Aris Thessalonikis vs Volos NFC: Visitors on -1 Points
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Aris Thessalonikis host Volos NFC in Super League 1 on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium in Thessaloniki, with the visiting side rooted to the bottom of the table.
Volos sit bottom after two away defeats
Volos NFC enter Matchweek 6 in 14th place with -1 points from 5 matches, recording a goal difference of -5 with 4 goals scored and 9 conceded. Their travels have yielded nothing so far in this competition, suffering two defeats from two away trips: a 0-2 loss at OFI on 23 August 2026 and a 1-3 defeat at Kalamata on 13 September 2026. Most recently, they fell 1-2 at home to AEK Athens FC on 20 September 2026. Matías González leads their scoring with 2 goals across all competitions, but their overall output remains modest, generating 0.99 expected goals per game while conceding 1.52.
Aris unbeaten at home despite two injuries
Aris Thessalonikis sit 7th in the table with 7 points from 5 matches. While they suffered heavy away losses at AEK Athens FC (0-5 on 5 September 2026) and PAOK (0-2 on 13 September 2026), they have remained disciplined on their own turf. In this competition, their home record stands at 1 win and 1 draw from 2 fixtures, with 2 goals scored and 1 conceded after beating OFI 2-1 on 30 August 2026 and drawing 0-0 against Iraklis 1908 on 19 September 2026. The home side must manage without Giannis Gianniotas and Tom Dele-Bashiru, who are both sidelined through injury. Defender Fabiano remains their top scorer this season with 2 goals, while the team averages 1.53 expected goals created and 1.81 allowed.
Aris hold recent head-to-head edge
The previous meetings between these clubs favour the hosts. Aris Thessalonikis won the last two encounters in 2026, taking a 3-2 victory at home on 18 April 2026 before earning a 1-2 win away on 13 May 2026. Across their last five meetings, Aris are undefeated against Volos NFC, a sequence that also includes a 2-0 home victory on 23 August 2025 and two 1-1 draws.
Our model firmly expects an Aris Thessalonikis win
Our model firmly expects an Aris Thessalonikis win. Volos NFC arrive without a league win this season, carrying two away losses and 5 goals conceded on the road. In contrast, Aris have avoided defeat at Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium this season and possess a five-match unbeaten record against the visitors.

