- Away form: Kalamata are unbeaten in their last 5 away games in all competitions (Won 4, Drawn 1).
- Home form: Panetolikos FC are winless in their last 4 home games in all competitions (Drawn 1, Lost 3).
- Away scoring: Kalamata average 1.60 goals per away match in all competitions and have scored 8 goals on the road.
Kalamahta are on a roll
Hosts' struggles
Panetolikos have had a miserable few weeks as they have picked up no wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches and the Canaries do not look as though they can be too positive ahead of Saturday's game. Giannis Anastasiou has set up a well organised 4-2-3-1 system that wants to control the tempo of the game and build in a structured way, rather than through chaos. Juan Manuel Garcia has scored 2 of Panetolikos' 5 goals in the last 5 games so he's one of the few reliable sparks they have to offer at the top end of the field.
Away side's approach
Kalamata arrive in better form than their opponents, having picked up 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 games. Panagiotis Christofileas has been a little more aggressive in his approach to the game, setting up his side to press from the front, play with the ball more and recover the ball.
Away team should have the edge
Black Storm have already beaten Panetolikos 4-2 at home in the Cup 2026/2027 and this will be a similar match-up with the away side looking the more likely winners. However, the price of 3.6 for Kalamata is probably a little high given that the odds board rates the hosts at 2.12 and the draw at 3.3, so it suggests a close and competitive matchup to me.
Betting on both teams to score at 1.89 makes the most appeal, as Kalamata have proven they can hurt the opposition on their travels this season with 8 goals away from home. Meanwhile, Panetolikos are conceding an average of 1.75 goals per home game and have failed to win their last 4 at home in all competitions (1 draw, 3 defeats).
Kalamata look to have the better of this matchup
Tactical outlook
It would seem that Panetolikos want to control the match, while Kalamata will press and try to nick it on the break.
Form comparison
Black Storm are in better shape as they have won 7 of their last 10 in all competitions, while the Canaries have won just 1 of their 10, drawn 4 and lost 5.
Players to watch
- Jovanny Bolivar has already scored once for Kalamata in the Super League 2026/2027, so they have a focal point in attack.
- Kenneth Vargas has hit 3 goals in Kalamata's last 5 in all competitions and he's another to keep an eye on.
- Ahmad Mendes Moreira is a useful player that has provided 1 assist in 1 game for Black Storm this Super League season, so the quality of his final pass is clearly there.