Xanthi take on the visitors PAOK in the quarterfinals of Greek Cup. The match will be played on Thursday, February 9th at Skoda Xanthi Arena (Xanthi).
Xanthi are involved into a battle for highest places in Super League this season. The team is fourth at the moments with 32 points gained in 18 matches. The team had problems with advancing for playoffs of the competition, finishing second in the group with four points gained in three matches. The team also had troubles with OFI, beating them only due to away goal rule, 1-0, 1-2. At the same time, the team is strong at own stadium, taking six wins, three draws and recording only two defeats in 11 home fixtures in all competitions.
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PAOK also show nice results this season and sit behind the hosts with the same 32 points gained in 18 points. The visiting side won their group stage with seven points taken and no goals allowed. The first round of playoffs stage of the cup ended with confident aggregate wins over Panetolikos, 2-0, 4-1. The team had played 18 away matches in all competitions this season, recording 11 wins, three draws and four defeats. We should note the fact that PAOK won all seven of their away matches in past two months with impressive 19-0 aggregate goal difference.
Xanthi and PAOK drew their recent three head-to-heads. The teams are of about the same level and we should expect the hosts of the match to stop winning streak of PAOK and at least avoid home defeat.
Prediction for the match: Xanthi to win with +0.5 Asian handicap.