**Iraklis are heavy favorites here** — they've got momentum and better form than an Atromitos side that's basically on life support. 🔴

Iraklis ground out three draws before smashing Asteras, while Atromitos have won zero of their last five and shipped goals to every decent team they've faced. The home advantage at Kaftanzoglio doesn't hurt either.

Key storylines:

- **Iraklis' attack** needs to stay sharp: **E. Koljić** and **K. Kushta** have been clicking, and Atromitos' leaky defense (especially without **L. Lyratzis**) should give them space
- **Atromitos' survival mode** — they can't afford another loss if they want to claw back into contention, but their recent draw vs Kalamata is the only sign they can hold a line
- **V. Sourlis** anchoring midfield for Iraklis will be crucial to controlling the tempo and cutting off Atromitos' few creative outlets

Expected lineups:

- **POT Iraklis**: G. Athanasiadis, V. Meer, Pina, C. Soria, V. Sourlis, Y. Bárcenas, I. López, M. Krainz, E. Koljić, K. Kushta
- **APS Atromitos Athinon**: L. Choutesiotis, J. Uronen, D. Stavropoulos, G. Mitoglou, S. Zuber, S. Moutoussamy, G. Tzovaras, P. Tsantilas, K. Batos

Prediction:

**Iraklis 2–0 Atromitos**. Home side's slight edge in form and fitness should see them cruise to three points. ⚪