Panathinaikos vs Giannina and betting tips on January 3, 2024
Among the football events on Wednesday, it is worth paying attention to the confrontation between Panathinaikos and Giannina. The match prediction for these opponents has been compiled by our specialists.
Panathinaikos
Not long ago, Panathinaikos was leading the championship, but two unnecessary stumbles pushed the club to the second place. However, they are only one point behind the top spot. In the last round, the team defeated Volos 3:0 away, with all goals scored in the span from the 64th to the 72nd minute. One of the heroes of the match was substitute striker Alexander Yeremeeff, who managed to score a brace. Now, a serious battle for the championship lies ahead.
Giannina
The current championship is not going well for Giannina, with only 9 points in 15 rounds and occupying the last place in the standings. In the last round, the club failed to secure a home victory against direct competitor Panetolikos, ending in a 0:0 draw, despite the opponent playing with reduced numbers towards the end of the match. The winless streak for the team has reached 15 matches in all competitions, including 14 in the championship. Ioannina's only victory came in the first round. The primary goal for the season is clear: to maintain their place in the elite of Greek football.
Head-to-head statistics and match prediction
The head-to-head encounter in the first round concluded with a hard-fought away victory for Panathinaikos with a score of 1:0. This match features a contender for the title against the main underdog, explaining the low odds for the home team, which continue to decrease. Like all games in the championship, the match will be played without spectators, as Greece has imposed a two-month ban on attendance. We place our bet on Panathinaikos to win with a margin of -1.5 goals.