As the gap has narrowed dramatically since the start of the second round, every race from now on will have…traps and danger spots for all title contenders, and every point will count towards the end of the league’s regular season. Such an obstacle will have to be overcome by the pioneer Panathinaikos on Monday in Tripoli, where it is traditionally always difficult for him against the local Asteras. The Greens came out crumpled from the PAOK triple clash and are looking for a foothold to re-enter calmer waters without losing the first place won by the épée since the 1st round. Diudis’ concession to Zagleba Poland does not change the balance as the international goalkeeper has been inactive this year, not shutting down as much as he would like his presence for 5.5 years at Panathinaikos.

The brightest game of the 20th round is undoubtedly tomorrow’s “yellow-black” derby AEK – Ari in “Agia Sofia”, where the Union counts only victories in a row, but will find an opponent injured (from their relegation in the Cup) against him who are looking for the “key” to a spectacular return. Olympiacos welcomes OFI the same day and if they don’t take seriously the losses that Panathinaikos and PAOK suffered against the Cretans at home, they face a payout in the same currency. PAOK hosts Levadeiakos at Toumba and theoretically has the easiest task of all, while the Lamia-Ionikos derby is very decisive in the battle for survival.

Summary of the program (round 20): SATURDAY: 19:30 Volos – Panaitolikos, 20:00 Pas Ioannina – Atromitos, SUNDAY: 16.00 Olympiacos – OFI, 19.30 AEK – Aris, MONDAY: 18.00 PAOK – Levadeikos, 19.30 Lamia – Ionian, 21.00 Asteras Tripoli – Panathinaikos. Rating (19 matches): Panathinaikos 45, AEK 44, PAOK 39, Olympiakos 39, Aris 31, Volos 29, Atromitos 24, Panaitolikos 20, OFI 19, PAS Ioannina 18, Asteras Tripoli 18, Levadeakos 13, Lamia 12, Ionikos 8.