- Aris Thessaloniki have won two of their last three home games against OFI FC.
- OFI FC have won four, drawn three and lost seven of their 14 away games in the Super League Conference League Group 2026.
- OFI FC are undefeated in their last three away games (W2, D1).
Head-to-head and form suggests home team dominance
A total of 22 points from their 29 games in the Super League Conference League Group 2026 puts Aris Thessaloniki second in the table and OFI FC sit third with 20 points. This is an important game for both teams, even without being a derby, as the potential for European qualification is a realistic aim for both.
When considering the Aris Thessaloniki vs OFI FC prediction, it’s notable that Aris are on a strong run of form, winning their last two games including a 2-0 away win over OFI just three days ago. They have also claimed a 3-2 win at home to Volos NFC, and a 2-0 win away at OFI, while their record across the last five games is two wins, one draw and two defeats.
OFI have also performed well recently with three wins, one draw and just one loss in their last five matches, the results of which are a 2-0 home win over Levadiakos, a 3-2 away victory in the Cup against PAOK after extra time, and a 0-2 home loss to Aris.
Two similar, yet very different tactical setups
Michalis Grigoriou has been head coach of Aris since the end of February 2026 and has implemented a 4-2-3-1 system. His side are patient, play through half-spaces and are very much a possession-based team that control the tempo and look for overloads. They don’t press high, instead, they play in a more tactical way and create their chances.
The Aris Thessaloniki vs OFI FC preview reveals that OFI FC have a similar base system to Aris, but instead, Christos Kontis, who has been in charge since the end of October 2025, has made the team more compact, with a high work rate and pressing game when the ball is lost. OFI have the ability to counter quickly, while Aris need to create their own chances.
OFI will keep it close
OFI score an average of just 1.07 goals per game on the road, with 15 away goals scored this season in the Super League Conference League Group 2026. In our Aris Thessaloniki vs OFI FC prediction, the stats show that Aris have scored 13 goals in 14 home games, which is less than a goal a game, although they tend to control games and score the goals they need to win. Aris are the 1.64 favorites here, and OFI are 5.51 underdogs, but the value bet could be in the home team. Despite OFI being lower in the table than Aris, the home advantage, recent form and the head-to-head record in this fixture all point to an Aris win. This Aris Thessaloniki vs OFI FC prediction takes into account OFI's very good record away from home of late, however, and will put this game to the test. Thiago Nuss has scored three goals in his last five appearances for OFI FC and has been key to their upturn in form over the last few games. Benjamin Garre leads the line for Aris and has scored one goal in three league games, he’s a constant threat for the hosts. For those looking for Aris Thessaloniki vs OFI FC betting tips, Konstantinos Kostoulas has contributed one goal in his three league appearances for OFI and looks for every opportunity to get on the ball.
