Kallithea Athens vs Olympiacos prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 16, 2024
On Monday, December 16, the Greek Super League Round 15 match between Olympiacos and Kallithea Athens will kick off at 19:30 CET. Here’s an analysis of the match and a suggested bet on one team’s individual total.
Kallithea Athens vs Olympiacos: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Kallithea is on an extended winless streak of 11 matches.
- Olympiacos, in contrast, is unbeaten in their last 10 games.
- The Athens side has not won at home in eight consecutive matches, while Olympiacos is unbeaten in their last four away games.
- Olympiacos boasts the second-best attack in the Greek Super League (26 goals) and the second-best defense (9 goals conceded).
- Kallithea has the worst defense in the league, having conceded 24 goals.
- Olympiacos frequently scores in both halves, doing so in 41% of their matches, while Kallithea concedes in both halves in 35% of their games.
- Kallithea has not won a single game without conceding this season, while Olympiacos has kept clean sheets in 36% of their victories.
- The previous head-to-head match ended in a 1–1 draw. Olympiacos has won four of their last five meetings, with one draw.
Kallithea Athens vs Olympiacos: Match Preview
Kallithea is in disastrous form, unable to win in their last 11 matches. As a result, they currently sit at the bottom of the table with just eight points after 14 rounds. To reach the Championship Group, they need to overcome a nine-point deficit, which seems unlikely given their current struggles. Their defense remains the league’s weakest, conceding 24 goals in 14 games.
Olympiacos, on the other hand, leads the Greek Super League standings, tied on points with AEK but with a game in hand. This gives them an opportunity to widen their lead at the top. Olympiacos is in excellent form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches. They also possess the league's second-best attack with 26 goals and the second-best defense, having conceded just 10. After failing to secure the league title for two years, despite winning three consecutive championships prior, Olympiacos is determined to reclaim the crown. The reigning UEFA Conference League champions are strong contenders to achieve this goal.
Probable Lineups
- Kallithea: Helios, Soiri, Motsok, Pasalidis, Isimat-Mirin, Valbuena, Matilla, Diba, Loukinas, Demetrius, Kenourgios
- Olympiacos: Tzolakis, Rodinei, Retzos, Ortega, Pirola, Mouzakitis, Hezze, Willian, El Kaabi, Gelson Martins, Kostoulas
Prediction
Olympiacos is the clear favorite in this match, showing solid performance both offensively and defensively. Meanwhile, Kallithea struggles with both defensive issues and overall form. I believe Olympiacos will achieve a convincing victory. My bet is on their individual total of over two goals, with odds of 1.89.
