PAOK vs AEK Prediction: PAOK must win

With three rounds to go, AEK are the absolute favorite to win and defend the title. There was not even a "d" from the Athens derby in the last round against Panathinaikos, AEK was much better in most of the match, and won 3:0. PAOK on the other hand instead of an easy win and three points, played only a draw against the weakest team in the league Lamia. This Sunday PAOK must win in Thessaloniki and get back in the title race, every other result only gets AEK closer to the title.

Form: DLLLD

PAOK in the last round played a draw as visitors against Lamia, but that result is the same as a heavy defeat for them in the title race. PAOK are in 4th place with 68 points, 7 points less than AEK, and only one more than the 4th placed team Olympiakos. The situation is really tense in the team and among the fans, it seems that the title is getting away from them in the last rounds, the same as last season. PAOK will have to do everything to win this match and continue to dream of the title.

Form: WWWDL

AEK played the city derby in fifth gear, overcame Panathinaikos, and came close to defending the title! Matias Almeida is creating a dynasty in Athens and at the moment there is no better squad than the former Argentine midfielder black and yellow team from Athens. AEK played the game of the season impeccably and showed class to the rivals who were in a subordinate position from the beginning, for which he paid heavily - 3:0 (2:0). This team is showing character and a winning mentality when it’s the most needed and they are on a good way to defend the title.

Considering all competitions, PAOK are winless in their last 5 matches with 3 defeats and 2 draws. They had a similar bad period at the end of the previous season and if they don’t get out of that they will remain without trophies this season as well. Two previous matches between these teams ended in a draw, and I think that this match will end the same way, as AEK knows how to control a match and play on a result.