Panathinaikos is all set for a major battle against current league leaders Aris in a clash that could have major implications on their campaign as they fight to maintain relevancy in the title race.

The “Trifylli” faces the “yellow-blacks” at the Olympic Stadium on Monday morning (AEDT) in the headline fixture of the Greek Super League’s ninth round, and the tables are slightly reversed as it is the Thessaloniki side that finds itself in better form heading into the game.

Aris is riding high after four straight wins in the league, a run of form that has helped them ascend to the top of the table.

The Greens stand to gain a lot by winning as it would narrow the current five-point gap between themselves and their opponents, though equally cannot afford to lose or even draw if they wish to prove themselves as title contenders.

Panathinaikos will be sure to give it their all while Aris will be hoping their strong momentum can steer them towards victory, especially since the “Trifylli” will be extra fatigued after their midweek European fixture with English heavyweights Chelsea.

PAOK will pay close attention to the result as they strive to go outright first once more when they play OFI at “Toumba” Stadium.

The Thessaloniki giants are equal on points with their crosstown rivals, a fact they hope will change in their favour after this round.

Olympiacos is in search of an away success over Asteras Tripolis to get their league campaign back on track.

The Piraeus outfit has been held to back-to-back draws, the latest one coming against Levadiakos, which has increased the importance of securing maximum points this coming matchday.

AEK, similarly, is also aiming for an away triumph against Panserraikos on Sunday morning to make up for dropping points in their last two fixtures.

Enosi bagged a point in last week’s derby with PAOK (an acceptable result), though their loss to Panetolikos from two rounds ago will have no doubt left a bitter taste in their mouths that they will want to get rid of by defeating their Serres-based opponents.

The in-form Agrinio side is lined up to challenge Volos at home as they look to extend their winning streak to four games and continue to stay remarkably close to the top of the ladder.

Levadiakos is preparing to host Lamia in an intriguing affair between two of the worst performing sides thus far, with victory of great importance to both teams.

The “blue-greens” is probably the team most concerned about winning as, despite proving to be tough to beat with five draws, they have yet to defeat a team this term.

Kallithea, the other team without a win, will also be fighting for a maiden triumph when they compete against Atromitos at home in the round’s closing fixture on Monday morning.

Greek Super League Round 9 fixtures (AEDT)

Panetolikos-Volos: 1am, Sun 27 Oct

Levadiakos-Lamia: 1.30am, Sun 27 Oct

Panserraikos-AEK: 4am, Sun 27 Oct

Asteras Tripolis-Olympiacos: 2am, Mon 28 Oct

Panathinaikos-Aris: 3am, Mon 28 Oct

PAOK-OFI: 6am, Mon 28 Oct

Kallithea-Atromitos: 6.30am, Mon 28 Oct