Olympiacos vs AEK: Title battle in the Greek Super League
In Matchday 1 of the Greek Super League Championship Group, we are set for a showdown between the first and second-placed teams as Olympiacos take on AEK. The match will be played on Sunday, April 5, with kick-off at 20:00 CET, and here is a betting tip for the game.
Olympiacos vs AEK: Match facts and head-to-head
- Olympiacos are unbeaten in six consecutive matches: three draws and three wins.
- Olympiacos have kept clean sheets in their last three matches.
- AEK have lost one of their last 12 matches.
- AEK are unbeaten in 13 consecutive away matches.
- AEK boast the second-best attack in the Super League with 49 goals scored.
- Olympiacos have the best defence in the league, conceding just 11 goals.
- AEK have won 49% of their matches this season to nil, Olympiacos 41%.
- This season, AEK have won 9% of their matches without conceding, Olympiacos 10%.
- In 32% of matches this season, Olympiacos have scored in both halves.
- The previous head-to-head meeting between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Olympiacos vs AEK: Match preview
The clash between Olympiacos and AEK promises to be one of the key fixtures in the Greek Super League. It marks the start of the Championship Group and pits the league’s top two sides against each other.
Olympiacos currently sit second with 58 points collected from 26 matches. They are unbeaten in their last six outings, recording three draws and three wins. As the reigning Greek Super League champions, Olympiacos are once again in the title race, although they do not currently occupy top spot.
AEK, meanwhile, will be aiming to hold on to first place, as they lead the Super League standings. After 26 matches, they have amassed 60 points, two more than Olympiacos. They have suffered just one defeat in their last 12 games and are unbeaten in 13 consecutive away fixtures. With such strong form, they travel to face a direct title rival with confidence.
The table remains incredibly tight, with just three points separating the top three teams. AEK lead with 60 points, while PAOK, in third place, have 57. Every point will be crucial in this title race.
Probable line-ups
- Olympiacos: Tzolakis, Bruno Onyemaechi, Biancone, Pirola, Mouzakitis, Scipioni, Chiquinho, Costinha, Podence, Gelson Martins, Taremi
- AEK: Strakosha, Filipe Relvas, Pilios, Vida, Rota, Pereyra, Pineda, Mantalos, Varga, Koita, Jović
Prediction
This is a hugely important match in the race for the Greek title, and we can expect high-quality football. The game is likely to be open and entertaining, so the recommended bet is over 2 goals.
