3 December 2023 at 14:30

Super League 1 · Season 2023
Referee: A. Papapetrou

Match Summary

Volos NFC and Olympiakos Piraeus drew 2:2. The match was played in Super League 1 2023. Goals were scored by P. Moraitis 20′, A. El Kaabi 44′ (pen.), J. García 51′ (pen.), A. Kalogeropoulos 54′ (o.g.). 10 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Volos NFC had 35% possession while Olympiakos Piraeus held 65%. Volos NFC had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Olympiakos Piraeus. Volos NFC made 3 substitutions, Olympiakos Piraeus made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Juan Manuel García 17′), Penalty confirmed (Giulian Biancone 41′), Goal cancelled (Giorgos Masouras 63′), Goal cancelled (Youssef El Arabi 90′).

Match Events

Key match events between Volos NFC and Olympiakos Piraeus — 4 goals and 12 cards recorded during the match.

Volos NFC
Olympiakos Piraeus
Kick Off
Penalty confirmed17′
VAR
18′Panagiotis Retsos
24′
Pep BielS. Hezze
Antonio LunaF. Kitsos
32′
VAR
41′Penalty confirmed
44′
Half Time
J. García

Penalty

51′
54′
A. Kalogeropoulos

Own Goal

P. MoraitisK. Aslanidis
59′
Kyriakos Aslanidis60′
VAR
63′Goal cancelled
66′Kostas Fortounis
72′
M. CamaraJoão Carvalho
M. CombaQ. Cornette
77′
Quentin Cornette81′
83′
G. MasourasY. El-Arabi
VAR
90+2′Goal cancelled
Full Time

Match Statistics

Volos NFC had 35% possession against Olympiakos Piraeus's 65%. Volos NFC registered 10 shots (4 on target) while Olympiakos Piraeus managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 17–10.

4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal5
10Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots3
10Shots insidebox10
0Shots outsidebox1
17Fouls10
2Corner Kicks6
1Offsides2
35%Ball Possession65%
7Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves2
218Total passes397
135Passes accurate305
62%Passes %77%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Volos NFC lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Ángel López, while Olympiakos Piraeus deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Diego Martínez.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Volos NFC is 6.73, compared to 6.95 for Olympiakos Piraeus. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Volos NFC's highest-rated starter is M. Comba (6.80), while Olympiakos Piraeus's best-rated player is G. Biancone (7.18).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Volos NFC have contributed 4 goals and 1 assists this season, led by M. Comba (4G). Olympiakos Piraeus's starters account for 17 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by A. El Kaabi (17G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Volos NFC deploy 4 defenders rated 6.66 on average, against Olympiakos Piraeus's 4-man backline averaging 7.16. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Volos NFC field 4 midfielders averaging 6.80, versus Olympiakos Piraeus's 5 rated 6.57. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Volos NFC start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Olympiakos Piraeus averaging 6.92. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Volos NFC and 77% for Olympiakos Piraeus. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Volos NFC's starters have collected 15 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for Olympiakos Piraeus. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Volos NFC's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: G. Migas (31), oldest: G. Migas (31)), while Olympiakos Piraeus average 31.4 (youngest: G. Biancone (25), oldest: A. Paschalakis (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Volos NFC's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 11 for Olympiakos Piraeus. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Volos NFCPosition StrengthOlympiakos Piraeus
6.73
Avg Rating
6.95
6.66🛡 DEF (4 v 4)7.16
0G 1A0G 3A
6.80 MID (4 v 5)6.57
4G 0A0G 0A
FWD (2 v 1)6.92
0G 0A17G 2A
Volos NFC4-4-2
12🧤GKI. Kostić
22🛡DEFG. Migas6.71A
5🛡DEFA. Kalogeropoulos
16🛡DEFC. Sielis
13🛡DEFAntonio Luna
3MIDN. Alho
10MIDA. Trouillet
11MIDN. Glavčić
20MIDM. Comba6.84G
31FWDJ. García
45FWDP. Moraitis
Olympiakos Piraeus4-2-3-1
1🧤GKA. Paschalakis
23🛡DEFRodinei7.13A
41🛡DEFG. Biancone7.2
45🛡DEFP. Retsos
3🛡DEFF. Ortega
8MIDIborra
4MIDM. Camara
21MIDPep Biel
7MIDK. Fortounis
19MIDG. Masouras6.6
9FWDA. El Kaabi6.917G2A

Substitutes

4(D)K. Aslanidis
29(F)Q. Cornette
23(G)P. Kalampoukas
18(M)F. Bertoglio
70(D)C. Karagiannis
21(M)D. Metaxas

Substitutes

32(M)S. Hezze
74(M)A. Ntoi
18(D)Quini
92(M)I. Karakoutis
77(F)I. Brnić

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Volos NFC have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Olympiakos Piraeus show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Volos NFC

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Olympiakos Piraeus

DWDWDW

Head to Head

Volos NFC and Olympiakos Piraeus have met 3 times — Volos NFC won 0, Olympiakos Piraeus won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Olympiakos Piraeus leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (0 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Olympiakos Piraeus are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2025.

0

Volos NFC

0

Drawn

3

Olympiakos Piraeus

Goals: 0Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (3)

24 Jan 2026Olympiakos Piraeus1 – 0Volos NFC
29 Oct 2025Olympiakos Piraeus5 – 0Volos NFC
30 Aug 2025Volos NFC0 – 2Olympiakos Piraeus

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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