Both contenders are sailing pretty smoothly so far, Panathinaikos having a 22 point advantage on Volos NFC in the standings. Let's go!
- Volos NFC have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Panathinaikos have the fewest conceded goals (12) in Super League
It's no vacation for neither Volos nor Panathinaikos as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Volos NFC form and stats
Volos NFC have played 13 Super League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-2-6 (wins-draws-losses). It's been an uphill battle for Volos NFC in their home games for quite some time now, as four matches in a row are lost here. Not since the Lamia game have they avoided the disappointment of defeat.
Volos NFC played out an unexpected loss 0-3 against Aris in their previous outing, also played in front of their own fans. Midfielder Chirinos was the best player on the team with a rating of 6.85 (out of ten) in that game. Chirinos hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting PAOK (2-4).Despite playing at their own arena the home team are massive underdogs in this game. The home fans will enjoy their drinks and snacks knowing that the chances of a positive outcome are very slim. When Volos NFC have been in this position before, they have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 6 from 6 games. 3 defeats by at least two goals.
It should be considered that a look at the 19 latest league fixtures shows that 15 of them qualified as a both teams to score: NO result (only one or none of the teams scored a goal).
Volos are traveling soon after this match as the Super League match at Olympiakos Piraeus awaits in four days.
Volos NFC are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 17 goals in 13 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Volos NFC have conceded 25 from these games.
Panathinaikos form and stats
Panathinaikos's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Panathinaikos collect 29 points from their 13 away matches in the Super League. 9 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 2 defeats). In general it has been a productive period now for Panathinaikos as they haven't lost any of their last eleven games.
It's the second away game in a row for Panathinaikos, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus PAOK last time out. World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager Jovanović when Ioannidis scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute. The attacker Šporar got a match rating of 7.42 in that game. Šporar served one assist, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Olympiakos Piraeus.Low on goals? 18 of this side's latest 21 league fixtures have contained two goals or less.
A quick return to home after this game, as Panathinaikos are hosting AEK Athens in the Super League only four days away.
Panathinaikos have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 13 league away games 19 goals have been scored. Panathinaikos's manager Jovanović has created a great defensive setup working very nicely in away games with only {6 conceded goals}. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Panathinaikos have won at least one point in the last 5 games (4-1-0) facing Volos.The most up to date reported scoreline involving both these participants is the Panathinaikos - Volos NFC 0-0 played previously this season.
Top Goalscorers
  A. Šporar 10 goals |  A. Cantalapiedra Fernández 8 goals |   M. Deletić 6 goals |
Volos NFC missing players
Panathinaikos missing players
| Volos NFC | Panathinaikos | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 16 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 31 |
| 11 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 5 | 11 | 22 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 | 9 | 5 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 33 | 17 | 0 | Scored | S | 8 | 22 | 43 |
| 49 | 32 | 13 | Conceded | C | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 90% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 90% |
| 71% | 81% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 50% | 58% |
| 52% | 62% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 20% | 25% | 23% |
| 26% | 31% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| 16% | 19% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| 35% | 44% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 20% | 31% | 26% |
| 32% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 80% | 56% | 65% |
| 42% | 44% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 19% |
| 3.5 | 4.4 | 3.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| 5.5 | 5 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | 8.8 | 4.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 9.9 | 12.6 |
| 2.6 | 2.7 | 1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| 41% | 40% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 47% | 44% | 38% |
| 14.3 | 12.5 | 15.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6 | 10 | 8.3 |
| 4.4 | 4.6 | 6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
- Panathinaikos have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Panathinaikos have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Panathinaikos have the fewest conceded goals (12) in Super League
- Panathinaikos have the fewest conceded goals (6) away in Super League
- Panathinaikos have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (4) in Super League
- Panathinaikos have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in Super League
- Panathinaikos have the most points (29) away in Super League
- Panathinaikos is in the best form (4-2-0) in Super League
- Volos NFC have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Volos NFC have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Volos NFC haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Panathinaikos | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 26 | 61 |
| 2 | AEK Athens | 26 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 51 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 59 |
| 3 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 53 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 39 | 56 |
| 4 | PAOK | 26 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 43 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 28 | 54 |
| 5 | Aris | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 40 |
| 6 | Volos NFC | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 38 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 39 |
| 7 | Panaitolikos | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -12 | 29 |
| 8 | Atromitos | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 19 | -4 | 29 |
| 9 | OFI | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 | -11 | 26 |
| 10 | Asteras Tripolis | 26 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 23 | -11 | 25 |
| 11 | PAS Giannina | 26 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22 | -17 | 23 |
| 12 | Ionikos | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 42 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 23 | -26 | 18 |
| 13 | Lamia | 26 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 20 | -32 | 17 |
| 14 | Levadiakos | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 24 | -24 | 17 |
