Panathinaikos v Anorthosis Famagusta

This is a minefield; Athens is in the midst of riots and near marshal law, while Anorthosis are reeling from the arrest of President Andreas Panteli and allegedly the questioning of several of their players around an embezzlement scandal.

Cheques are being rescinded, payment questions – the club are in turmoil. They will go into this match unsure of the financial state of their employers, and will be nervous and uncertain.

Panathinaikos, however, have pride to play for – the chance to bring the feel good factor to the troubled capital. Footballing-wise, they have a strong home record, and have recorded stunning wins over first Bremen and then Inter at the San Siro.

Two differing sets of circumstances – we think that Panathinaikos will react positively, Anorthisis negatively, and that, along with form and quality, points to a home win.

Panathinaikos @ 1.73 (Betfair)