We have reached the semi-final of the Greek Cup and analysis points towards a tense first leg this week.
The game between PAOK and Panathinaikos will take place on the 14th of February at the Stadio Toumbas in Thessaloníki.
Λήξη του αγώνα. Η ομάδα μας περνάει νικηφόρα από τις Σέρρες, επικρατώντας 3-0!#Panathinaikos #PAOFC #PANPAO #StoiximanSuperLeague #slgr pic.twitter.com/QwxmsdjOnW— Panathinaikos F.C. (@paofc_) February 11, 2024
Λήξη του αγώνα. Η ομάδα μας περνάει νικηφόρα από τις Σέρρες, επικρατώντας 3-0!#Panathinaikos #PAOFC #PANPAO #StoiximanSuperLeague #slgr pic.twitter.com/QwxmsdjOnW
The hosts are currently top of the Greek Super League while the visitors are in second place.
PAOK come into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw at home with AEK Athens in the Super League on the weekend.
With the score 0-0 at half time, it was AEK Athens who opened the scoring in the 47th minute and PAOK left it late to equalise, netting in the 89th minute to take a point.
The draw with AEK Athens means PAOK are undefeated in their 8 most recent fixtures in all competitions.
There have been wins over PAS Giannina, Volos NFC, Panathinaikos, and Atromitos in the Super League plus Volos NFC and Panserraikos home and away in the Greek Cup quarterfinals.
Statistics show PAOK are undefeated in their last 20 competitive home matches in all competitions.
They have won 16 of those 20 games and have conceded just 2 goals in their 5 most recent matches on home soil.
PAOK are undefeated in their last 25 home Greek Cup matches, which is a tremendous record and they will be hoping that run continues with a win in this game.
Panathinaikos travel to the Stadio Toumbas having defeated Panserraikos 3-0 away in the Super League on the weekend.
It took only 8 minutes for Panathinaikos to open the scoring and they added a second goal in the 31st minute. Panathinaikos secured the points with a third goal at the end of the match.
The win over Panserraikos means Panathinaikos are undefeated in their last 3 games in all competitions.
The additional wins have come over Atromitos away in the Greek Cup and Olympiakos at home in the Super League.
Trends show Panathinaikos are undefeated in 5 of their 6 most recent away fixtures in all competitions.
There have been wins over Volos NFC in the league and Atromitos in the Greek Cup. There were draws with AEK Athens in the league and Olympiakos in the Greek Cup, the latter ending with a penalty shootout victory.
Panathinaikos have won 6 of their last 8 away Greek Cup games and have kept a clean sheet in 7 of those 8 matches in the competition.
Team news: PAOK are expected to start with Mbwana Samatta up-front, supported by Andrija Živković and Taison.
Panathinaikos are likely to have Andra Šporar leading the line with Bernard, Benjamin Verbič, and Sebatian Palacios providing the creativity.
The stats show both teams as a defensive force when it comes to home and away cup matches, respectively. Therefore, this one could end level with under 2.5 goals scored, meaning we could be in for a thrilling second leg.