Match Report
Xanthi, 3rd with 53 points, sat 24 points above Olympiakos Volos (16th, 29). Olympiakos Volos had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 5th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.06/1.53 for Olympiakos Volos and 1.34/0.78 for Xanthi (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.17.
A win had eluded Xanthi for 8 matches.
Dimotiko Stadio Neapolis Volou staged the fixture, a ground that holds 22,700. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Olympiakos Volos: T. Vernardos (89')
Key stats
Possession: Olympiakos Volos 52% · Xanthi 48% · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 7-5




