It's a crucial game

Aris were defeated 4-0 against AEK in OAKA in the previous round of Super League. Although they conceded a goal early, they tried to equalize before the halftime. Thinks changed in the second half, AEK were clearly superior and scored another three goals. That defeat (4th in the last 5 games), as well as their average performance lately, dissatisfied both their fans and the management, who started to grumble about the players and the coach. Now they are in 8th place having 12 points after 8 rounds. On Wednesday they won 2-1 Aittitos Spaton and they are very close to qualify to the first '16' of the Cup.

Olympiakos made an impressive start this season, but their latest performances aren't that satisfying. The previous round against Apollon Smyrnis in home, they managed to score at 90' and get the three pointer (1-0). After PAOK's draw yesterday in Peristeri, they are in -7 from the first place, having 16 points and tonight their goal is to win to keep fighting for the title. On Thursay they registered a 2-0 away win against Panahaiki and secured their qualification to last '16' of the Cup.

Both teams want this win badly, but they aren't in their best momentum. Their defensive problems make them concede goals quite easily and based on their strong attacking lines I expect BTTS.