The time of the big final in the Greek Cup has arrived for Panathinaikos and PAOK. The 'greens' for the first time after 2014 have the opportunity to claim a trophy, when they had met with 'Dikefalos' in a Cup final prevailing with the emphatic 4-1. A good period of title drought has followed since then, so the excitement and anxiety for Saturday night is high in the 'clover' camp.
PAOK was left out of the top race in the Super League since December, it had a very positive presence until the quarterfinals of the Europa Conference League, but the only prospect of successfully completing the season comes through the OAKA derby. 'Dikefalos' has won the tournament four times in the past five years and aspires to make it 5/6 in this year's final.
Atromitos, Volos, Anagennisi Karditsa and Lamia were eliminated by Panathinaikos on their way to the institution and despite their defeat in Toumba for the last match of the playoffs, where Jovanovic advanced extensively, they are in good condition. It was preceded by an undefeated 13 games, with a record of 10 wins and three draws. The only problem for the 'greens' is the punished Makeda in view of the final, all the others are available and ready for battle.
AEL, AEK and Olympiakos failed to stand in the way of PAOK's claims to the Cup, with Lutsescu's team completing its preparations for the final in Thessaloniki. Except for Michaelides, everyone is available for the Romanian coach, however it is a question the situation of Vierinia, Augusto and Cantouri who returned from injury.
Panathinaikos is very thirsty for the trophy, a lot will depend on the performance of Sebastian Palacios. Jovanovic is betting on Argentina, who are in excellent form in the second half of the season and have a total of 13 goals and 3 assists this year. Palacios to score in the OAKA final, at odds of 3.45 in Stoiximan. A lot of play will go through Aitor's feet, with the Spaniard being the most productive player of the 'greens' overall in the season, with a record of 8 goals and 10 assists. Aitor to give an assist in the final, at odds of 4.00 to Stoiximan.
PAOK wants in turn to close the season solemnly. And data expects a lot from Jasmine Kurtic, the player - orchestra of 'Dikefalos' for this year. The experienced Slovenian midfielder, with a lot of quality in his game, knows how to read the game perfectly and despite the fact that he plays in measures that do not favor the threat, he is the first scorer of his team with 18 goals. Kurtic should also score in the OAKA final, at odds of 3.80 in Stoiximan.
Two teams, one the trophy and they both really want it. The final seems very balanced, the tactics, the expediency, the moments, the passion, the will, everything will play its role and the title will be judged in detail. The combined choice of goal / goal, over 8,5 corners & over 5,5 cards in the match at odds of 5.40 at Stoiximan Bet Beter.
* Odds may be subject to change.
