Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Iraklis 1908 at 48%, yet in-form Aris Thessalonikis provide a compelling counter-argument — this Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis meet at Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Super League 1, Regular Season - 14. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 12 December 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
Current Form
Iraklis 1908's overall Super League 1 record this term: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: L D. They are averaging 0.50 goals per game and conceding 2.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.50 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Iraklis 1908 have played only a handful of Super League 1 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Aris Thessalonikis (all games): 7W 1D 2L across 10 Super League 1 outings this term — 2.20 points per game. Last five: W W W W L. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.50. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Aris Thessalonikis have played only a handful of Super League 1 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Super League 1 this season, Aris Thessalonikis have posted 4W 3D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.50 PPG. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.50 is notably below their overall 2.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Aris Thessalonikis arrive in superior form — a 1.70 PPG advantage (2.20 vs 0.50) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Iraklis 1908 1.74 xG and Aris Thessalonikis 1.19 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: Iraklis 1908 attack 0.861 / defence 1.150 | Aris Thessalonikis attack 1.078 / defence 1.299. League average goals — home 1.555 / away 0.959. Aris Thessalonikis bring a strong defensive rating of 1.299 — this is suppressing Iraklis 1908's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 2 Iraklis 1908 games / 29 Aris Thessalonikis games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Iraklis 1908 48% | Draw 29% | Aris Thessalonikis 24%. Fair-value odds: Iraklis 1908 2.08 | Draw 3.45 | Aris Thessalonikis 4.17. Iraklis 1908 hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (29%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 2.93. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.93 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.74 / 1.19) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Iraklis 1908 at 48% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Aris Thessalonikis (2.20 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Iraklis 1908 if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.93 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 56% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (2 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis | Competition: Super League 1, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Kaftanzoglio Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 12 Dec 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Iraklis 1908 48% | Draw 29% | Aris Thessalonikis 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 60% | xG Iraklis 1908 1.74 / Aris Thessalonikis 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: Iraklis 1908 attack 0.861 / def 1.150 | Aris Thessalonikis attack 1.078 / def 1.299 | league avg home 1.555 / away 0.959 • Poisson stance: Iraklis 1908 (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.74
Iraklis 1908 xG
Expected Goals
1.19
Aris Thessalonikis xG
60%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis kick off?
Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 12 December 2026 at Kaftanzoglio Stadium.
Where is Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis being played?
The match is being played at Kaftanzoglio Stadium.
What competition is Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis part of?
Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Super League 1 (Greece).
Who is favourite to win Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis?
Our statistical model gives Iraklis 1908 a 48% chance of winning, Aris Thessalonikis a 24% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Iraklis 1908 the favourite.
Will both teams score in Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis will score (BTTS).
Will Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis in?
Iraklis 1908 (all comps): 0W-1D-1L in 2 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-D. Aris Thessalonikis (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Iraklis 1908's attack at 0.86x the league average against Aris Thessalonikis's defence at 1.30x — combine the two and it projects 1.74 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Aris Thessalonikis's attack (1.08x) against Iraklis 1908's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.19.
The sample (2/29 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.6%), 2-0 (8.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Iraklis 1908 Win
48%
2.10
29%
3.47
24%
4.25
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.1%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.6%
Home win
1 – 0
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.74
Iraklis 1908 xG
Total xG
2.93
1.19
Aris Thessalonikis xG
2.10
48%
Home win
3.47
29%
Draw
4.25
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.67
40%
BTTS No
2.50
Clean Sheet
30%
3.28
18%
5.69
Win to Nil
15%
6.89
4%
24.18
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.3 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 9.6 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis expected to score?
The model projects 1.74 expected goals for Iraklis 1908 and 1.19 for Aris Thessalonikis, a combined total of 2.93.
How confident is the prediction model for Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 2 outings, Iraklis 1908 have picked up 0.50 PPG on a 0W 1D 1L record — L-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Iraklis 1908, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Aris Thessalonikis's form line: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games, 1.50 PPG, last five W-L. It's still early in the season for Aris Thessalonikis, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Aris Thessalonikis are the form team by 1.00 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Iraklis 1908.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Iraklis 1908 are averaging 0.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per game recently; Aris Thessalonikis are on 1.00 scored and 3.00 conceded.
Last 2 Results — Super League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Iraklis 1908
Early Season
Aris Thessalonikis
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis in coming into this match?
Iraklis 1908 have gone 0W 1D 1L in their last 2 games (0.50 PPG), while Aris Thessalonikis have gone 1W 0D 1L in their last 2 (1.50 PPG).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Iraklis 1908 home games / Aris Thessalonikis away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Iraklis 1908 play Aris Thessalonikis?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Iraklis 1908's recent matches and 50% of Aris Thessalonikis's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Iraklis 1908 vs Aris Thessalonikis usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Iraklis 1908's matches and 100% of Aris Thessalonikis's.
Do Iraklis 1908 and Aris Thessalonikis tend to score early?
Iraklis 1908 have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Aris Thessalonikis in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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