AEL vs Panaitolikos Match Preview

AEL Larissa started the season with their main goal to claim a spot in the top-six of the standings and to secure their participation in the championship play-offs. Their performance so far showed that they can make it. However, a series of unfortunate results brought Larissa at the 10th place of the table. A place that is certainly not compatible with the quality of the team. They are very strong in their home, actually, their home ground one of the most competitive and tough places for any Super League side to win. When facing Panetolikos at their home, Larissa have a very favorable record, since they have registered 7 wins and only two draws, in the 9 most recent h2h matches.

On the other hand, Panaitolikos has a very questionable season so far. They are currently placed at the 13th place with just 9 points, having the worst offensive line and one of the worst defenses in the Greek Super League with a 12-32 goal difference so far. When playing on the road, Panaitolikos remain the only team without a single victory, with a total of 7 defeats in 9 games away from Agrinio. In the previous round, they drew against Lamia, in a home game that they managed to equalize from the penalty spot, at the 95th minute.

A large gap of quality separates these two teams and their potential is completely different. Larissa needs desperately the three points, in order to return in the top six of the table, so the win in a one-way affair for them. Larissa to win is my call.