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BetGenius backs Aris Thessalonikis or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Aris Thessalonikis host city rivals Iraklis 1908 in round 5 of Super League 1, with only a single point separating the two sides in the middle of the table. Aris sit in 7th place with six points from four matches, having taken maximum points from their sole home fixture so far via a 2-1 victory over OFI.
Iraklis 1908 occupy 8th position on five points after four games, with a balanced record of one win, two draws, and one defeat. They have proved relatively resilient on their travels, securing a 2-0 win at Asteras Tripolis and a 1-1 draw at Volos NFC while operating primarily with a five-man defensive unit.
With Aris looking to capitalise on home ground advantage and Iraklis setting up in a compact structure, this encounter is likely to be tightly contested with limited clear-cut opportunities.
Combined scoring rate: 2.5 goals per game (Aris Thessalonikis at home plus Iraklis 1908 away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Olympiakos PiraeusPromotion - Super League (Championship Group) | 7 | +5 | 16 |
| 3 | PAOKPromotion - Super League (Championship Group) | 7 | +6 | 15 |
| 4 | AEK Athens FCPromotion - Super League (Championship Group) | 6 | +13 | 14 |
| 5 | Aris ThessalonikisPromotion - Super League (Conference League Group) | 7 | -3 | 13 |
| 6 | KalamataPromotion - Super League (Conference League Group) | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 7 | OFIPromotion - Super League (Conference League Group) | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Iraklis 1908Promotion - Super League (Conference League Group) | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 9 | PanetolikosSuper League (Relegation Group) | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 10 | KifisiaSuper League (Relegation Group) | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 | Asteras TripolisSuper League (Relegation Group) | 7 | -8 | 5 |
all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Aris Thessalonikis hold home advantage where they won their only previous league match 2-1 against OFI. Iraklis 1908 have been competitive away from home, taking four points from three road games and relying heavily on a defensive 5-4-1 setup. Backing Aris to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes in a closely matched mid-table derby, while Iraklis defensive shape points toward a match containing under 2.5 total goals.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
