Greek League
2010-04-11 - Panathinaikos vs Iraklis
A Sports Betting Pick by RedLine
Greek Super League
OAKA STADIUM
Sunday, 11th APRIL 2010 - Kickoff 17:00
This is the match that will most probably crown Panathinaikos Champion of the Greek Super League for 2010.
A full house is expected for this match, and although Panathinaikos will be playing for two results, motivation is high among Panathinaikos players to celebrate in front of a home crowd the title of Greek Champions since 2004.
PANATHINAIKOS
Mission accomplished last Wednesday against Giannena, poor football from both sides and 0-0 the final score for the 2nd leg match, and PAO is in the final to claim the Greek cup against Aris Thessalonikis.
Manager Nikos Nomplias after resting some players on the midweek cup game, now has focused on Sunday match against Iraklis for the Championship.
Even though a draw is enough to win the title, manager, players and directors of the team do not wish to take any risks, and will look out to secure the win and give the fans the chance to have a fiesta and celebrate at home ground.
The only absence will be central back Sariegi due to the red card from the Cup match, beside him all regular players will be back and no injuries are reported till date, so a full squad is expected.
The approach of Sundays match from manager Nikos Nomplias is quite clear: "Mathematically we need one more point to be the official champions but I prefer we get the whole six points from the two remaining games and it is clear that my players have the same attitude and wish to celebrate with our fans over a victory against Iraklis".
IRAKLIS
Iraklis has done well with their last results and managed to stay up in the division.
Specially with manager Bumbeko, Iraklis improved in all fields,
their passing, movement, and combination play helped them turn things around fortunately for them.
The directors of the team are pleased with how they have come good and avoided relegation which looked like happening halfway through the year.
There will be a few players missing from Iraklis, most important one will be team’s first goal scorer Jacomb. Also out will be Papasterianos, Lequi , Piloto and Marques.
FORM LAST 6 MATCHES
PANATHINAIKOS (W4-D0-L2)
28/03/2010 ATROMITOS Vs PANATHINAIKOS 0-3
21/03/2010 PANATHINAIKOS Vs OLYMPIAKOS 0-1
14/03/2010 ASTERAS Vs PANATHINAIKOS 0-1
07/03/2010 PANATHINAIKOS Vs LEVADIAKOS 3-0
28/02/2010 PANIONIOS Vs PANATHINAIKOS 0-2
21/02/2010 PAOK Vs PANATHINAIKOS 2-1
IRAKLIS (W3-D1-L2)
28/03/2010 IRAKLIS Vs GIANNENA 2-0
21/03/2010 ERGOTELIS Vs IRAKLIS 1-3
14/03/2010 ATROMITOS Vs IRAKLIS 2-1
07/03/2010 OLYMPIAKOS Vs IRAKLIS 1-0
27/02/2010 ASTERAS Vs IRAKLIS 0-4
20/02/2010 IRAKLIS Vs LEVADIAKOS 1-1
HEAD TO HEAD
26/10/2008 PANATHINAIKOS Vs IRAKLIS 2-2
22/03/2008 PANATHINAIKOS Vs IRAKLIS 1-1
25/02/2007 PANATHINAIKOS Vs IRAKLIS 3-0
11/12/2005 PANATHINAIKOS Vs IRAKLIS 2-2
12/03/2005 PANATHINAIKOS Vs IRAKLIS 0-0
22/02/2004 PANATHINAIKOS Vs IRAKLIS 3-0
ANALYSIS
Can Iraklis become party spoilers and ruin Panathinaikos title claims? At first glance this is not too unrealistic considering current form.
But in my opinion motivation is the key of this match, and motivation is rocket high for Panathinaikos, as they have a chance to claim the title of Champions in front of a packed home crowd.
This will be the last home game for the season and I can’t see Iraklis spoiling the fun for the home team.
There is no doubt Panathinaikos has more quality as a team, plus the fact that he will line up a full squad. On the other hand Iraklis will have key players absent, as well as that they have accomplished their goal to stay up in the division.
THE BETTING VERDICT
I expect a very interesting match, as Panathinaikos is a good attacking team and at the same time really bad at defence, so over 2.5 goals are most possible since Iraklis will play relaxed with nothing really to lose, apart from 3 points.
The Pick :
PANATHINAIKOS TO WIN 3-1
