The Athens derby between AEK and Panathinaikos, which takes place tomorrow in New Philadelphia, is considered decisive not only for the two teams, but also for PAOK and Olympiacos, who do not give up their title claims. Although they are ten points behind the Greens, they hope they can close the gap before reaching the final stretch of the playoffs.

Both have shown stability in recent games, even if they are in for a surprise in football. As it was in Ioannina, where AEK lost three points… off schedule. A fact that led to the “depreciation” of Panathinaikos due to two consecutive draws in Neapoli and Leoforos.

The team of Ivan Jovanovic, despite the return to victories in Livadia, shows that they have lost their rhythm and are called upon to at least maintain a lead of seven points from the opponent tomorrow. Even if he manages to “run away” with a three-pointer, he will again be able to feel … at ease. On the contrary, the hosts cannot count on any other result than victory.

Just like PAOK and Olympiacos. The former have an easier task in Lamia today, in theory, and the champions, even with 10,000-plus fans in Volos, do not have to repeat tomorrow the performances they were used to before the championship break in order to achieve their third victory in a row.