Greek League
2006-11-12 - Ergotelis vs Panathinaikos
A Sports Betting Pick by censor
Ergotelis (10th 11 pts in 9 games 3-1-0 at home)Ergotelis are in the middle of the table, and are doing well in the League as its a new promoted team and their main target is to avoid relegation. They have some good performances so far, a team with good defense and some good players in the frontline. They come from a narrow loss 2-1 away vs Atromitos, in a game they have some complaints from the ref anyway. Midweek they won 3-2 at extra time Eolikos away, a Third Division team, for the Cup. They are good at home, however this is not a hot home ground. Last year Ergotelis, which was a second Division team, won Panathinaikos 1-0 at home for the Cup, and eliminated them. Coach Karageorgiou was a player of Panathinaikos, and PAOK for more years, in the past. In this game they will miss regulars Zapropoulos (D), Junior (F). On the contrary regulars Buele (M), Giantsouk (F) return in the squad.
Panathinaikos (2nd 19 pts in 9 games, 3-1-0 away)
Panathinaikos are second in the table, 2 points behind leaders Olympiakos. They won the derby at home vs Olympiakos 1-0, and the morale is good. They are much motivated to win in their effort for the title. Midweek they won Thrasyvoulos, a Second Division team, 1-0 for the Cup, in a game Panathinaikos played with some substitutes. A team improved defensively, with some good players in the frontline. They will play probably with 4-4-2 formation. In this game Panathinaikos will miss influential striker Papadopoulos, also regular Vyntra, and long time absent Gonzales (M). Regular Ivanzic (M) returns in the squad.
Temperatures are rather low in Greece, and some rainfalls are predicted for Sunday at Crete.
Referee of the game is Kalopoulos.
Teams Form
Eolikos - Ergotelis 2-2 (2-3 ET)
Atromitos - Ergotelis 2-1
Olympiakos - Ergotelis 1-0
Ergotelis - Iraklis 2-1
AEK - Ergotelis 3-1
Thrasyvoulos - Panathinaikos 0-1
Panathinaikos - Olympiakos 1-0
Mlada Boleslav - Panathinaikos 0-1
Iraklis - Panathinaikos 0-1
Panathinaikos - AEK 1-2
Previous results
2005 Ergotelis - Panathinaikos 1-3
2006 Ergotelis - Panathinaikos 1-0 (Cup)
Verdict
Panathinaikos are favourites in this game. They are better team and much motivated. Ergotelis is a difficult opponent at home, and the game will not be easy. Still the guests have the experience to take the win. A possible under as both teams have good defenses, the risk is Ergotelis not to score. A narrow away win looks the more possible result, but the odds are not great. It can be a part of a combo. The value in the Asian look for the home team. A value bet will be the guests to win by 1 goal, as this can be a tight game.
The Pick :
Ergotelis - Panathinaikos 0-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Consider the away win as part of a combo.Another option can be the under 2.5 goals, with small stakes.
