AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos Prediction: Athens’ best in direct duel

As for the cherry on the top of the cake this Sunday we will see a match between the best teams in Athens AEK Athens and Panathinaikos. The hosts are undefeated and will try to continue their pursuit of first place, while Panathinaikos are looking for a positive result before their match in Europe and boosting their confidence.

Form: DWWDW

AEK has two draws in the first five rounds of the Greek Super League, against Lamia (1-1) and Kalithea (0-0), and this is the first derby for them this season. They are determined to bring back the title, but it won’t be so easy. The competition for the trophy this season is strong, maybe even the strongest in the past 10 years. At home they have 2 wins and a draw against Lamia, 6 goals scored, and only 1 conceded, but as I said this is the biggest challenge for them this season.

Form: WDDWW

Panathinaikos can’t be very satisfied with their performances and position in the table. They are in 7th place with 8 points, 2 wins, 2 draws and a defeat. In their first derby this season they played a draw against PAOK away, and in the last round, they won 3:1 against Panserraikos. Next week they will have an important match in the first round of the Conference League against Borac Banja Luka, and it certainly is on their mind. However, this is the derby of Athens, and I expect 100% of them as well from AEK.

In their last 5 matches, AEK won twice, Panathinaikos once, and one match ended in a draw. Maybe the situation is better in AEK, they aren’t playing in Europe and got over it so now they want to dominate the league. Panathinaikos on the other hand, are still looking for the right balance and form, and now when the Conference League starts it will be even more difficult for them. I expect a home win in this derby, and AEK to show their strength in dominance.