Asteras Tripolis and Panathinaikos will battle for three points in a Greek Super League matchday 14 clash on Sunday (December 8th). The game will be played at the Theodros Kolokotronis Stadium.
The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 5-1 victory over Zakynthos at the same venue in the Greek Cup round of 16 in midweek. Sean Goss and Julian Bartolo each scored braces while Federico Alvarez scored one goal to help their side book a quarterfinal date with Panionios.
Panathinaikos, meanwhile, claimed a 2-1 comeback away win over Atromitos in the Cup. They went behind to Tom van Weert's fifth-minute strike while Adam Cerin equalized in first-half injury time. Azzedine Ounahi scored the match-winner in the 54th minute.
The Shamrock will shift their attention to the league, where their last game saw them held to a 1-1 draw at home to Atromitos. Asteras' last league game was a 2-1 defeat away to Panserraikos.
The loss left them in eighth spot in the standings, having garnered 16 points from 13 games. Panathinaikos are fourth on 23 points.
Asteras vs Panathinaikos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Panathinaikos have 19 wins from the last 43 head-to-head games. Asteras were victorious on 16 occasions while eight games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Five of the last six head-to-head games have produced less than three goals and also saw one side fail to find the back of the net.
- Panathinaikos are unbeaten in their seven league games (four wins).
- Asteras' last six games across competitions have produced three goals or more.
- Panathinaikos' last five away games have been decided by a one-goal margin,
Asteras vs Panathinaikos Prediction
Asteras got back to winning ways in midweek following a three-game losing streak. Their games in recent weeks have tended to be high-scoring affairs.
Panathinaikos are still searching for a first league title in 14 years. They were seemingly out of the race a few weeks ago, but their impressive run of form, coupled with the top sides wobbling, has opened a window of opportunity.
Rui Vitoria's side are four points off table-toppers Olympiacos and a win here could see them close the gap.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Asteras 1-2 Panathinaikos
Asteras vs Panathinaikos Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Panathinaikos to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals