Kalamata vs Aris preview

Greece flag 2026/2027 Super League, Greece
Stadio Theodoros Kolokotronis
Super League
KalamataKalamata
2 3
ArisARI
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Jovanny Bolívar - 41'
Goal
|
Goal
Uros Racic - 45' (P)
Fabiano   - 88', 90+3'
Jovanny Bolívar 85' Red Card
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CONTEXT

The match between Kalamata and Aris ended in a 2-3 victory for the away side. Both teams scored once in the first half to make it 1-1 at the break. Aris controlled the game with superior possession statistics of 63 percent against 37 percent for the hosts. A red card to Kalamata disrupted their structure in the latter stages. The visitors capitalized on this situation to add two more goals while conceding one. Aris demonstrated their strength throughout the fixture. The significant deviation observed aligned with the stronger team's capabilities. Overall the contest showcased how critical incidents can shape results in football matches.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Kalamata 2-3 Aris. Aris showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's performance.
  • xG alignment: Insufficient data prevented assessment of xG alignment.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: No xG metrics were available to form expectations.
  • Event impact: The red card event significantly influenced the second half proceedings.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion affected the structural balance after halftime.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Zabalas
S. Zabalas
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
I. Konstantinou
I. Konstantinou
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Kollias
A. Kollias
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Vergetis
C. Vergetis
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Kalamata P. Christofileas
P. Christofileas
VS
Aris M. Grigoriou
M. Grigoriou
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.73
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Levadiakos Rank: 68 W
Volos NFC Rank: 54 W
OFI Rank: 65 W
OFI Rank: 65 W
Volos NFC Rank: 54 W
Levadiakos Rank: 68 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
33.1
69.72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kalamata
Aris
Power Score
33.1
69.72
League Position
12
2
Global Rank
756
261

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Kalamata — Opponent-weighted form score
Aris — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kalamata Aris

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Kalamata

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Aris

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Kalamata ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Aris
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
22.03
33.97
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.97
22.03
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Kalamata -1.18 Efficiency Index
vs
Aris +1.18 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Kalamata
Aris
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Kalamata ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Aris
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Kalamata Aris
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Kalamata Aris
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Kalamata
Aris
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Kalamata
vs
Aris
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Kalamata Aris
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Kalamata 0.30
Aris 0.40
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Kalamata Aris
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Kalamata 0.06
Aris 0.09
Kalamata
Aris
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ARI had peak pressure around 84'.
  • ARI started the game with stronger pressure.
Kalamata Pressure ARI Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ARI reached the top pressure at 84' (70.78).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Gelios
Greece
1 (C) I. Gelios
P. Kaloutsikidis
Substitution
Greece
22 P. Kaloutsikidis
S. Stroungis
Greece
4 S. Stroungis
A. Rodrigues de Oliveira
Substitution
Brazil
97 A. Rodrigues de Oliveira
J. Alonso Sosa
Substitution
Spain
17 J. Alonso Sosa
K. Vargas
Substitution
Costa Rica
77 K. Vargas
J. Cataldi
Substitution
Argentina
7 J. Cataldi
D. Diarra
Senegal
6 D. Diarra
A. Mendes Moreira
Guinea
20 A. Mendes Moreira
E. Hamza
Greece
24 E. Hamza
J. Bolívar Alvarado
Venezuela
9 J. Bolívar Alvarado

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Greece · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio Theodoros Kolokotronis
Capacity
7442
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Spiros Zabalas
Ilias Konstantinou
A. Kollias
Christos Vergetis

Statistics

Possession
Kalamata
41%
ARI
59%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 3
2 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 5
23 Dangerous attacks 48
37 Possession 63
1 Corners 10
23 Free kicks 14
3 Yellow Cards 3
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

66 Ball Safe 72
0 Penalties 1
10 Goal Kicks 6
7 Goal Attempts 11
5 Substitutions 4
21 Throwins 32
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 1
8 Dribble Attempts 12
3 Successful Dribbles 3
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 25

Attacking

71 Attacks 98
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

56 Long Passes 63
197 Passes 323
123 Successful Passes 250
62 Successful Passes Percentage 77
5 Key Passes 9
19 Successful Long Passes 32
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51

Defensive

3 Saves 1
18 Tackles 11
5 Interceptions 3
62 Duels Won 53

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 27
3 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 23

Lineup

Referee : Spiros Zabalas

Starting XI ▼

1
Ioannis Gelios
Ioannis Gelios (C) Goalkeeper
6.24
4
Stefanos Stroungis
Stefanos Stroungis Defender
6.99
17
Julio Alonso
Julio Alonso Defender
6.82
29
Uros Ignjatovic
Uros Ignjatovic
Defender68'
6.13
22
Petros Kaloutsikidis
Petros Kaloutsikidis Defender
6.17
12
Ilias Chatzitheodoridis
Ilias Chatzitheodoridis
Defender68'
6.03
97
Rodrigues
Rodrigues Defender
7.27
44
Axel Guessand
Axel Guessand
Defender82'
6.09
6
Djibril Diarra
Djibril Diarra Midfielder
6.8
7
Juan Cataldi
Juan Cataldi Midfielder
7.1
8
Argyrios Liatsikouras
Argyrios Liatsikouras
Midfielder75'
6.37
20
Ahmad Mendes Moreira
Ahmad Mendes Moreira Midfielder
6.91
77
Kenneth Vargas
Kenneth Vargas Midfielder
7.16
32
Julián Bonetto
Julián Bonetto
Attacker68'
6.37
9
Jovanny Bolívar
Jovanny Bolívar Attacker
6.86
24
Erik Hamza
Erik Hamza Attacker
6.93
Referee : Spiros Zabalas

Starting XI ▼

33
Ricardo Velho
Ricardo Velho Goalkeeper
6.1
2
Jérémy Petris
Jérémy Petris Defender
6.47
4
Fabiano
Fabiano Defender
2
8.69
27
Noah Fadiga
Noah Fadiga Defender
6.33
97
Fredrik Jensen
Fredrik Jensen Defender
6.34
7
Benjamín Garré
Benjamín Garré Midfielder
7.2
10
Uros Racic
Uros Racic (C) Midfielder
7.47
20
Tom Dele-Bashiru
Tom Dele-Bashiru Midfielder
6.53
80
Loren Morón
Loren Morón
Attacker81'
6.55
34
Sebastián Palacios
Sebastián Palacios Midfielder
6.36
19
Migouel Alfarela
Migouel Alfarela
Attacker66'
6.83
70
Giannis Gianniotas
Giannis Gianniotas Midfielder
6.73
49
Othmane Boussaid
Othmane Boussaid
Midfielder66'
6.79
17
Rafa Mir
Rafa Mir Attacker
6.64
6
Konstantinos Galanopoulos
Konstantinos Galanopoulos
Midfielder90+5'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Konstantinos Galanopoulos → Rafa Mir
9th Substitution
90+3'
Event
Fabiano  
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
88'
Event
Fabiano  
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Jovanny Bolívar
Review
85'
Event
Jovanny Bolívar
Violent conduct / 1st Redcard
85'
84'
Event
Uros Racic
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Jérémy Petris
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Axel Guessand → Rodrigues
8th Substitution
82'
81'
Event
Loren Morón → Tom Dele-Bashiru
7th Substitution
Event
Ilias Chatzitheodoridis
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
79'
78'
Event
Noah Fadiga
Penalty disallowed
Event
Argyrios Liatsikouras → Juan Cataldi
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Julián Bonetto → Kenneth Vargas
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Ilias Chatzitheodoridis → Petros Kaloutsikidis
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Uros Ignjatovic → Julio Alonso
5th Substitution
68'
66'
Event
Migouel Alfarela → Sebastián Palacios
1st Substitution
66'
Event
Othmane Boussaid → Giannis Gianniotas
2nd Substitution
Event
Kenneth Vargas
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
60'
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Fabiano  
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
45'
Event
Uros Racic
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Petros Kaloutsikidis
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
44'
Event
Rodrigues
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 2nd Yellowcard
44'
Event
Jovanny Bolívar
Header / 1st Goal
41'
13'
Event
Noah Fadiga
Penalty disallowed

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Migouel Alfarela takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Migouel Alfarela takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Stefanos Stroungis takes a header shot but misses.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Migouel Alfarela takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-3.
90
Attempt Attempt
Stefanos Stroungis attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Fabiano Leismann scores with a left-footed shot.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Fabiano Leismann scores, making it 2-3.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Fabiano Leismann scores with a left-footed shot.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jeremy Petris.
82
Update Update
On Axel Thurel Sahuye Guessand, off Antonio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jeremy Petris.
81
Update Update
Axel Thurel Sahuye Guessand comes on for Antonio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira.
81
Attempt Attempt
Fabiano Leismann's header is saved.
81
Attempt Attempt
Ayotomiwa Dele Bashiru takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
81
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Mir Vicente takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
81
Update Update
Lorenzo Moron Garcia is on, and Ayotomiwa Dele Bashiru is off.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ilias Chatzitheodoridis.
78
Update Update
VAR decision results in the cancellation of the penalty awarded to Noah Fadiga.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Ilias Chatzitheodoridis.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Fabiano Leismann takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
69
Substitution Substitution
Argyrios Liatsikouras is substituted for Juan Cataldi.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Attempt Attempt
Fabiano Leismann takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
68
Update Update
Argyrios Liatsikouras is on, and Juan Cataldi is off.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Attempt Attempt
Benjamin Garre takes a left-footed shot but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Uros Racic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kenneth Vargas scores with a right-footed shot.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kenneth Vargas takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kenneth Vargas scores, making it 2-1.
55
Attempt Attempt
Giannis Gianniotas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cataldi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Uros Racic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Mir Vicente takes a shot with his right foot, but it's blocked.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Fabiano Leismann.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Uros Racic takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Uros Racic scores, making it 1-1.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Antonio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Petros Kaloutsikidis.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Petros Kaloutsikidis.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Jovanny David Bolivar Alvarado heads the ball into the net.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jovanny David Bolivar Alvarado scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ahmad Mendes Moreira.
38
Attempt Attempt
Shot with the right foot is saved.
36
Update Update
Offside.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jovanny David Bolivar Alvarado scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ahmad Mendes Moreira.
31
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot saved.
31
Update Update
Fabiano Leismann's header is blocked.
20
Attempt Attempt
Uros Racic takes a shot with his head but misses.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Uros Racic takes a shot with his head but misses.
13
Update Update
VAR decision results in the cancellation of the penalty for Noah Fadiga.
8
Attempt Attempt
Left-footed shot missed.
2
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Mir Vicente takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Spyros Zampalas.

CONCLUSION

Aris secured a hard-fought away win against Kalamata in a match defined by a late red card. Trailing or level at times, the visitors used their possession advantage to turn the game around after the dismissal. Kalamata fought valiantly but the numerical deficit proved too much in the end. The 2-3 scoreline accurately reflected the flow despite the challenges faced by the home team. This victory underscores Aris's ability to adapt and capitalize on opportunities presented. Fans witnessed a tense battle that highlighted resilience and tactical adjustments. The result leaves both sides with lessons for upcoming fixtures in their campaign.