Olympiacos breaks out in Kifissia, Aris builds momentum against Panaitolikos, Samata time for PAOK in Zosimades
The action in the Stoiximan Super League continues with the matches of the 5th matchday on Sunday's schedule. At 17:00, Olympiacos hosts Kifissia at "Georgios Karaiskakis". The "red and whites" count the absolute so far, with 4/4 and goals 11-1. A performance that brings them to the top of the standings, at +1 from Panathinaikos, who however have one match less.
Midweek, Olympiacos was defeated 2-3 by Freiburg in the Europa League group stage. The mistakes of the defense and the non-expulsion of Salai, who sent Ese to the hospital with a broken nose, cost the Piraeus team the result. Breathing is necessary and Martinez intends to rotate against the newcomers.
After an epic 90 minutes in the six-point derby with Panserraikos, Kifisia saved the point with the final... 4-4! It is a mini feat, as Anastasiou's team found themselves 0-3 behind in the 22'(!) but did not surrender their weapons. He took advantage of Hayek's dismissal to make it 2-3, before conceding a fourth goal.
However, Tete in the sixth minute of stoppage time and Botia in... the 11th, found the net forming the final score. With this draw, Kifisia moved up to 9th place and is tied (4) with Aris and Asteras. The goal is salvation, but he will need a great overcoming to succeed.
Olympiacos is looking for a reaction after the first defeat of the season and despite the sure rotation, the difference in capacity with Kifissia is very large. Especially since Anastasiou's team has huge gaps in defense. The combination bet 1(-2) & Jovetic to score at odds of 3.65 on Stoiximan's Bet Builder.
At 17:30, Aris welcomes Panaitolikos to "Kleanthis Vikelidis". After a 3-2 win over Asteras, Manzio's team stood tall in Toumba. He played correctly behind the ball, closed the spaces, maintained his cohesion as well as his concentration, so he got the point in the Thessaloniki derby.
Ares has perspective, however, it is still in the process of mounting and will need time to reach ideal condition. He will hardly be left out of the top six, however a greater distinction can only come through the Cup.
After two consecutive draws against PAS Ioannina and Panserraikos, Panaitolikos was crushed 0-5 by Panathinaikos. Schurer's team appeared unrecognizable, having shown evidence of a hard-nosed, disciplined team on the pitch, but surrendered to the greens without putting up any resistance.
At the same time, it presents a problem in creation and execution, as a result of which it is currently in the penultimate position of the standings. Even with less matches. The goal is to stay and he should be careful not to get involved in serious adventures.
Aris is on a positive momentum, wanting to continue the positive results and slowly finding his feet on the grass. We are still looking for Panaitolikos, who will play behind the ball and look for counterattacks. The 1 & Over 3,5 offside match bet at odds of 3.50 on Stoiximan's Bet Builder.
Sunday's program concludes with the match at 20:30 in Zosimades, between PAS Ioannina and PAOK. a positive sign for the Epiroites in the first four matches. They beat Kifissia, got a point in Agrinio, were beaten 0-1 by Panathinaikos, but recovered to draw 2-2 with Asteras in Tripoli.
A tough team, with good runs and strength in personal duels, PAS can "pave" their way to a carefree season. There is not much talent, but he is disciplined on the pitch and plays for the result.
After the defeat by OFI, PAOK failed to score again in the Thessaloniki derby against Aris. He had the initiative of the movements, but no creative consistency. In the good moments he lacked the cold blood in the execution and thus it was limited to 0-0. With seven points they are -3 from the top and have no room for any more losses this early in the season.
Midweek, however, he achieved a great away victory against Helsinki, in the premiere of the Europa League groups. He trailed in the score at halftime, but led by Despontov (goal & assist) he reached the three points with a reversal for the final in favor of 3-2 at the Bolt Arena.
PAS Ioannina at home is a tough nut to crack for everyone. PAOK regained their confidence with a European win and have a lot of quality up front. The combined bet 2 & Samata to score & PAOK Over 4,5 corners at odds of 5.70 on Stoiximan's Bet Builder.
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