Karmiotissa Pano Polemidia vs Ethnikos Achna Prediction: Ethnikos has the upper hand

I am excited to preview the game to be played on 9th February 2025 at 17:00 (GMT+3) between Karmiotissa Pano Polemidion and Ethnikos Achnas. This encounter promises to be intriguing as both teams battle to improve their league standings. Karmiotissa currently sits in 10th place with 20 points, while Ethnikos Achnas holds 8th place with 23 points. 

Historically, head-to-head meetings have favoured Ethnikos Achnas as they have secured 9 wins in 17 direct encounters, compared to only 3 wins for Karmiotissa, with the remaining 5 matches ending in draws. On average, these duels have produced about 4 goals per match, and more than 80% of these fixtures have witnessed over 2.5 goals scored. Both teams have shown an inclination towards open, attacking play, with Karmiotissa’s matches going over 1.5 goals 96% of the time and Ethnikos’ games following a similar trend. Moreover, the likelihood of both teams scoring is significant—56% for Karmiotissa and 64% for Ethnikos across their matches. Despite some defensive frailties on both sides, the attacking records suggest a game with plenty of action. 

I believe the tactical approach, recent form, and head-to-head statistics indicate that while the match could be closely contested, Ethnikos Achnas appears to have a slight edge. The propensity for over 2.5 goals further enhances the excitement, and I anticipate both teams finding the net in what should be an engaging battle.

Karmiotissa Pano Polemidion

I view Karmiotissa Pano Polemidion as a side struggling to find consistency this season. Playing at home, they have shown flashes of ambition but remain vulnerable, averaging only 1.04 goals per game while conceding roughly 2.28. Their record of just 5 wins in 25 matches underscores their defensive issues and inability to dominate games. In recent form, with a sequence of losses interspersed with rare wins, they seem to be fighting uphill. Additionally, although almost every home match has seen over 1.5 goals, only around 54% have exceeded 2.5 goals. Their performance in direct encounters has been poor compared to their opponents, which leaves me cautious about their chances today.

Ethnikos Achnas

I find Ethnikos Achnas to be the most compelling outfit in this matchup. As an away team, they average 1.40 goals per game while conceding fewer at 1.84, reflecting a better balance between attack and defence. Their record in direct clashes with Karmiotissa is notably stronger, with 9 wins out of 17 meetings, and their overall style suggests an appetite for open, high-scoring contests. Ethnikos’ away matches consistently see over 1.5 goals in over 90% of games, and approximately 83% go over 2.5 goals. Coupled with a 64% probability of both teams scoring, their offensive approach and slightly superior form give me confidence in their ability to secure a positive result in today’s match.

Expert Betting Tips

After analyzing the data, I predict a narrow victory for Ethnikos Achnas. Considering the head-to-head statistics, superior goal-scoring record, and slightly better defensive metrics, 

Karmiotissa Pano Polemidion 1 – 2 Ethnikos Achnas

I expect Ethnikos Achnas to edge out a narrow victory. Both teams show attacking tendencies with frequent over 2.5 goal outcomes, and the head-to-head history supports a higher-scoring affair with both sides finding the net. Based on the predicted score above, below are my predictions for the game:

My first prediction is BTTS for odds of 1.63 at Betway

My second prediction is over 2.5 goals for odds of 1.83 at Bet365

My final prediction is W2 to win for odds of 2.40 at 1XBet