Olympiacos vs AEK Athens Prediction: What is happening with Olympiacos?

This big derby match comes at the worst possible time for Olympiacos. They are winless in their last two matches in the league and dropped down to 4th place with 6 points less than PAOK. The defeat against Lamia in the last round was something that upset everyone on the team. AEK on the other hand, are more stable and slowly are reducing the gap between them and the leader. This match will be played without spectators, and it’s a blow for Olympiacos as they always count on their fans' support and full stadium.

Form: LDWWD

In the last round Olympiacos were shocked in Lamia, they lost 1:0 with an early goal. Olympiacos even missed a penalty and were left without any points. They failed to win in the match before it as well, playing only 0:0 against Atromitos and it’s something that worries everyone in the team. If they want to remain in the title race, they must pick themselves up and get a good positive result in this derby. Now Olympiacos are in 4th place with 32 points, 3 points less than AEK and 6 less than PAOK.

Form: WDDLW

When they were knocked out of European competitions, AEK focused on improving their performances in the league and it really happened. In the last 5 matches in the league, they have 3 wins and 2 draws. They are in 3rd position with 35 points, 10 wins, 5 draws and a defeat. As visitors they have 4 wins, 3 draws, and a defeat, but in the last two away matches they played a draw against Panetolikos and Panserraikos, both matches ended 2:2. They will certainly want to use the crisis in Olympiacos and get all 3 points today.

The first match between these teams ended in a draw of 1:1. However, now the situation is very different, the title race is very close and tense and these teams can’t afford any more mistakes and losing points if they want to keep up. It is a shame that this match will be played in an empty stadium, but I think that these teams are motivated enough to give us a proper derby with lots of excitement. Olympiacos must find a way to score in this match as they haven’t scored in the previous two matches, while AEK conceded 4 goals in their last two away matches, which is why I think that both teams will score in this derby match and it will end in a draw.