Match Details
Competition | Super League Greece |
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Date | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
Time | TBD (Time to be Confirmed) |
Venue | Panetolikos Stadium, Agrinio |
The Context: Mid-Table Ambitions
This fixture pits two sides aiming to solidify their positions in the Greek Super League's middle tier and potentially push for a place in the Championship Round (top 6). Panetolikos, known for their stubborn defense at home, face an OFI side that typically carries a strong attacking threat, making this a classic clash of styles.
Recent Form Guide (Last 5 League Matches)
Team | Result 1 | Result 2 | Result 3 | Result 4 | Result 5 |
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Panetolikos | D | L | W | D | L |
OFI Crete | W | D | L | W | W |
OFI Crete enters the match in better recent form, capitalizing on solid attacking performances. Panetolikos, meanwhile, has struggled to convert draws into wins, indicating a need for more potency in the final third, especially after securing a crucial home victory recently.
Key Players to Watch
Panetolikos
Stratos Safarikas (Goalkeeper): Often the hero for Panetolikos, his performance will be critical in neutralizing OFI's dynamic forward line.
Nikolaos Karelis (Forward): The team's main goal threat. If Panetolikos is to win, he will likely be the source of their opportunities.
OFI Crete
Jon Toral (Midfielder): The creative engine room, Toral's vision and passing range are essential to unlocking defenses.
Juan Neira (Attacking Midfielder): A consistent threat with goals and assists, Neira's movement between the lines is difficult to track.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record
The history between these two teams is incredibly tight, often resulting in close matches.
Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
Total Meetings | 30 |
Panetolikos Wins | 10 |
OFI Crete Wins | 10 |
Draws | 10 |
The last three meetings have resulted in two narrow wins for OFI and one draw, highlighting their slight recent edge in this rivalry.
Last Meeting (February 2025): OFI Crete 1 - 0 Panetolikos FC
Tactical Outlook
Panetolikos is likely to rely on a compact defensive shape, looking to absorb pressure and hit OFI on the counter-attack, utilizing the pace of their wingers and the finishing ability of Karelis. Set pieces will be a key avenue for a goal.
OFI Crete will aim to dominate possession and control the tempo of the game. Their primary tactical goal will be to create space for their creative midfielders, Toral and Neira, to link up with the strikers, seeking to exploit any lapses in the Panetolikos defense.
Prediction
Given OFI's superior recent form and their tendency to be aggressive going forward, they enter as slight favorites. However, the history of this fixture and the home advantage for Panetolikos suggest a high possibility of a tense, low-scoring affair.
Prediction: Panetolikos FC 1 - 1 OFI Crete A draw seems the most likely result, reflecting the historical parity and the tactical battle expected.
