Panathinaikos
- Panathinaikos will be looking to consolidate their place in the top six of the Super League table with a win over an OFI side desperate for the points to move up the table.
- Rafa Benítez’s side are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, which have included a gritty penalty shootout triumph over Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League.
- Panathinaikos have conceded just three goals in their last five matches in all competitions, underlining Rafa Benítez’s defensive organisation.
OFI
- OFI’s form has been mixed with two wins, two draws and a defeat in their last five in all competitions.
- They will sit deep and try to be as compact and disciplined as possible while looking to release their pacey forwards into the game on the counterattack.
Head-to-Head
Panathinaikos have won four of the last five Super League meetings with OFI , including a 2-0 away win a few weeks ago.
Key Players
- Eddie Salcedo has been OFI’s biggest goal threat this season and has been the key to their counter-attacking game, but he is also clinical from limited chances.
- Thiago Nuss has been their most creative player.
- Taxiarchis Fountas links the play well with Salcedo and Nuss and brings experience and finish to the frontline.
Betting Insights
- OFI are 6.0 to win this game, which is a huge price considering Panathinaikos are 1.48 to win and the draw is 4.0.
- We think the visitors have a chance to get on the scoresheet if they can win the midfield battle and catch the home side on the break, but Panathinaikos are clearly superior in quality and will have a lively home crowd behind them.
- Over 2.5 goals is a good price at 1.77 given Panathinaikos have been scoring freely in Europe and OFI have been involved in some open, end-to-end affairs recently.
Prediction
Back the home team to secure the victory at short odds of 1.48 with a 2-0 correct score forecast, although 2-1 could be more likely if OFI can take something from the match.
