Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Aris Thessalonikis at 62% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 encounter.
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Full Analysis
Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium plays host to Aris Thessalonikis versus Iraklis 1908 in Super League 1, Regular Season - 5. Kick-off: Saturday 19 September 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Aris Thessalonikis have collected 2.30 PPG across 10 Super League 1 outings this season: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: W W W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.00 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. 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.
Aris Thessalonikis at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium this season: 4W 5D 1L from 10 home games — 1.70 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.50 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. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.70 lags behind their overall 2.30 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium this season.
Iraklis 1908's overall Super League 1 record this term: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: L D. Their scoring rate of 0.50 per game is modest, conceding 2.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.50 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 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.
The points-per-game gap of 1.80 in Aris Thessalonikis's favour (2.30 vs 0.50) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Aris Thessalonikis 1.87 xG and Iraklis 1908 0.76 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 0.981 / defence 0.986 | Iraklis 1908 attack 0.771 / defence 1.290. League average goals — home 1.474 / away 0.997. Iraklis 1908 bring a strong defensive rating of 1.290 — this is suppressing Aris Thessalonikis's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 28 Aris Thessalonikis games / 2 Iraklis 1908 games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Aris Thessalonikis 62% | Draw 25% | Iraklis 1908 13%. Fair-value odds: Aris Thessalonikis 1.61 | Draw 4.00 | Iraklis 1908 7.69. The model has a clear lean to Aris Thessalonikis (62%) — a 49pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.62. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.62 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 47% 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 62% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 25% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.62 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
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: Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 | Competition: Super League 1, Regular Season - 5 | Venue: Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Sep 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Aris Thessalonikis 62% | Draw 25% | Iraklis 1908 13% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 47% | xG Aris Thessalonikis 1.87 / Iraklis 1908 0.76 • Poisson strength factors: Aris Thessalonikis attack 0.981 / def 0.986 | Iraklis 1908 attack 0.771 / def 1.290 | league avg home 1.474 / away 0.997 • Poisson stance: Aris Thessalonikis (62%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.87
Aris Thessalonikis xG
Expected Goals
0.76
Iraklis 1908 xG
47%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
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 Iraklis 1908 kick off?
Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium.
Where is Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 being played?
The match is being played at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium.
What competition is Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 part of?
Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 is a Regular Season - 5 fixture in the Super League 1 (Greece).
Who is favourite to win Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908?
Our statistical model gives Aris Thessalonikis a 62% chance of winning, Iraklis 1908 a 13% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Aris Thessalonikis the favourite.
Will both teams score in Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Aris Thessalonikis and Iraklis 1908 will score (BTTS).
Will Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Aris Thessalonikis and Iraklis 1908?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Aris Thessalonikis and Iraklis 1908 in?
Aris Thessalonikis (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Iraklis 1908 (all comps): 0W-1D-1L in 2 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Aris Thessalonikis's attack rating (0.98) and Iraklis 1908's defence rating (1.29), the model arrives at 1.87 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Iraklis 1908's attack (0.77x) against Aris Thessalonikis's defence (0.99x) — and the away total comes out at 0.76.
The sample (28/2 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.6%. Close behind: 1-0 (12.2%), 1-1 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Aris Thessalonikis Win
62%
1.61
25%
3.99
13%
7.73
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.5%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.6%
Home win
1 – 1
10.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.87
Aris Thessalonikis xG
Total xG
2.62
0.76
Iraklis 1908 xG
1.61
62%
Home win
3.99
25%
Draw
7.73
13%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.15
53%
BTTS No
1.87
Clean Sheet
47%
2.13
15%
6.46
Win to Nil
29%
3.44
2%
49.98
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 13.5 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.6 | 9.6 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 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 Iraklis 1908?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.6%.
How many goals are Aris Thessalonikis and Iraklis 1908 expected to score?
The model projects 1.87 expected goals for Aris Thessalonikis and 0.76 for Iraklis 1908, a combined total of 2.62.
How confident is the prediction model for Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 62%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Aris Thessalonikis come into this having played 2 games, going 2W 0D 0L for 3.00 points per game. Their last five reads W-W. It's still early in the season for Aris Thessalonikis, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Iraklis 1908 sit at 0.50 PPG from 2 outings (0W 1D 1L), a run that reads L-D across their last 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 carry the stronger recent form of the two, 2.50 PPG clear of Iraklis 1908 — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Aris Thessalonikis are averaging 2.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game recently; Iraklis 1908 are on 0.50 scored and 2.50 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Aris Thessalonikis have seen both teams score in 100% of their recent games.
Last 2 Results — Super League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Aris Thessalonikis
Early Season
Iraklis 1908
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Aris Thessalonikis and Iraklis 1908 in coming into this match?
Aris Thessalonikis have gone 2W 0D 0L in their last 2 games (3.00 PPG), while Iraklis 1908 have gone 0W 1D 1L in their last 2 (0.50 PPG).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Aris Thessalonikis home games / Iraklis 1908 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 Iraklis 1908?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 100% of Aris Thessalonikis's games and 50% of Iraklis 1908's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Aris Thessalonikis vs Iraklis 1908 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 100% of Aris Thessalonikis's matches and 50% of Iraklis 1908's.
Do Aris Thessalonikis and Iraklis 1908 tend to score early?
Aris Thessalonikis have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Iraklis 1908 in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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