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Thursday, 3 September 2026

Olympic Stadium of Athens · Referee K. Tsetsilas · Analysis updated 15:25 UTC

Panathinaikos vs Niki Volos Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.60 expected goals for Panathinaikos and 0.61 for Niki Volos, a combined total of 2.21. That distribution gives Panathinaikos the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 38% for over 2.5 goals and 36% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 18%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Panathinaikos win

61.6% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.60 – 0.61

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Panathinaikos home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Niki Volos away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Panathinaikos to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 62% / 25% / 14% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.60 goals for Panathinaikos and 0.61 for Niki Volos, a combined 2.21 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Panathinaikos win62%
Draw25%
Niki Volos win14%

Double chance 1X

86%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

38%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals65%
Over 2.5 goals38%
Over 3.5 goals18%
Both teams to score36%

Correct score

  • 1–017.6%
  • 2–014.1%
  • 0–011.0%
  • 1–110.7%
  • 2–18.6%

Recent form

Panathinaikos

  • 2026-10-11T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Olympiakos Piraeus · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Kalamata · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T14:45:00.000Z · A vs Kifisia · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Panetolikos · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-10T18:15:00.000Z · H vs Kifisia · 3-1 (W)

Niki Volos

  • 2026-10-11T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Ellas Syros · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T11:45:00.000Z · H vs Larisa · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-27T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Nestos Chrisoupolis · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-21T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Panthrakikos · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Asteras Tripolis · 0-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Aris Thessalonikis321037
2Larisa421127
3AEK Athens FC220096
4Olympiakos Piraeus220056
5Panathinaikos220036
6Atromitos320126
7Kalamata312025
8Kifisia311134
9OFI211034
10Volos NFC311114
11Asteras Tripolis311114
12PAOK211014
13Levadiakos110023
14Nestos Chrisoupolis3102-43
15Panserraikos3102-73
16Marko3021-12
17Ellas Syros101001
18Panionios101001
19Niki Volos3012-41
20Panthrakikos1001-10
21Apollon Pontou1001-10
22Panetolikos1001-20
23Iraklis 19081001-20
24Kallithea1001-20
25Pyrgos 19681001-20
26Anagennisi Karditsas1001-20
27Trikala1001-40
28Zakynthos1001-50

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Panathinaikos win, at 61.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 36% and over 2.5 goals at 38%.

A 62% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.