PAOK vs AEK Match Preview

PAOK entered the pitch in a style at the Thessaloniki derby against Aris, scoring in the first quarter of the match, but the further progress of the game was not the desired result for them. They slowed down, giving Aris the opportunity to revert the scoreline into a comfortable 4-2 win. PAOK suffered their first defeat after 51 league matches, which resulted into dropping them at the second place of the table with 40 points, one point behind the first-placed Olympiacos. However, they performed really well in the Greek Cup by easily winning over OFI in Heraklion 3-0, turning the second leg into an easy task for them.

AEK won over Panaiketolikos 3-1 at OAKA last week. After a mediocre first half with both teams sharing the points 1-1, AEK made clear in the second half that they need all the three points. With these three points, AEK reached a total of 31 points and remains in the 3rd place of the standings, having a 10-point difference from the league leaders Olympiacos.

PAOK will look for a win after their bad result in the local derby, in order to keep them a breath away from the top of the standings. AEK, for their part, after the change in their bench, are undefeated in their 5 last matches and target another a victory to stay into the top three of the table. PAOK are always strong at their home and has every reason to win, but they usually struggle to keep a clean sheet. Both teams to score is my call in this one.