PAOK vs AEK Match Preview

The first big derby of the 2021-2022 season for the Greek Super League will be held in Toumba this Sunday.

PAOK had a bad start at their opening game in their home as PAS Giannina defeated them. They continued with two great away wins in Tripoli and Agrinio and now they return in front of their fans aiming at the first home victory.

On the other hand, AEK had an easier schedule. They won at home 2 teams that will fight to stay in the category (Ionikos and Lamia) and played a 3-3 draw with OFI in Heraklion, in a match that until the 78th minute they were ahead in the score with 0-3.

The two double-headed eagles are title contenders for one more year. Of course, the first rounds of the league are very important for both of them. They seem to be at the same level right now and the derby is expected to be judged on the quality of the players and their will to win.

For PAOK there is only one result in this match, as a second consecutive loss at home will leave him behind in the battle for the title. On the contrary, for AEK even a draw will be a positive result in one of the most difficult homes of the Greek league.

My final call here will be the home win covered by the draw (1 DNB), as I believe it is very difficult for AEK to escape with an away win in this one.