Panathinaikos and PAOK caused a huge fan upset this week, both falling to newly promoted clubs, with PAOK especially angry at its double loss.
PAOK lost its Champions League dreams when it failed to secure a home win in a group rematch against FC Shalke, and failed again against newly promoted Panaitolikos 0-2.
It will have a chance to reap back some points and some luck next Monday, when the team goes up against promoted Panionios. PAOK at least has the home advantage, but luck still might not be on their side. They’re up against Panionios who managed a strong 3-0 win against crowd favourites Panathinaikos.
As a former powerhouse, Panathinaikos are trying to rebuild after a disappointing last season, and the easy loss didn’t boost fan’s expectations.
Despite it being early days, the Greens will need to get some momentum to really have a chance at leading the ladder for most of the season.
They’re up against Veria tomorrow, who have had better luck in the opening rounds, with a win and a draw already under their belt. They currently sit second on the ladder.
Title defenders Olympiakos have had a great start to the season, securing another win this week and standing on the top of the ladder at 6 points.
Up against Antromitos on Sunday, Olympiakos came from behind to manage a 2-1 win, with Javier Saviola netting his first goal for the Piraeus team.
Stefano Napoleoni gave Atromitos the lead in the 47th and David Fuster equalized in the 51st for the defending champion.
Newcomer Kalloni notched its first ever win in the top flight, 2-0 at Aris, and Platanias drew 1-1 at Asteras.
Meanwhile, Cyprus is gearing up for their season start this week, with the First League Phase A to open tomorrow with Anorthosis up against Omonia Nicosia.
The Cypriot teams have had better luck in the pre-season and in Europa League than the Greek, with Apollon Limassol and APOEL still competing in the Europa League.
