Prediction for match AEK Athens — Panathinaikos, 18.01.2026

Match Analysis: AEK Athens vs. Panathinaikos

In the Greek Super League on January 18, AEK Athens will face Panathinaikos. The odds for AEK Athens to win are 2.06, a draw is at 3.22, and Panathinaikos's victory is valued at 3.68. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 45.46% for AEK Athens to win, 29.09% for a draw, and 25.45% for Panathinaikos to win. These figures highlight AEK Athens as the more likely winner, but the gap isn't significant, and Panathinaikos can also pose a challenge. The match promises to be intense, considering the balance of power and the recent match statistics.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, AEK Athens has shown a ball possession rate of 55.8%, averages 2.8 yellow cards, commits 12.8 fouls, and is caught offside 3 times per game. Panathinaikos boasts an even higher possession rate of 59.6%, also 2.8 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 3.2 offsides on average. In their last three games, AEK Athens played as follows: January 11, Aris - AEK Athens 1-1, December 21, AEK Athens - OFI 2-1, December 18, AEK Athens - Universitatea Craiova 3-2. Panathinaikos had these matches: January 11, Panathinaikos - Panserraikos 3-0, December 21, PAOK - Panathinaikos 2-0, December 14, Panathinaikos - Volos 2-1. In their last head-to-head on November 30, Panathinaikos lost to AEK Athens 2-3.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, AEK Athens averages a total of 3.6 goals, scoring 2.6 and conceding 1 goal per game. For Panathinaikos, these figures are more modest: 2.4 goals on average per match, 1.4 scored and 1 conceded. Regarding over/under totals: AEK Athens had 4 out of 5 matches over 2.5 goals, Panathinaikos had 3 out of 5 over 2.5. In the first half, both teams recorded 3 out of 5 over 1.5 goals, and in the second half, AEK Athens had 4 out of 5 over 1.5, while Panathinaikos had only 1 out of 5. Goal intervals show AEK Athens most frequently scores between 0-15, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (25% each), while Panathinaikos scores 40% of their goals in the first 15 minutes. For goals conceded: AEK Athens most often allows goals between 61-75 minutes (27%), and Panathinaikos 50% between 31-45 minutes. Given AEK Athens's high scoring rate and the decent frequency of over 2.5 goals for both teams, betting on over 2.5 goals at 2.08 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

AEK Athens averages 4.6 corners over five matches, while Panathinaikos averages 6.6. The frequency of over 9.5 corners: AEK Athens 3 out of 5, Panathinaikos 4 out of 5. For corner totals, the option of over 9.5 is at 2.27, under 9.5 at 1.52. In corner outcomes, AEK Athens is favored with odds of 1.48. An active game on the wings and a high number of corner kicks are expected, especially considering the attacking style of both teams and their high average numbers in this component.