Olympiacos - Kalamata for the 8th Matchday of Stoiximan Super League

Olympiacos welcomes dangerous Kalamata to "Georgios Karaiskakis" for the 8th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League, wanting to continue their winning streak.

The condition of the two teams and their form

Olympiacos is in excellent condition, coming from six consecutive victories in all competitions, where they did not concede a goal in the five most recent. In the league, they beat Panetolikos away 2-0 and Levadiakos 1-0, and also won the derby against Panathinaikos (1-0). In Europe, they beat Marseille (1-0) and Sparta Prague (1-0). In the Stoiximan Super League standings, the "red and whites" are in 2nd place with 16 points in 7 games (5 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) and a goal difference of 7-2.

On the other hand, Kalamata is having an impressive season and is in 6th place with 10 points in 7 games (3 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses) with a goal difference of 13-12. They are coming from impressive results, beating OFI 4-3 at home and defeating PAOK in Toumba 3-1, while they had also beaten Volos 3-1.

Key players and absences

For Olympiacos, Jota Silva stands out in attack, having scored 2 goals and 1 assist in the league. Joel Roca Casals also offers significant solutions with 1 goal in 5 appearances, while goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has 5 clean sheets in 7 appearances. Panagiotis Retsos will be absent from the match due to suspension, while Ayoub El Kaabi, Leon Bailey and Kostas Fortounis are out due to injuries.

In the Kalamata team, Kurminovski plays a leading role, having scored 4 goals in the league. Kenneth Vargas is also excellent with 3 goals, as is Mendes Moreira with 3 assists. Stefanos Stroungis is stable in defense with 7 appearances as a starter. For the visitors, Stavros Angelis, Panagiotis Panagiotou, Savvas Mouzakis and Pavlos Varelas remain out due to injuries.

History and estimates

In their two most recent league meetings, Olympiacos maintains a perfect record of victories against Kalamata. The "red and whites" show excellent defensive behavior, having conceded only 2 goals this season. Although Kalamata has one of the most productive attacks in the category with 13 goals, Olympiacos' compact defensive operation at "Georgios Karaiskakis" makes them the favorite for the win.