AEK - OFI Crete: Who will lift the Greek Super Cup?
AEK
OFI Crete
On Wednesday, August 12, we will see the Greek Super Cup match between AEK and OFI Crete, kicking off at 19:00 CET. I am offering a bet on this encounter.
AEK - OFI Crete: Match preview
Last season, the Greek Super League produced plenty of intrigue and a fierce battle for the title. After 26 rounds, the gap between first and third place was just three points. The fight continued in the Championship Group, but AEK ultimately prevailed. They collected 72 points from 32 matches, finished six points ahead of Olympiacos and became champions for the first time in three seasons. However, things did not go as well for them in the Greek Cup, as they were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Moreover, OFI Crete were the team that managed to beat AEK 1-0 and advance to the semi-finals. In the two-legged semi-final, OFI Crete overcame Levadiakos 2-1, before facing PAOK in the final. The two teams produced an excellent game, drawing 2-2 in normal time. The match was decided in extra time, where OFI proved stronger, scoring in the 105+4th minute. It was a truly incredible result and their first domestic cup since 1987.
Match facts and H2H
- AEK have lost just one of their seven friendly matches.
- AEK became champions last season, while OFI won the cup.
- OFI Crete have lost their last three matches.
- OFI Crete won the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Probable line-ups
- AEK: Brignoli, Filipe Relvas, Pilios, Rota, Moukoudi, Pineda, Marin, Pereyra, Jović, Koita, Zini
- OFI Crete: Katsikas, Kostoulas, Poungouras, Athanasiou, Androutsos, Krizmanić, Apostolakis, Neira, Shengelia, Fountas, Salcedo
Prediction
Both teams clearly want to make a strong start to the season and lift the trophy. However, in my opinion, AEK look stronger and better prepared, so I am offering a bet on them to win at odds of 1.60.
