Our AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos Prediction: 2-1
AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos in the Greece Super League 1 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
AEK Athens's Last Match – AEK Athens vs OFI Crete
AEK Athens will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Greece Cup loss to OFI Crete on January 14. In that match, AEK Athens saw 50% of the ball and created 19 goal attempts, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AEK Athens | 50% | 19 (10) | - | 88 |
 OFI Crete | 50% | 8 (7) | - | 59 |
Panathinaikos's Last Match – Panathinaikos vs Aris Salonika
Panathinaikos must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Greece Cup victory over Aris Salonika in their last outing. In that match, Panathinaikos controlled 50% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Panathinaikos | 50% | 10 (7) | - | 65 |
 Aris Salonika | 50% | 9 (5) | - | 69 |
AEK Athens vs Panathinaikos Stats
Key Stats
| AEK Athens | Panathinaikos | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
AEK Athens are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Panathinaikos average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
AEK Athens 23-9
Panathinaikos 17-10
What are the odds for this match?
AEK Athens to win: @2
Draw: @3.4
Panathinaikos to win: @3.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
AEK Athens (4-4-2) : Thomas Strakosha, Lazaros Rota, Filipe Relvas, Harold Moukoudi, Stavros Pilios, Robert Ljubicic, Razvan Marin, Orbelin Pineda, Mijat Gacinovic, Barnabas Varga, Luka Jovic
Panathinaikos (4-2-3-1) : Alban Lafont, Davide Calabria, Tin Jedvaj, Ahmed Touba, Giannis Kotsiras, Pedro Chirivella, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Facundo Pellistri, Tasos Bakasetas, Anass Zaroury, Andrews Tetteh
AEK Athens 
PAOK Salonika 
Olympiacos 
Panathinaikos 
Levadiakos 
OFI Crete 
Aris Salonika 
Atromitos Athinon 
Volos NFC 
Panetolikos 
Kifisias FC 
Larissa 
Asteras Tripolis 
Panserraikos