The Greece Super League 1 on 22.08.2026 presents an opportunity to see Aris Thessalonikis challenge Kalamata. With a strong lineup and strategic advantages, Aris Thessalonikis is expected to dominate the proceedings. Our comprehensive match guide provides detailed insights into both teams' forms, key player stats, and well-researched betting tips supporting Aris Thessalonikis.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamata | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | Iraklis 1908 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | OFI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Aris Thessalonikis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | Asteras Tripolis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Kalamata vs Aris Thessalonikis
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x 5 x 1 x 4Kalamata vs Aris Thessalonikis Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Volos NFC | Kalamata | 10.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League 2 | Kalamata | Iraklis 1908 | 28.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League 2 | Marko | Kalamata | 21.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Super League 2 | Kalamata | Olympiakos Piraeus II | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League 2 | Panionios | Kalamata | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League 2 | Kalamata | Marko | 01.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super League 2 | Olympiakos Piraeus II | Kalamata | 21.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Super League 2 | Kalamata | Panionios | 15.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League 2 | Ellas Syros | Kalamata | 25.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League 2 | Panargiakos | Kalamata | 18.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup | Anagennisi Karditsas | Aris Thessalonikis | 17.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Napoli | Aris Thessalonikis | 12.08.2026 | 6-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Monza | Aris Thessalonikis | 30.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Super League 1 | Aris Thessalonikis | Levadiakos | 17.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League 1 | Volos NFC | Aris Thessalonikis | 13.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League 1 | Aris Thessalonikis | OFI | 10.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League 1 | OFI | Aris Thessalonikis | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League 1 | Aris Thessalonikis | Volos NFC | 18.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Super League 1 | Levadiakos | Aris Thessalonikis | 05.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League 1 | Aris Thessalonikis | OFI | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Kalamata vs Aris Thessalonikis
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Kalamata vs Aris Thessalonikis
This is the kind of game that means everything to one side and should be routine for the other. Kalamata are stepping up into the Greece Super League 1, a massive moment for the club. Aris Thessalonikis arrive as seasoned top-flight competitors. The gap in experience is real. And that gap could prove decisive.
Let's start with the form. Kalamata have been absolutely ruthless in Super League 2. They won promotion playing aggressive, direct football, and their recent results speak for themselves. Eight wins in their last ten league outings, including a stunning 5-1 demolition of Panargiakos and a clinical 3-1 away win at Olympiakos Piraeus II. This is a team bursting with confidence.
But here's what you need to watch for. Aris Thessalonikis finished their Super League 1 season strongly. Three wins from their final three league games, including a 3-0 home win over Levadiakos and a 2-1 away victory at Volos. That is a team that knows how to win when it matters. The quality difference between the two divisions is significant, and Aris carry that experience into every phase of the game.
Don't be fooled by Kalamata's home advantage narrative. This is their first Super League 1 match. The step up is enormous. Aris will press them tactically in areas Kalamata simply haven't been tested before.
Here's a surprising insight that casual fans might miss. Aris have two players carrying disciplinary risk. Álvaro Tejero and N. Fadiga both collected red cards last season. In a competitive opener against a physical home side, that edge could cost Aris dearly if they're not careful. Watch those two closely. A card for either player changes the entire shape of the game.
From a betting perspective, Aris at 2.00 represents reasonable value given the class gap. But the real opportunity I see here is in the goals market. Kalamata score freely, and Aris end games with goals. Both teams to score looks genuinely attractive. A first-half booking for a visiting defender is another angle worth considering.
My prediction is a 2-1 win for Aris Thessalonikis. They have too much quality, too much top-flight experience. But Kalamata will make them earn it every single minute.
One thing is certain. Kalamata's fans will be electric. And that atmosphere alone makes this one unmissable.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gotsis | Greece | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| H. Frimpong | Ghana | 23 | Attacker | 178 cm | n/a |
| A. Mendes Moreira | Guinea | 31 | Attacker | 178 cm | n/a |
| G. Pamlidis | Greece | 32 | Attacker | 179 cm | 70 kg |
| C. Algarañaz | Bolivia | 30 | Attacker | 176 cm | 79 kg |
| J. Barrales | Argentina | 39 | Attacker | 186 cm | 80 kg |
| A. Kastoras | Greece | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Moustakopoulos | Greece | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Matheus Alves | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Hoxha | Greece | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Morsay | Sierra Leone | 28 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 72 kg |
| P. Konstantinopoulos | Greece | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Anastasopoulos | Greece | 33 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 77 kg |
| D. Rienstra | Netherlands | 33 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| F. Grivas | Greece | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Diguiny | France | 38 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Cataldi | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 66 kg |
| Abdul Rahman Oues | Syria | 28 | Defender | 169 cm | 66 kg |
| S. Úbeda | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Xenitidis | Greece | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Jules | Cameroon | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | 78 |
| Julián | Spain | 35 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 91 |
| L. Majkić | Croatia | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| Álvaro Tejero | Spain | 30 | Defender | 174 | 69 |
| Fabiano | Brazil | 34 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| Pedro Álvaro | Portugal | 26 | Defender | 186 | 83 |
| H. Mendyl | Morocco | 28 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| U. Račić | Serbia | 28 | Midfielder | 193 | 81 |
| Monchu | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| Carles Pérez | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 75 |
| F. Jensen | Finland | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| C. Diandy | Senegal | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Loren Morón | Spain | 32 | Attacker | 188 | 66 |
| M. Frýdek | Czechia | 34 | Defender | 179 | 75 |
| G. Misehouy | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| G. Gianniotas | Greece | 33 | Attacker | 174 | 72 |
| O. Moruțan | Romania | 27 | Attacker | 173 | 71 |
| T. Kadewere | Zimbabwe | 30 | Attacker | 183 | 72 |
| G. Athanasiadis | Greece | 33 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 94 |
| N. Sonko-Sundberg | Gambia | 30 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
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