Ergotelis vs Diagoras Match Preview

Ergotelis welcomes Diagoras for the 1st round of the Greek Super League 2 promotion playoffs.

The hosts prevailed easily over Apollon Smyrnis by 0-3 in the last round of the regular season. They seem ready and competitive to face any opponent to fight for the 2nd spot on the table, a spot that will give them the chance to fight for the promotion in a knock-out matchup against the second to last Super League team.

They have a five-point distance from Xanthi and Levadiakos who are now second-placed but I think that Ergotelis is able to reach the second spot of in this five-round tournament. It's worth mentioning that in the last round of these playoffs they will face the league leaders, Ionikos, and have decent chances to get all three points as their opponent is very close to secure the direct promotion through the 1st spot. 

Diagoras, on the other hand, will compete without any motivation in this playoffs tournament. Their most recent defeat in the regular season was decisive for them as they have finished 11 points behind the 2nd spot and their hopes for promotion virtually do not exist.

The visitors are coming from 4 consecutive defeats on the road, while in the regular season match against today's opponent they suffered a 2-0 defeat.

Ergotelis targets all three points here against an opponent that plays without any goals or motivation in this tournament. In case of a victory, they will stay alive in their fight for the 2nd spot. The offered odds are quite decent for the home side to win, and I think that Ergotelis to win is a value pick in this one.