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Volos NFC vs Iraklis 1908 Prediction, Tips & Odds

Volos NFC vs Iraklis 1908

Super League 1Regular Season - 2
Volos NFC
#11 ยท Super League 1
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VS
Panthessaliko Stadium, Volos
Iraklis 1908
#14 ยท Super League 1
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โ˜… OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.57
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.56 (implied 64.2%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 66.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.50). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (66.7% vs 64.2%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Iraklis 1908 to win this match against Volos NFC, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Iraklis enters the new season in a strong position after finishing 2nd in the previous campaign, which reflects their solid overall performance. Although both teams have not played any matches yet this season, Iraklisโ€™s recent form suggests they have the potential to carry their momentum forward. Their last five matches show one win, two draws, and two losses, indicating a mixed bag but still leaving room for optimism. On the other hand, Volos NFC has had a challenging end to their last season, recording just one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. This inconsistent form may weigh heavily on their confidence as they look to start fresh in the new season. With both teams yet to play this season, the historical context of their previous performance could be crucial, especially for Volos, who will need to overcome their recent struggles. The model predicts a win probability of 65% for Iraklis, with the projected score being 2-0. However, one caveat is that early-season matches can be unpredictable, as teams are still finding their rhythm. For more insight on how we reached this prediction, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is powered by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Volos NFC Win47%2.26
Draw25%3.08
Iraklis 1908 Win27%3.33
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.7252.3%

Volos NFC have kept a clean sheet in 4% of matches. Iraklis 1908 average 0.9 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.5658.2%

Volos NFC manage games at home, conceding just 1.96 goals per match. Iraklis 1908 score 0.91 on the road.

Correct Score
Volos NFC 1-1 Iraklis 1908
5.9416.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Volos NFC -0.3
1.9341%

Volos NFC have been the stronger side, winning 13% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.94
16.9%
1-0
6.26
16.0%
0-0
7.17
14.0%
0-1
7.85
12.7%
2-1
9.21
10.9%
2-0
10.06
10.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.9% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Volos NFC clean sheets, in line with their 4% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Volos NFC
-0.0
1.57
Iraklis 1908
+0.0
2.31
Volos NFC
-0.3
1.93
Iraklis 1908
+0.3
2.92
Volos NFC
-1.5
5.00
Iraklis 1908
+1.5
7.50

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Volos NFC are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Volos NFC vs Iraklis 1908
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.223.153.282.401.552.011.70
Betfair
2.303.003.25โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1xBet
2.243.153.292.401.552.011.72
Betano
2.303.003.502.471.572.001.75

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
86.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
64.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
41.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
20.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XVolos NFC or Draw
73%1.32
12Volos NFC or Iraklis 1908
75%1.34
X2Draw or Iraklis 1908
53%1.61

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Volos NFC leads 1-0)
1 Volos NFC0 Draw0 Iraklis 1908
17 Aug
Iraklis 1908
1-3
Volos NFC
Cup

In their only previous encounter, Volos NFC has a clear advantage with 1 win and 0 draws or losses against Iraklis 1908. The match ended with a score of 3-1 in favor of Volos NFC, indicating a relatively comfortable victory rather than a tightly contested match. This result suggests that Volos NFC has been able to assert their dominance in this head-to-head matchup, with Iraklis yet to secure a win against them.

Super League 1 Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AEK Athens FC
11004043
W
2
Aris Thessalonikis
11003213
W
3
Olympiakos Piraeus
11001013
W
4
OFI
00000000
5
Panathinaikos
00000000
6
Asteras Tripolis
00000000
11
Volos NFC
00000000
12
Kalamata
100123-10
L
13
Atromitos
100101-10
L
14
Iraklis 1908
100104-40
L

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Volos NFCHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 ยท GA 0โ€” pts/game
Iraklis 1908Away
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 ยท GA 40.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Volos NFCIraklis 1908
0.96Goals p.g.0.91
1.96Goals conceded p.g.1.18
4%Clean sheets36%
13%Win rate36%
2.91Avg goals in match2.09
1.36xG per gameโ€”
0.22xGA per gameโ€”
45%Possession %โ€”
4.5Shots on target / gameโ€”
4.0Corners per gameโ€”
Volos NFC
Recent Form

Volos NFC have won 1 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Volos NFC 0-2 and lost to Volos NFC 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 3W 5D 15L from the last 23 games (13% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Volos NFCAll competitions
17 Aug
Iraklis 1908
1-3
Volos NFC
Cup
10 Aug
Volos NFC
0-2
Kalamata
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
Heerenveen
3-2
Volos NFC
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jul
Cambuur
1-2
Volos NFC
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Groningen
0-0
Volos NFC
Friendlies Clubs
17 May
OFI
3-1
Volos NFC
Super League 1
3
Win
13%
5
Draw
22%
15
Lost
65%
Iraklis 1908
Recent Form

Iraklis 1908 have won 3 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Iraklis 1908 4-0 and drew with Parma 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 3D 4L from the last 11 games (36% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Iraklis 1908All competitions
22 Aug
AEK Athens FC
4-0
Iraklis 1908
Super League 1
17 Aug
Iraklis 1908
1-3
Volos NFC
Cup
02 Aug
Parma
1-1
Iraklis 1908
Friendlies Clubs
29 Jul
Palermo
1-1
Iraklis 1908
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Bologna
2-0
Iraklis 1908
Friendlies Clubs
28 Mar
Kalamata
1-0
Iraklis 1908
Super League 2
4
Win
36%
3
Draw
27%
4
Lost
36%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Volos NFC

No reported absences

Iraklis 1908

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.56 (58.2%)
Value Bets
Volos NFC Win2.26 (47.3%)
Draw3.08 (25.3%)
Iraklis 1908 Win3.33 (27.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.42 (41.8%)
Both Teams Score2.01 (47.7%)
BTTS No1.72 (52.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Volos NFC average 1.0 goals per match at home; Iraklis 1908 0.9 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Volos NFC have generated 1.36 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 13% of them. They put 4.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Volos NFC player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.