PAOK-Aris: Derby of character and proofs

PAOK and Mars cross their “swords” at the Toumba stadium (19:30) in the big derby of its 11th game Super League 1.

A derby of proofs, but also answers for the two teams, after resounding “cufflinks” who suffered last week from Atromitos (2-0) and PAS Giannina (0-5). The game will be televised by Novasports Prime and radio by bwinΣΠΟΡ FM 94,6.

THE “Biceps of the North” wants to leave behind the “shock” defeat by Atromitos in Peristeri, but also the “white” away draw on Thursday with Slovan Bratislava and return to victories and good performances. Razvan Lucescu’s team is in an unprecedented situation and is looking for answers, as for the first time this season it counts two consecutive games without a win.

At the same time, by last May has to stay at zero for two consecutive 90 minutes, since this year he has scored in 16 of his 19 games in all competitions. In the games, the Romanian coach counts two important absences, but also a return. Specifically, the Vierinia and Crespo, with their names added to the absences of Douglas Augusto and Nelson Oliveira. On the contrary, o Sverir Ingason was included in the mission for the first time this year, after his many months of absence.

On the other hand now, the “Yellows” come from the historic home broadcast against PAS Giannina. A result that constantly shook the edifice of Akis Mantzios and while up to that point was on the rise with five wins and a draw in the previous seven games, while in the first ten “turns” of the championship had conceded just six goals.

Regarding the preparation of the mission, the 52-year-old technician can not count on his services Bertoglio, who is serving the last match of his sentence. On the contrary, o Mateo Garcia overcame the problem he was facing and is normally available to the team.

It is a common secret that apart from the prestige of winning a derby like tonight, but also the psychological uplift that the three-pointer will bring, both teams have a huge scoring motivation. On the one hand, PAOK, which is already there at -10 from the top and has no other margins to lose points, on the other hand Mars is lagging behind three points out of six.

Referee of the match will be the Scotsman Robert Madden, assisted by David Rum’s compatriots, David McGucci, while Aristomenis Diamantopoulos will perform the duties of the fourth.

Finally, as far as delivery is concerned, this will be the number one 120th derby in their history. PAOK has 47 victories, Aris 30, while 42 matches ended in a draw (32-18-9 at home). It is noteworthy that if the “Northern Biceps” prevails tonight it will be the first time since 1995 which will reach the three consecutive victories on Mars in championship level.

Shipments:



PAOK: Paschalakis, Zivkovic, Taylor, Lyratzis, Rodrigo, Mihai, Varela, Michailidis, Ingasson, Cindley, Esiti, Swab, Kurtic, El Kantouri, Murg, Biseswar, Mitrikov, A. Zif.

Mars: Cuesta, Dennis, Bruno Gama, Mateo Garcia, Iturbe, Camara, Sasha, Brabets, Fabiano, Mancini, Entiage, Sakic, Dzego, Matija, Benaluan, Christian Lopez, Sundgren, Goumez, Ganes.

Possible elevens:



PAOK (Razvan Lutsescu): Paschalakis, Taylor, Varela, Michailidis, Siddklay, Swab, Kurtic, Kantouri, Biseswar, Zivkovic, Sfinderski.

Aris (Akis Mantzios): Cuesta, Fabiano, Sundgren, Brabets, Ghana, Entiage, Sasha, Jego, Gama, Mancini, Camara.