1-0 victory over Kallithea, after 2 consecutive defeats.

On the other hand, AEK after their comfortable 4-0 win in the first match will play without any stress in this rematch.

The first odds that the books have offered are based on the difference in the quality of these two teams, which is really huge. However, they have not taken into account two very important factors, the motivation and the bad field of the Kaisariani stadium that Kifissia use as their home.

As we saw in the match between Kifissia and Kallithea, the field of the Kaisariani stadium is muddy and it is difficult to be played there quality football. It is certain that after the 4-0 of the first match, Argyris Giannikis will not risk the participation of his first-choice players as the risk of injury is high. It is therefore expected to line up a much-rotated squad only with substitutes, while it is very likely to give chances to players from the youth team.

On the contrary, for Kifissia, the field is more familiar and a good result against the second-best team of the Super League will give them significant confidence. Qualifying may be an elusive dream but a victory is not at all unlikely.

So I will choose the Asian handicap +1.5 goals for Kifissia, as even if the hosts are defeated, it will be very difficult for them to concede many goals considering the much-rotated squad that AEK will field in this match.