Nestos Chrisoupolis vs Kalamata Prediction

Form check: two different levels, two shaky recent runs

Kalamata's overall record in this sample is strong, with 12 wins from 20 matches and 31 goals scored against 16 conceded. Look at the last few weeks specifically, though, and it's been bumpier: a home defeat to Panathinaikos, a draw with Larisa in the Cup, and further slip-ups against Panetolikos and Aris Thessalonikis, mixed in with wins over Volos NFC and Panetolikos in the Cup.

Nestos Chrisoupolis: 20 completed matches; Kalamata: 20 completed matches.

Nestos Chrisoupolis

20 matches

Win

45% 9 / 20

Draw

25% 5 / 20

Loss

30% 6 / 20

Scored

24

Conceded

20

Difference

+4

Kalamata

20 matches

Win

60% 12 / 20

Draw

20% 4 / 20

Loss

20% 4 / 20

Scored

31

Conceded

16

Difference

+15

Nestos Chrisoupolis have won 9 of their 20 matches, with 6 draws and 5 losses, scoring 25 and conceding 20. Their recent form has dipped too, with defeats to PAOK II, OFI and AEK Athens in the Cup among their last six games, though they did beat Pyrgos 1968 and Apollon Pontou along the way.

Neither side arrives with real momentum, which makes this tie harder to call than the difference in level might suggest.

Comparative Team Statistics: Nestos Chrisoupolis vs Kalamata

How this cup tie could unfold

Kalamata's recent matches have all been in Super League 1, a tier above where Nestos Chrisoupolis have been playing in Super League 2. That points to an edge for the visitors, but their form has included almost as many losses as wins in the last month or so of matches.

Nestos Chrisoupolis get home advantage, and their own record shows they can be competitive, including wins over Pyrgos 1968 and Apollon Pontou. This form was also logged a month out from kickoff, so team news and any rotation for a cup tie aren't yet visible in the numbers.