Asteras Tripolis vs Panionios Match Preview

Asteras Tripolis showed a drastic improvement in their latest performances, but still, this has not been clearly reflected in the standings for them, as they are still sitting low in the table. Actually, they are currently placed 12th, however, they are 9 points clear from the 13th-placed, Panetolikos. In the previous round, Asteras Tripolis lost 3-1 to PAOK on the road, in a game that they stood quite well against the hosts. They have registered two consecutive home victories over Xanthi (5-0) and OFI (2-0), while in the Greek Cup they drew against AEK (1-1), in a game that showed a very competitive side and could have even won, if Barrales had scored from the penalty spot at the 70th minute. Milan Rastavac's team is aiming to get as many points as possible, keeping in mind the Super League play-out stage.

It was a bad home defeat for Panionios in the previous round, 1-2 to OFI, and after this outcome, their chances to stay in the Greek Super League are really slight. This result was their 7th consecutive defeat in the league, having scored 2 goals and conceded 17 in these games! If we also add their recent two cup matches against Panaitolikos, their negative streak extends to 9 games without a single victory.

Asteras Tripolis have been in a pretty good shape lately, certainly, much better than this of Panionios. I think they are able to win tonight against the frustrated and disappointing Panionios.