Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Aris Thessalonikis at 35%, yet in-form Panathinaikos provide a compelling counter-argument — this Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos meet at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium in Super League 1, Regular Season - 20. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 6 February 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Form
Aris Thessalonikis (all games): 6W 1D 3L across 10 Super League 1 fixtures this term — 1.90 PPG. Last five: D W W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Aris Thessalonikis, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Aris Thessalonikis have posted 6W 3D 1L at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium — 2.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Panathinaikos's overall Super League 1 record this term: 8W 1D 1L from 10 games (2.50 PPG). Last five: W L W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.60 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. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Panathinaikos, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Super League 1 this season, Panathinaikos have posted 6W 1D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.90 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 1.90 is notably below their overall 2.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Panathinaikos are 0.60 PPG clear of Aris Thessalonikis in recent Super League 1 fixtures (2.50 vs 1.90). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Aris Thessalonikis lead 3W to 4W over the last 10 encounters, with 3 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Mar 2026, ended 1–3 with Panathinaikos winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Aris Thessalonikis — key trading statistics (41 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Panathinaikos — key trading statistics (41 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; they lead at the break 49% of the time; BTTS occurs in 35% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Aris Thessalonikis 51% versus Panathinaikos 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Aris Thessalonikis 44% | Panathinaikos 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Aris Thessalonikis 1.10 xG and Panathinaikos 1.04 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 1.068 / defence 1.052 | Panathinaikos attack 0.982 / defence 0.619. League average goals — home 1.664 / away 1.010. Panathinaikos's defence strength of 0.619 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 35 Aris Thessalonikis games / 35 Panathinaikos games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Aris Thessalonikis 35% | Draw 33% | Panathinaikos 32%. Fair-value odds: Aris Thessalonikis 2.86 | Draw 3.03 | Panathinaikos 3.12. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.15. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.15 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Aris Thessalonikis are the pick at 35% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Panathinaikos (2.50 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 33% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Aris Thessalonikis if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.15 combined xG gives a 36% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 45%. Form rates corroborate: Aris Thessalonikis 60% | Panathinaikos 30% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos | Competition: Super League 1, Regular Season - 20 | Venue: Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 6 Feb 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Aris Thessalonikis 35% | Draw 33% | Panathinaikos 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 45% | xG Aris Thessalonikis 1.10 / Panathinaikos 1.04 • Poisson strength factors: Aris Thessalonikis attack 1.068 / def 1.052 | Panathinaikos attack 0.982 / def 0.619 | league avg home 1.664 / away 1.010 • Poisson stance: Aris Thessalonikis (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.10
Aris Thessalonikis xG
Expected Goals
1.04
Panathinaikos xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
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 Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos kick off?
Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 6 February 2027 at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium.
Where is Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos being played?
The match is being played at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium.
What competition is Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos part of?
Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos is a Regular Season - 20 fixture in the Super League 1 (Greece).
Who is favourite to win Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos?
Our statistical model gives Aris Thessalonikis a 35% chance of winning, Panathinaikos a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Aris Thessalonikis the favourite.
Will both teams score in Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos will score (BTTS).
Will Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos?
Record (10 meetings): Aris Thessalonikis 3W | Draws 3 | Panathinaikos 4W.
What form are Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos in?
Aris Thessalonikis (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-W-W-W-L. Panathinaikos (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 0.60 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Aris Thessalonikis's attacking strength (1.07x league average) is weighed against Panathinaikos's defensive record (0.62x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.10. Flip it around — Panathinaikos's attack (0.98x) against Aris Thessalonikis's defence (1.05x) — and the away total comes out at 1.04.
These ratings are built from 35/35 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.5%), 1-0 (11.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Aris Thessalonikis Win
35%
2.87
33%
3.01
32%
3.13
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.9%
Home win
0 – 1
12.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.10
Aris Thessalonikis xG
Total xG
2.15
1.04
Panathinaikos xG
2.87
35%
Home win
3.01
33%
Draw
3.13
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.22
55%
BTTS No
1.82
Clean Sheet
35%
2.84
33%
3.01
Win to Nil
12%
8.15
11%
9.41
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.7 | 12.2 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.9 | 13.5 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 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 Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos expected to score?
The model projects 1.10 expected goals for Aris Thessalonikis and 1.04 for Panathinaikos, a combined total of 2.15.
How confident is the prediction model for Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 41 outings, Aris Thessalonikis have picked up 1.51 PPG on a 16W 14D 11L record — D-W-W-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Aris Thessalonikis is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Panathinaikos's form line: 22W 10D 9L from 41 games, 1.85 PPG, last five W-L-W-W-W. The sample for Panathinaikos is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.51 PPG for Aris Thessalonikis against 1.85 for Panathinaikos. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Aris Thessalonikis have posted 1.70 PPG from 20 outings (8W 10D 2L).
On the road, Panathinaikos have gone 9W 4D 7L from 20 away games — 1.55 PPG when travelling.
Attack vs Defence
Aris Thessalonikis are averaging 1.15 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game recently; Panathinaikos are on 1.63 scored and 0.90 conceded.
Defensively: Panathinaikos in 39% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 41 Results — Super League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Aris Thessalonikis
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Panathinaikos
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos in coming into this match?
Aris Thessalonikis have gone 16W 14D 11L in their last 41 games (1.51 PPG), while Panathinaikos have gone 22W 10D 9L in their last 41 (1.85 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Aris Thessalonikis at home or Panathinaikos away?
Aris Thessalonikis's home record (1.70 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Aris Thessalonikis at home: 1.70 PPG; Panathinaikos away: 1.55 PPG.
Have Aris Thessalonikis or Panathinaikos been keeping clean sheets recently?
Aris Thessalonikis have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their recent games, Panathinaikos in 39%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to April 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League 1. They last met on 1 March 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Aris Thessalonikis have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Panathinaikos — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Aris Thessalonikis
3
Draws
4
Panathinaikos
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos?
From 10 meetings on record, Aris Thessalonikis have won 3, Panathinaikos have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos last play each other?
They last met on 1 March 2026, when Panathinaikos 3-1 Aris Thessalonikis.
Who has won more matches between Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos?
Panathinaikos have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
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 35% of the time.
Panathinaikos are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Aris Thessalonikis 55%, Panathinaikos 35% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Aris Thessalonikis) and 40% (Panathinaikos).
On the defensive side: Aris Thessalonikis keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches; Panathinaikos in 40%; Aris Thessalonikis have failed to score in 35% of games; Panathinaikos in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Aris Thessalonikis home games / Panathinaikos away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Aris Thessalonikis play Panathinaikos?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 55% of Aris Thessalonikis's recent matches and 35% of Panathinaikos's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Aris Thessalonikis vs Panathinaikos usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Aris Thessalonikis's recent games and 40% of Panathinaikos's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Aris Thessalonikis and Panathinaikos tend to score early?
Aris Thessalonikis have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Panathinaikos in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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