Gamma Ethniki Group 1 match preview: M. Alexandros Orfaniou versus Apollon Paralimniou

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Competition: Greece Gamma Ethniki Group 1
Competition: Sat 14.January
Match begins: 13:00 (UTC)
Venue: Dimotikó Stádio Megálou Alexándrou Orfaníou (1500 seats)

This season has been difficult for M. Alexandros Orfaniou so far, while Apollon Paralimniou have played well. Will the away side chalk up another victory at Dimotikó Stádio Megálou Alexándrou Orfaníou?

Insights:
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have the most conceded goals (27) in Gamma Ethniki Group 1
  • Apollon Paralimniou have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.

It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Greek Cup. That game was also an away game, at Agios Nikolaos. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.

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M. Alexandros Orfaniou form and stats

0 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats. That’s what M. Alexandros Orfaniou have to build on here at Dimotikó Stádio Megálou Alexándrou Orfaníou in the Gamma Ethniki Group 1.

The spoils were shared in Alexandros's previous game, also at home. Visiting Nestos Chrisoupolis (placed 13th) travelled back with a draw after a 1-1 scoreline.

Before that game, the home loss against Doxa Dramas with the scoreline 1-3.

The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Panthrakikos in only four days.

Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, M. Alexandros Orfaniou having conceded 13 goals here at Dimotikó Stádio Megálou Alexándrou Orfaníou so far.

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Apollon Paralimniou form and stats

Playing away, Apollon Paralimniou have won 2 games, drawn 1 and suffered 1 defeat in the Gamma Ethniki Group 1 this season. Momentum is building for Paralimniou in their away games, having won their two previous outings.

Two trips in a row for Apollon Paralimniou, whose boss Karabetakis could celebrate last time after the Greek Cup win against Agios Nikolaos.

Before that, Apollon Paralimniou secured a home win against Orfeas Xanthi with the score 5-1.

Possible goal fest! This side have played 5 consecutive league matches all ending with three or more goals (over 2.5 goals).

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Lamia in just two days.

5 goals have been conceded by Paralimniou in these games.

Head 2 Head

H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): M. Alexandros Orfaniou two wins, zero draws and Apollon Paralimniou one victory. As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one game had two or less.

M. Alexandros Orfaniou missing players

Apollon Paralimniou missing players

M. Alexandros Orfaniou Apollon Paralimniou
Total Home vs top Statistics Stat vs low Away Total
8 5 1 Played P 3 4 8
0 0 0 Won W 2 2 5
1 1 0 Drew D 0 1 1
7 4 1 Lost L 1 1 2
5 5 1 Scored S 6 8 20
27 13 3 Conceded C 3 5 9
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 100% 100%
88% 80% 100% Over 2.5 O 2.5 67% 75% 88%
75% 60% 100% Over 3.5 O 3.5 33% 50% 50%
25% 20% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 0% 12%
50% 80% 100% BTTS BTTS 33% 50% 62%
0% 0% 0% Clean Sheets C S 33% 25% 25%
50% 20% 0% Failed to Score F T 33% 25% 12%
 
2.5 0 0 Corners for (avg) C F 6 6 5.2
4 0 0 Corners against (avg) C A 3 3 1
2 0 0 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 2 2 1.8
0 0 0 Red cards R C 0 0 0
 
5 0 0 Shots (avg) S ( 7 7 11
3 0 0 Shots on Target (avg) S O 3 3 5.8
0% 0% 0% Goal Efficiency G E 0% 0% 30%
 
11.5 0 0 Shots against (avg) S A 8 8 8.5
7.5 0 0 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 4 4 4
Key stats in Gamma Ethniki Group 1 this season:
  • All of Apollon Paralimniou's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • All of M. Alexandros Orfaniou's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • Apollon Paralimniou have created more than twice as many corners as M. Alexandros Orfaniou.
  • Apollon Paralimniou have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Apollon Paralimniou have scored more than double the goals of M. Alexandros Orfaniou.
  • Apollon Paralimniou have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
  • Apollon Paralimniou haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have the most conceded goals (13) at home in Gamma Ethniki Group 1
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have the most conceded goals (27) in Gamma Ethniki Group 1
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have the most conceded goals in the first half (6) in Gamma Ethniki Group 1
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have the most conceded goals in the second half (7) in Gamma Ethniki Group 1
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have the the worst goal difference (-22) in Gamma Ethniki Group 1
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have won significantly less corners at home than away.
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou have yet to win a game.
  • M. Alexandros Orfaniou haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Kampaniakos Chalastra 9 7 2 0 15 2 4 2 2 0 8 2 5 5 0 0 7 0 13 23
2 Pandramaikos 8 6 1 1 16 4 5 4 0 1 11 3 3 2 1 0 5 1 12 19
3 Kavala 8 5 2 1 21 6 4 4 0 0 15 2 4 1 2 1 6 4 15 17
4 Apollon Paralimniou 8 5 1 2 20 9 4 3 0 1 12 4 4 2 1 1 8 5 11 16
5 Doxa Dramas 8 5 1 2 12 7 2 1 1 0 4 1 6 4 0 2 8 6 5 16
6 Poseidon Nea Michaniona 8 5 1 2 11 6 6 3 1 2 8 5 2 2 0 0 3 1 5 16
7 Panthrakikos 8 5 0 3 16 13 4 4 0 0 11 2 4 1 0 3 5 11 3 15
8 Thermaikos Thermis 9 3 4 2 6 7 4 0 3 1 2 4 5 3 1 1 4 3 -1 13
9 Byron Kavala 9 3 3 3 12 12 4 1 1 2 5 5 5 2 2 1 7 7 0 12
10 Orfeas Xanthi 9 3 2 4 10 14 5 3 1 1 8 3 4 0 1 3 2 11 -4 11
11 Aris Avato 8 3 0 5 8 11 4 2 0 2 3 3 4 1 0 3 5 8 -3 9
12 Agrotikos Asteras 9 1 4 4 9 12 4 1 1 2 3 3 5 0 3 2 6 9 -3 7
13 Nestos Chrisoupolis 8 0 1 7 5 18 4 0 0 4 3 12 4 0 1 3 2 6 -13 1
14 Antheias-Aristinou 9 0 1 8 3 21 4 0 1 3 2 7 5 0 0 5 1 14 -18 1
15 M. Alexandros Orfaniou 8 0 1 7 5 27 5 0 1 4 5 13 3 0 0 3 0 14 -22 1

Read more about Gamma Ethniki Group 1

Gamma Ethniki is the third highest football league in Greece. It is divided into eight groups based on geographical criteria. On average there are about 13 teams in each group resulting in more than 100 teams in total. After the regular round gives a league table, the top team in each group enters a playoff for promotion.