01 · 2 legs
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- Double chance OFI Crete or draw (1X)67%
- Under 3.5 goals74%
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KifisiaLow block & directAnna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
The head-to-head record between OFI Crete and Kifisia might be tempting to examine with two prior encounters since 2023, but its small sample size renders it less significant compared to the broader metrics of form and expected goals. A glance at those matches shows a draw and a win for Kifisia, suggesting they haven't been pushovers. However, the real story unfolds in the current season's dynamics and statistical underpinnings.
Looking at the season so far, OFI Crete holds a slight edge with 3 points compared to Kifisia's 1, and their expected points (xPoints) mirror this with a 2.7 to 2.2 advantage. OFI's potential lies in their possession-based style which might play well at home, yet their xG and xGA indicate vulnerabilities. Interestingly, Kifisia's defensive approach has granted them a better xGA of 0.67 per match, contrasting OFI's more porous 1.4 xGA, suggesting a defensive solidity the hosts must breach.
Expected goals highlight a subtle equilibrium — OFI Crete at 1.36 and Kifisia at 1.23. The most likely outcomes according to the model hover around low-scoring affairs, with a 1-1 draw leading the probabilities at 13%. The metrics lean slightly towards OFI Crete despite this balance, but the narrow margins point to an unpredictable clash where either side could edge a tight victory.
In betting terms, the sharper play lies in the total goals market. The over 2.5 goals bet stands at odds of 2.12 with Betsson, where a marginal value exists given the model's 48% estimate. It’s not a broad chasm but an edge nonetheless, suggesting a cautious punt on goals in a match where fine margins could dictate the final score.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · OFI Crete | X | 2 · Kifisia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 2.12 | 3.10 | EV+ 2% 3.40 |
| Betsson | 2.12 | 3.10 | EV+ 3% 3.45 |
| Nordicbet | 2.12 | 3.10 | EV+ 2% 3.40 |
| Paddy Power | 2.15 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Pinnacle | 2.17 | 3.10 | EV+ 14% 3.83 |
Odds updated 6 Sept, 11:36
2.23 → 2.17
3.19 → 3.10
3.37 → 3.83
2.21 → 2.15
Pinnacle · 11 recorded price levels · 01/09/2026 → 06/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Greek Super League data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | OFI Crete | Kifisia |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 1 |
| xPoints | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| xG per match | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| xGA per match | 1.4 | 0.67 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.45 | 0.06 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.28 | 0.47 |
| Playing style | OFI Crete | Kifisia |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.29 | 0.35 |
| Field tilt | 0.51 | 0.54 |
| xT per match | 0.83 | 1.6 |
| xTA per match | 0.8 | 0.92 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 27 | 19 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.27 | 0.19 |
| Entries into the box per match | 9 | 12 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 11 |
| Pass completion % | 0.82 | 0.77 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.77 | 0.73 |
| Passes per match | 428 | 238 |
| Passes against per match | 313 | 476 |
| Switches of play per match | 36.9 | 16.7 |
| Long balls per match | 45 | 22 |
| Set pieces | OFI Crete | Kifisia |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 3 | 0.98 |
| Corners against per match | 2.5 | 2 |
| xG per corner | 0.05 | 0 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.67 | 1 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Other | OFI Crete | Kifisia |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.71 | 0.57 |
| The goalkeepers | Nikolaos Christogeorgos (OFI Crete) | Wellington Moisés Ramírez Preciado (Kifisia) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 9 | 4 |
| Save % | 82% | 80% |
| xG prevented | 91% | 72% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives OFI Crete a 43% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: OFI Crete 43%, draw 27%, Kifisia 30%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 48% and under at 52%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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