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€15.20m

17 May15:00
3 : 1

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€9.82m

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OFI vs Volos NFC Prediction Super League 1

OFI vs Volos NFC prediction: steady home edge in Crete

OFI vs Volos NFC Prediction time is here, and the calendar says Sunday, 2026-05-17 at 15:00 GMT. The setting is Heraklion, Crete, with OFI hosting at the Theodoros Vardinogiannis / Pankritio Stadium for Super League 1 play-offs (positions 5–8), Round 6. It is the kind of late-season game where legs get heavy, but minds get sharp—especially when Europe is the prize.

Match context, form notes, and the tactical feel

OFI arrive with a lot more than just points on their mind. The headline around the club is their historic 2025/26 Greek Cup triumph, sealed on April 25, 2026 against Levadiakos—a moment that has clearly lifted belief across the squad. That confidence also showed when OFI went to PAOK on 2026-04-25 and won 3-2 as massive outsiders (pre-match odds were 11.0). Results like that do not happen by accident; they happen when a team stays brave with the ball and ruthless in transition.

Volos, meanwhile, have their own “we are not here to make up numbers” proof. On 2026-03-22 they shocked PAOK 2-1 at odds of 13.0. Volos tend to look most dangerous when they can keep their structure, steal a few meters in midfield, and attack quickly rather than trade long possession spells.

Key angles to keep in mind

  • Head to head: the last meeting on 2025-11-29 went Volos’ way, 1-0 (a reminder that small moments can decide this matchup).
  • Squad value: OFI (€15.20m) carry more overall market value than Volos (€9.82m), which usually shows in depth and game management late on.
  • Game script: OFI at home are typically happier to build attacks and apply pressure, while Volos often prefer to stay compact and counter.

Betting odds and NerdyTips call: where the numbers point

The main betting odds for the 1X2 market price OFI as slight favorites: Home win 1.75, Draw 4.05, Away win 4.5. That fits the expectation of OFI controlling the match, but not necessarily running away with it.

NerdyTips’ model leans toward safety first: the recommended bet is 1X (OFI win or draw) at 1.22, with a strong trust level of 8.5/10. It is a logical read when you combine home advantage, higher team value, and the forecast match flow. The straight 1X2 prediction is 1 (home win) at 1.75, trust 8.0—confident, but not reckless.

Projected match stats (and what they imply)

  • Possession: OFI 61% vs Volos 39% (home control, away counters).
  • Shots: 14–9, with shots on target 4–3 (enough chances for both to score).
  • Corners: 3–3 (a balanced set-piece count, not a corner festival).
  • Cards: OFI 1, Volos 2 (Volos doing more chasing).

For total goals, the best over/under angle is Over 2.5 goals at 1.71 (trust 6.0). The trust is moderate, but the 2:1 predicted final score and 1:0 half-time lean naturally toward a game that opens up after the break.

Final lean: OFI vs Volos NFC prediction says OFI edge it 2-1, with 1X as the steadier ticket—because sometimes the smartest bet is the one that lets you sleep at halftime.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for OFI vs Volos NFC

1X -455

OFI to win or draw with odds of -455
8/10

1x2 Tip

1 -133

OFI is expected to win with odds of -133
8/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -200

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
6/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -192

Both teams are expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&O1.5 -270

Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
6/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

2:1

Stats Predictions

1.31
xG
1.09
61%
Ball Possession
39%
14
Total Shots
9
4
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shots Off Goal
3
3
Corners
3
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.01
Expected Goals
1.18
3.2
Total Goals
3.4
1.3
Goals Scored
1.2
1.9
Goals Against
2.2
47%
Possession
42%
9.8
Total Shots
10.2
3.4
Shots on Goal
3.7
4.3
Shots off Goal
4.1
12.4
Fouls
15
2.6
Corners
4.2
1
Offsides
1.8
3
Yellow Cards
3.1
387
Total Passes
304

Overview Last 10 Matches

3
Wins
1
10
Over 1.5 Goals
10
5
Over 2.5 Goals
7
4
Over 3.5 Goals
3
6
Both Teams Scored
8
2
Unexpected Wins
1
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

OFI
8 - 6 - 9
Volos NFC
Volos NFC Volos NFC 05-Apr-26
1:1
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 08-Mar-26
1:1
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 04-Dec-24
1:0
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 01-Sep-24
1:3
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 28-Feb-24
3:1
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 09-Aug-22
2:1
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 04-Sep-22
0:1
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 14-May-22
5:0
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 20-Nov-21
0:2
OFI OFI
Volos NFC Volos NFC 20-Mar-21
0:0
OFI OFI

Profile time Recent Matches of OFI

17 MayW OFI OFI 3 Volos NFC Volos NFC 1
13 MayL Levadiakos Levadiakos 3 OFI OFI 2
10 MayL Aris T Aris T 3 OFI OFI 1
03 MayL OFI OFI 0 Aris T Aris T 2
25 AprW PAOK PAOK 2 OFI OFI 3
18 AprW OFI OFI 2 Levadiakos Levadiakos 0
05 AprD Volos NFC Volos NFC 1 OFI OFI 1
22 MarW Aris Aris 0 OFI Crete OFI Crete 2
14 MarL OFI Crete OFI Crete 0 Olympiakos Olympiakos 3
08 MarD Volos Volos 1 OFI Crete OFI Crete 1

Profile time Recent Matches Of Volos NFC

17 MayLOFI OFI 3 Volos NFC Volos NFC 1
13 MayLVolos NFC Volos NFC 1 Aris T Aris T 2
10 MayLVolos NFC Volos NFC 0 Levadiakos Levadiakos 3
03 MayLLevadiakos Levadiakos 5 Volos NFC Volos NFC 2
18 AprLAris T Aris T 3 Volos NFC Volos NFC 2
05 AprDVolos NFC Volos NFC 1 OFI OFI 1
22 MarWVolos Volos 2 PAOK PAOK 1
15 MarLKifisia Kifisia 2 Volos Volos 0
08 MarDVolos Volos 1 OFI Crete OFI Crete 1
01 MarDVolos Volos 2 AEK Athens FC AEK Athens FC 2

Greece - Super League 1 Greece - Super League 1

Team M G P
1 LevadiakosLevadiakos3163-4431
2 Aris ThessalonikisAris3131-3228
3 OFIOFI3140-5420
4 Volos NFCVolos NFC3132-5217
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