PAOK vs AEK Athens FC Match Preview

PAOK welcomes AEK at Toumpa stadium for the 23rd matchday of the Greek Super League.

PAOK lost two points last Monday playing a 2-2 draw in Tripoli against the local Asteras, a result that disappointed them. They dominated throughout the whole match and had a two-goal lead, but in stoppage time they conceded twice and left two points.

After this outcome, PAOK reached 44 points and remained in 4th place in the Super League, having 7 points less than the leader Panathinaikos.

Another recent victory for AEK, the previous matchday easily prevailed at OPAP Arena 3-0 over Levadiakos.They dominated from the beginning of the match and they went to the break with a two-goal lead and with a man more on the pitch. Thus, in the replay, they had the opportunity to lower their pace, however, they found a third goal in the last minutes for the final 3-0.

This was AEK's 5th consecutive victory in the league and at the end of the 22nd matchday, they found themselves in 2nd place with 50 points, one less than the leader Panathinaikos, having 4 points more than 3rd-placed Olympiakos and 6 more than 4th-placed PAOK, having also one match in hand.

This is one traditional Greek derby between two sides that are in very good form. PAOK has the home advantage, having possibly the noisiest crowd in the league, while AEK comes from consecutive winning results, away from home. However, the visitors look vulnerable in defense. Both sides need a positive result in this one and I expect an interesting match with some goals. My pick is BTTS at odds of evens.