The stakes are high for Aris as the league turns to them to stymie Panathinaikos’ phenomenal start, with the Greens possibly at their most vulnerable after a very rough match last weekend.
PAO takes on the Thessaloniki outfit at “Apostolos Nikolaidis” stadium on Monday morning (AEDT) in the premier fixture of the Greek Super League’s ninth round.
Aris will hope they can catch the Green machine in a moment of weakness, with many of their starting players still recovering from an intense and tough game against Lamia last round which saw five players come off with injuries.
PAOK faces Asteras Tripolis at “Toumba” stadium and they will be raring to go after a magnificent away triumph over Olympiacos’ last matchday.
Giannina travels to play Ionikos in a 12th vs 14th encounter, with the Nikaia side in dire need of three points in order to ignite what has been a tame beginning to their league term.
Olympiacos battles Panetolikos away on Sunday morning in a crucial match for the reigning premiers who are currently ten points off of first.
Volos is looking to stretch their winning streak to five when they contest with Atromitos at “Peristeri” Stadium, with the Magnesia side looking to preserve their place in the top three.
AEK goes away to challenge Levadiakos on Tuesday morning and they too are looking for their fifth straight success as they look to keep in range of the league leaders (currently six points ahead).
OFI hosts Lamia in the round’s closing match and both sides could do with three points, having each had fairly uninspired campaigns thus far.
Greek Super League Round 9 fixtures (AEDT)
Atromitos-Volos: 03.00, Sun 23 Oct
Panetolikos-Olympiacos: 03.30, Sun 23 Oct
Ionikos-Giannina: 00.00, Mon 24 Oct
Panathinaikos-Aris: 03.30, Mon 24 Oct
PAOK-Asteras Tripolis: 03.30, Mon 24 Oct
Levadiakos-AEK: 02.00, Tue 25 Oct
OFI-Lamia: 04.00, Tue 25 Oct
