Volos NFC vs Iraklis Thessaloniki preview

Greece flag 2026/2027 Super League, Greece
Dimotiko Stadio Neapolis Volou
Super League
Volos NFCVolos NFC
Iraklis ThessalonikiIRTH
KICKOFF :
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Volos NFC prepares to host Iraklis Thessaloniki at Dimotiko Stadio Neapolis Volou for a Super League regular season clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side enters with a clear power edge, reflected in a 53.44 rating compared to the visitors' 33.2. League standings place Volos NFC in twelfth and Iraklis Thessaloniki in thirteenth among domestic teams. Recent form records and last match details remain unavailable for both clubs. Set piece analysis carries low confidence levels and relies on proxy data. Overall structural metrics favor the hosts by 20.2 points, establishing them as the stronger unit on paper.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Volos NFC leads with a 20.2 point power advantage over Iraklis Thessaloniki.
  • Form: Both sides lack recorded form scores and recent outing details.
  • Squad: Squad composition data is absent from the provided preview inputs.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency statistics are listed as null for the upcoming fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics do not appear in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluations use proxy data with low confidence for each team.
  • xVariable: Power differential positions Volos NFC as the stronger side overall.
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Volos NFC K. Bratsos
K. Bratsos
VS
Iraklis Thessaloniki W. Mazzarri
W. Mazzarri
0.55
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
OFI Rank: 65 L
OFI Rank: 65 L
Aris Rank: 70 L
Levadiakos Rank: 67 L
Levadiakos Rank: 67 L
Aris Rank: 70 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
AEK Athens Rank: 81 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
53.44
33.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Volos NFC
Iraklis Thessaloniki
Power Score
53.44
33.2
League Position
12
13
Global Rank
738
692

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
Volos NFC — Opponent-weighted form score
Iraklis Thessaloniki — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Volos NFC Iraklis Thessaloniki

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Greece · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Dimotiko Stadio Neapolis Volou
Capacity
22700
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Marios Siampanis
Marios Siampanis Goalkeeper
55
Alexei Koşelev
Alexei Koşelev Goalkeeper
18
Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel
Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel Defender
37
Hamza Mendyl
Hamza Mendyl Defender
22
Giorgos Migas
Giorgos Migas Defender
4
Giannis Kargas
Giannis Kargas Defender
15
Hatim Essaoubi
Hatim Essaoubi Defender
24
Konstantinos Lykourinos
Konstantinos Lykourinos Defender
13
Quentin Lecoeuche
Quentin Lecoeuche Midfielder
6
Tasos Tsokanis
Tasos Tsokanis Midfielder
88
Keidi Bare
Keidi Bare Midfielder
17
Vasileios Grosdis
Vasileios Grosdis Midfielder
21
Matías Nahuel González
Matías Nahuel González Midfielder
7
Lazaros Lamprou
Lazaros Lamprou Attacker
10
Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes
Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes Attacker
20
Francesc Regis Crespí
Francesc Regis Crespí Attacker
9
Jan Carlos Hurtado Anchico
Jan Carlos Hurtado Anchico Attacker
8
Maximiliano Gabriel Comba
Maximiliano Gabriel Comba Attacker
11
Gustavo Martins Furtado dos Santos
Gustavo Martins Furtado dos Santos Attacker
49
Georgios Charalampoglou
Georgios Charalampoglou Attacker

Squad ▼

16
Panagiotis Tsintotas
Panagiotis Tsintotas Goalkeeper
33
Giorgos Athanasiadis
Giorgos Athanasiadis Goalkeeper
1
Georgios Karakasidis
Georgios Karakasidis Goalkeeper
2
Praxitelis Vouros
Praxitelis Vouros Defender
4
Soufiane Chakla Mrioued
Soufiane Chakla Mrioued Defender
31
Eulânio Ângelo Chipela Gomes
Eulânio Ângelo Chipela Gomes Defender
69
Yohan Roche
Yohan Roche Defender
21
Iñigo Sebastián Magaña
Iñigo Sebastián Magaña Defender
30
Carles Soria Grau
Carles Soria Grau Defender
18
Rob Nizet
Rob Nizet Defender
3
Vitor Alves Meer
Vitor Alves Meer Defender
23
Daniel Muñoz Navas
Daniel Muñoz Navas Defender
27
Marco Krainz
Marco Krainz Midfielder
8
Nemanja Radoja
Nemanja Radoja Midfielder
11
Iván López Álvarez
Iván López Álvarez Midfielder
22
Kylian Kaïboué
Kylian Kaïboué Midfielder
90
Vasilios Sourlis
Vasilios Sourlis Midfielder
20
Panagiotis Panagiotidis
Panagiotis Panagiotidis Midfielder
19
Georgios Konstantakopoulos
Georgios Konstantakopoulos Midfielder
17
Nikolaos Anastasiadis
Nikolaos Anastasiadis Midfielder
7
Elvir Koljič
Elvir Koljič Attacker
43
Pedro David Rosendo Marques
Pedro David Rosendo Marques Attacker
9
Kristjan Kushta
Kristjan Kushta Attacker

CONCLUSION

Volos NFC holds a structural edge entering this domestic league meeting against Iraklis Thessaloniki. Home positioning and power ratings suggest a controlled approach from the hosts at their familiar venue. Limited form and efficiency details leave room for tactical adjustments on the day. Set piece elements carry uncertainty due to proxy reliance. Both teams occupy mid-table spots, pointing toward a balanced contest where execution matters most. Volos NFC may look to leverage its rating advantage through organized play while Iraklis Thessaloniki seeks to close gaps in key areas.