Panetolikos vs Olympiacos prediction and betting tips on December 18, 2023
As Monday won't feature much interesting football, it makes sense to focus on the Greek championship, where in the 14th round, Panetolikos will face Olympiacos. The match forecast for these opponents has been published on our resource.
Panetolikos
The "Red and Whites" do not have a significant history and are relatively unknown beyond Greece. Panetolikos returned to the elite of Greek football this season after a 12-year absence. The main goal for the team is to establish itself in the top division, and currently, they are ninth out of 14 participants. The club is not in the best form, having not won a league match in four consecutive games, earning only one point during this period.
Olympiacos
Olympiacos needs no introduction, being one of the most decorated clubs in Greece and a regular participant in various European competitions. This season, the "Legends" competed in the UEFA Europa League group stage, finishing third behind West Ham and Freiburg. Now, they must continue their campaign in the UEFA Europa Conference League. In the domestic league, the team is in fourth place, trailing the leader by only 3 points. In the last round, Olympiacos failed to secure a victory away against Volos, drawing 2-2.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Olympiacos has not lost an away match in the championship, securing three wins and two draws.
- Panetolikos is on a three-game losing streak in the league.
- Olympiacos has won all head-to-head encounters in the top division, with Panetolikos' only victory coming in the Greek Cup.
Prediction
The newcomer faces a formidable giant and title contender. In such circumstances, the guests are considered significant favorites. It's worth noting that the match will be played without spectators, depriving the hosts of an additional advantage. Due to Olympiacos' higher individual skill level, they should control the course of the match. Therefore, we bet on Olympiacos to win with a -1.5 goal handicap.