Aris vs Ionikos Match Preview

Aris welcomes Ionikos for the 8th matchday of the Greek Super League.

Second consecutive bad result for Aris in the league, last week they were defeated 2-0 to AEK in Thessaloniki. A score that should leave them pretty satisfied as beyond the goals they conceded, one in each half, they saw their opponents missing many great chances while they didn't exist offensively.

This defeat combined with their lousy performance brought grumbling and dissatisfaction in their fans towards the players and the coach and obviously, this match against Ionikos is particularly important. The end of the 7th round found Aris in 7th place with 10 points with a total record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.

Despite their good performance against Lamia, Ionikos could not get all three points, limited to a 1-1 draw. They started the match badly as they were behind in the score since the first quarter, but at the beginning of the replay, they were the side that started with a goal and equalized, a result that did not change until the end of the match.

On the positive side, apart from their good performance, the fact that they ended a streak of 4 consecutive defeats but on the other hand, they remain without a single victory in the league. Despite the bad start of Ionikos, there is faith and patience from the fans and management toward the team to reverse the situation, starting from this match. After 7 games, Ionikos remain at the bottom of the standings having only 2 points.

An important match between two teams that are looking desperate for points. Aris comes from 2 consecutive defeats with bad performances and wants tonight in front of their demanding audience to return to winning ways. Aris is the favorite here, but the odds don't tell the truth, especially considering the ease they concede goals. Ionikos may be at the bottom of the standings, but they have the quality to make it difficult for the home team. My pick is for Both Teams To Score at 2.46 odds with Betshop.