Aris Thessalonikis 0-0 AEK Athens FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours AEK Athens FC (36%) — recent form and the head-to-head data both point the same way as Aris Thessalonikis face AEK Athens FC.
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Analysis
AEK Athens FC make the trip to Stadio Harilaou Kleánthis Vikelídis to face Aris Thessalonikis in Super League 1 (matchday 26). The match kicks off on Sunday 9 March 2025 at 17:00 UK time.
Current Form
Aris Thessalonikis's record over their last 10 games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). Last five: W W L W D. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Aris Thessalonikis at home: 7W 1D 2L from their last 10 home games — 2.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.40 — Aris Thessalonikis are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
AEK Athens FC (all games): 7W 1D 2L across their last 10 — 2.20 points per game. Last five: W W W W L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
On the road, AEK Athens FC have gone 6W 0D 4L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. AEK Athens FC are 0.80 PPG clear of Aris Thessalonikis over their recent games (2.20 vs 1.40). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H Analysis
Across the 6 H2H matches in our data, AEK Athens FC have the stronger record — 5 wins to Aris Thessalonikis's 0, with 1 draw.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.2 per game across the 6 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 30 Nov 2024, ended Aris Thessalonikis 0–4 AEK Athens FC — a AEK Athens FC win.
The H2H data backs the away side. AEK Athens FC have won 5 of 6 H2H matches, and at 3.2 goals per game the goals market also points upward — the away win and Over 2.5 combination has a head-to-head case.
Trading Data
Aris Thessalonikis goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 61 games, 30 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games).
AEK Athens FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 61 games, 30 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 77% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; they lead at the break 52% of the time; of the 8 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 50%; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Aris Thessalonikis 48% versus AEK Athens FC 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Aris Thessalonikis 43% | AEK Athens FC 59%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Aris Thessalonikis 1.12 xG and AEK Athens FC 1.12 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Aris Thessalonikis attack 1.021 / defence 0.784 | AEK Athens FC attack 1.245 / defence 0.842. League average goals — home 1.298 / away 1.147. AEK Athens FC have an above-average attack rating of 1.245, which lifts their away xG to 1.12. Aris Thessalonikis have a tight defence (rating 0.784), which is pulling AEK Athens FC's projected output down. Data: built from Aris Thessalonikis's last 51 games and AEK Athens FC's last 51.
Result probabilities: Aris Thessalonikis 35% | Draw 29% | AEK Athens FC 36%. Fair-value odds: Aris Thessalonikis 2.82 | Draw 3.47 | AEK Athens FC 2.80. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 39% | BTTS Yes probability 45% | Total xG 2.24. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 61% — total xG of 2.24 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 55% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, AEK Athens FC are the pick at 36% — marginal model lean. Recent form and the head-to-head data both align with the Poisson read — multi-source corroboration increases confidence in this selection. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on AEK Athens FC if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.24 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 61% — low conviction — though the H2H data averaging 3.2 goals per game across 6 H2H matches points the other way.
Poisson assigns a 55% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Aris Thessalonikis 30% (last 10 home games) | AEK Athens FC 40% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC | Competition: Super League 1, matchday 26 | Venue: Stadio Harilaou Kleánthis Vikelídis • Kick-off: Sunday 9 March 2025 at 17:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Aris Thessalonikis 35% | Draw 29% | AEK Athens FC 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 39% (Under 61%) | BTTS Yes 45% (No 55%) | xG Aris Thessalonikis 1.12 / AEK Athens FC 1.12 • Poisson strength factors: Aris Thessalonikis attack 1.021 / def 0.784 | AEK Athens FC attack 1.245 / def 0.842 | league avg home 1.298 / away 1.147 • Poisson stance: AEK Athens FC (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.12
Aris Thessalonikis xG
Expected Goals
1.12
AEK Athens FC xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
39%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC FAQs
What time does Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC kick off?
Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC kicked off at 17:00 UK time on Sunday 9 March 2025 at Stadio Harilaou Kleánthis Vikelídis.
What was the final score in Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC?
Aris Thessalonikis 0 - 0 AEK Athens FC.
Where is Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Harilaou Kleánthis Vikelídis.
What competition is Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC part of?
Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC is a Super League 1 fixture (matchday 26) (Greece).
Who is favourite to win Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC?
Our statistical model gives Aris Thessalonikis a 35% chance of winning, AEK Athens FC a 36% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making AEK Athens FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (55%).
Will Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 39%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (61%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Aris Thessalonikis's attacking strength (1.02x league average) is weighed against AEK Athens FC's defensive record (0.84x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.12. Flip it around — AEK Athens FC's attack (1.25x) against Aris Thessalonikis's defence (0.78x) — and the away total comes out at 1.12.
These ratings are built from Aris Thessalonikis's last 51 games and AEK Athens FC's last 51 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.1%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.4%), 0-1 (10.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
AEK Athens FC Win
35%
2.82
29%
3.47
36%
2.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.0%
Away win
1 – 0
11.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.12
Aris Thessalonikis xG
Total xG
2.24
1.12
AEK Athens FC xG
2.82
35%
Home win
3.47
29%
Draw
2.80
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
39%
Over 2.5
2.56
61%
Under 2.5
1.64
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.21
55%
BTTS No
1.83
Clean Sheet
33%
3.06
33%
3.05
Win to Nil
12%
8.64
12%
8.56
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.9 | 13.4 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.12 expected goals for Aris Thessalonikis and 1.12 for AEK Athens FC, a combined total of 2.24.
How confident is the prediction model for Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Aris Thessalonikis come into this having played 61 games, going 28W 12D 21L for 1.57 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-W-D.
On the other side, AEK Athens FC sit at 2.13 PPG from 61 outings (39W 13D 9L), a run that reads W-W-W-W-L across their last five.
AEK Athens FC carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.56 PPG clear of Aris Thessalonikis — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Aris Thessalonikis's home form reads 17W 6D 7L across their last 30 home games, a 1.90 PPG return.
Away from home, AEK Athens FC have taken 1.80 points per game from their last 30 away games (16W 6D 8L).
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Aris Thessalonikis are averaging 1.34 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game recently; AEK Athens FC are on 2.03 scored and 0.84 conceded.
Defensively: Aris Thessalonikis have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games; AEK Athens FC in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 61 Results
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Aris Thessalonikis (Home) vs AEK Athens FC (Away)
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❓ Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC Form FAQs
What form are Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC in coming into this match?
Aris Thessalonikis have gone 28W 12D 21L in their last 61 games (1.57 PPG), while AEK Athens FC have gone 39W 13D 9L in their last 61 (2.13 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Aris Thessalonikis at home or AEK Athens FC away?
Aris Thessalonikis's home record (1.90 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Aris Thessalonikis at home: 1.90 PPG; AEK Athens FC away: 1.80 PPG.
Have Aris Thessalonikis or AEK Athens FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Aris Thessalonikis have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, AEK Athens FC in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to May 2023 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Super League 1. The most recent was as recently as 5 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: AEK Athens FC won AEK Athens FC 5-0 Aris Thessalonikis on 5 Sep 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Aris Thessalonikis have gone 0W 3D 2L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against AEK Athens FC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
0
Aris Thessalonikis
3
Draws
7
AEK Athens FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Aris Thessalonikis have won 0, AEK Athens FC have won 7, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 5 September 2026: AEK Athens FC 5-0 Aris Thessalonikis.
Who has won more matches between Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC?
AEK Athens FC have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Aris Thessalonikis are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
AEK Athens FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Aris Thessalonikis 53%, AEK Athens FC 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Aris Thessalonikis) and 63% (AEK Athens FC). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 20% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Aris Thessalonikis keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Aris Thessalonikis home games / AEK Athens FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Aris Thessalonikis vs AEK Athens FC Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 53% of Aris Thessalonikis's recent matches and 53% of AEK Athens FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 47% of Aris Thessalonikis's matches and 63% of AEK Athens FC's.
Do Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 60% of Aris Thessalonikis's recent matches and 77% of AEK Athens FC's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Aris Thessalonikis's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Stadio Harilaou Kleánthis Vikelídis, Regular Season - 26, as Aris Thessalonikis and AEK Athens FC drew 0-0 in the Super League 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Aris Thessalonikis 1.12 xG and AEK Athens FC 1.12 xG, a combined 2.24. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Aris Thessalonikis fell 1.1 short of their projected output. AEK Athens FC landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Aris Thessalonikis attack 1.02 / defence 0.78 against AEK Athens FC attack 1.25 / defence 0.84, drawn from 51/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Aris Thessalonikis 35% | Draw 29% | AEK Athens FC 36%, with AEK Athens FC to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 39%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 65% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Aris Thessalonikis 43%, AEK Athens FC 59%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Aris Thessalonikis's trading profile (61 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.
AEK Athens FC's trading profile (61 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, AEK Athens FC arrived the stronger side — 2.13 PPG against 1.57. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Aris Thessalonikis (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.57 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. AEK Athens FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.80 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.17 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.