The Hellenic Championship’s top sides will have their fitness and squad depth tested this week as each squares up with easier opposition on paper following their European assignments, with Panathinaikos striving to protect their four-point lead in a match with Kifisia.

The “Trifylli” travels away to face a stubborn Kifisia outfit on Monday morning (AEDT) in the Greek Super League’s 11th round, and the visitors will be accepting nothing less than a win as they continue to push their case for the premiership.

The hosts have shown their ability to stymie their opponents, having drawn five times this season, including last week when they held AEK to a 1-1 stalemate.

The Greens will have to be at their best to secure maximum points and protect their advantage heading into the international break.

Olympiacos goes on the road to face Asteras Tripolis as they look to overcome last matchday’s terrible loss to PAOK.

The “red-whites”, who are still waiting on a decision on their appeal against the sanctions suffered in relation to the derby with Panathinaikos, will definitely be motivated to perform, especially given their close proximity with the top of the ladder.

AEK battles Lamia at “Agia Sophia” ground in what they could perceive as perfect timing after the Fthiotida club’s unbeaten streak was broken last round, with Enosi another side firmly in the mix with the other top clubs this season.

PAOK takes on Panetolikos at “Toumba” Stadium in a bid to build upon their mighty triumph over Olympiacos in their previous league fixture.

The Thessaloniki giants are also aiming to maintain their position near the top as the competition promises to deliver another thrilling and unpredictable title race.

Aris challenges last-placed Volos away on Sunday morning in what is a must-win for the “yellow-blacks” as they persist to get their very inconsistent season thus far back on track.

For the Magnesia side, another game without loss would likely do wonders for their confidence as they find themselves currently stuck in the middle of a relegation battle.

OFI plays Giannina at home in an effort to overturn their recent bad form of two losses and a draw, which has seen them drop out of the top six after a strong start to the season.

Atromitos is seeking their third straight success when they host Panserraikos in what looms as a well-balanced affair, given the Serres club has won three of their last five games.

Greek Super League Rd 11 fixtures (AEDT)

OFI-Giannina: 02.30, Sun 12 Nov

Atromitos-Panserraikos: 04.00, Sun 12 Nov

Volos-Aris: 05.00, Sun 12 Nov

PAOK-Panetolikos: 02.30, Mon 13 Nov

AEK-Lamia: 04.30, Mon 13 Nov

Asteras Tripolis-Olympiacos: 05.30, Mon 13 Nov

Kifisia-Panathinaikos: 06.30, Mon 13 Nov