Kalamata carry strong positive momentum following a 3-1 win away at PAOK and have a clean bill of health across their squad. In contrast, OFI have struggled to create regular chances on their travels, scoring just two goals in three away league matches and losing their last two away games in all competitions. Having played away at Rennes only three days prior to this fixture and missing defender N. Marinakis to injury, OFI face a demanding turnaround. Backing Kalamata to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes while accounting for their lack of clean sheets.
- Round
- Regular Season - 7
- Venue
- Dimotiko Stadio Paralias, Kalamata
- Referee
- Eleftherios Katopis
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -7 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Kalamata or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Kalamata welcome OFI to the Super League 1 in Round 7, buoyed by an eye-catching 3-1 away victory against PAOK in their previous outing. That result lifted the hosts to seven points from six matches, showcasing an attacking threat spearheaded by K. Vargas, who already has three league goals to his name. Kalamata have produced plenty of action at home, scoring five goals across three fixtures, though defensive lapses remain an issue with no clean sheets recorded so far this season.
OFI currently sit sixth in the standings with ten points, but they arrive on the back of consecutive away defeats against AEK Athens and Rennes. Their form on the road has been significantly less convincing than at home, yielding only one win and two goals from three away league matches. The visitors must also manage a short turnaround after playing in France on October 15th, alongside the absence of defender N. Marinakis due to a groin injury.
With Kalamata entering the contest with full squad availability and extra rest, they possess a realistic opportunity to build on their recent away triumph. OFI have shown defensive organisation in parts of the campaign, yet their limited attacking return on the road suggests this will be a finely balanced encounter.
Key factors
- Kalamata arrive fresh off a 3-1 away win over PAOK and report no injury absences.
- OFI have scored only twice in three away league games, averaging 0.7 goals per away fixture.
- OFI face a three-day turnaround following a demanding away match against Rennes on October 15th.
- Kalamata have not kept a clean sheet this season, conceding in each of their six league fixtures.
- OFI will be without injured defender N. Marinakis, as well as inactive pair A. Leya Iseka and C. Sielis.
Team news
Kalamata
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
OFI
- A. ChatzigiovanisOff the roster
- A. Leya IsekaGroin Injury
- N. MarinakisGroin Injury
- N. ChristogeorgosInactive
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.6 goals per game (Kalamata at home plus OFI away).
Key players this season
Kalamata
- D. Kurminowski4G
- A. Mendes Moreira3A
OFI
- K. Kodro3G
- T. Nuss3G
- N. Athanasiou2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Kalamata
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- OFI
Kalamata have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-10-18Kalamata4-3OFI
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