Super League Round 2 (11/09 - 12/09)

Asteras Tripolis v PAOK
Atromitos v Iraklis
Olympiacos v Kerkyra
Aris v Panathinaikos
Xanthi v Panionios
Olympiacos Volou v Ergotelis
Larisa v Kavala
AEK v Panserraikos



Saturday, September 11

Atromitos v Iraklis

Verdict: Atromitos were a bit unlucky to come away with nothing, from their first round match against Larisa, losing 1-0 from a Stelio Venetidi credited goal even though it was Cousin who accidentally sloted the ball in the back of the net
So Atromitos will look to bounce back at home with a full squad at hand for coach Giorgo Doni.
Iraklis must feel very confident coming into this game after another great result at home against Olympiako. The home team trailed in most of that match but thanks to super sub and Greek U19 starlet Apostolo Vellio who scored the winner late in the 86th minute Iraklis saw off a tough challenge early in the season.
Dimitrios Eleftheropoulos will make it tough for Atromito to find an answer up front. The experienced goalkeeper was best on ground against his former club last game round, while Bogdan Mara and Karim Soltani could cause worries for the Atromitos defence.

Pick: Iraklis +0.5AH @2.11 (188bet, 7 units)
Atromitos 1 - 1 Iraklis

Olympiacos v Kerkyra

Verdict: Returning from International Euro Qualifiers then Olympiakos will have a few players well rested judging by the Greek NT's efforts against Georgia and Croatia. Even more so will be Melberg who got sent off in the first half of Swedens match against San Marino(???). With Pantelic still not fully fit and Nemeth not picked in the final 18 squad due to his late arrival from International duty Olympiakos will once more depend on Mitroglou upfront while still try to get the rest of the team to play as a unit.
Kerkyra had a great start against AEK last round and managed an impressive 2-1 win at home even though they got strongly outplayed. Babis Tenes then will be without Charidimo Micho due to injury and also without Henry Pernia and Neven Markovic (awaiting blue cards). Venetis, Majstorovic and Labropoulos are following light training to overcome injuries while Athanasios Tsigas is doubtful with flu symptoms. We must note then that 5 of the 7 names mentioned are defenders.

The major worry for Olympiakos then is that of Stoltidi and Epstein who both make their return to Karaiskaki playing for the first time against and not with Olympiakos. The latter of course will be more dangerous being that Epstein signed for Olympiakos in the start of the season and was shifted out before he could play a single game with the club.

Pick: Olympiacos -1.5AH @1.75 (bet365, 5 units)
Olympiacos 2 - 0 Kerkyra


Sunday, September 12

Larisa v Kavala

Verdict: Back to back home games for Larisa then after a terrific start, with a 1-0 win against Atromito last game round, Larisa will look to continue winning ways.
The major question is if Larisa is actually capable of scoring a goal as they had plenty of problems doing so in their opening match.
So Larisa once more dreaming of their new stadium being built and to be completed by May 2035 and of course those glory days of 87/88... while Kavala dreaming a bit smaller and somewhat more realistic. The fans had tried to organise an excursion to Larisa for the upcoming game but failed to see it to fruition. Not to worry though because if Cardozo doesn't turn up for them in that midfield Kavala might look at a
permanent excursion.

Pick: Larisa 0,-0.5AH @1.61 (10bet, 8 units)
Larisa 0 - 0 Kavala