VOLOS, Greece (Interstat) — In a dramatic conclusion that defied pregame projections, Volos NFC and AEK Athens played to a 2-2 draw in a Super League 1 match Sunday at Panthessaliko Stadio.

The result, sealed by a stoppage-time equalizer, saw both clubs open their domestic campaigns with a point. According to pregame analytics from Interstat, AEK Athens held an overwhelming 88.5 percent probability to win and was projected for a 2-1 victory.

AEK’s Maximiliano Comba opened the scoring in the 14th minute, finishing a play he helped create. The visiting midfielder’s early goal seemed to set the tone for the favored side. However, Volos responded before halftime. Substitute forward Barnabás Varga leveled the match in the 34th minute, sending the teams into the break tied 1-1.

The second half was a contentious affair, with the official issuing eight yellow cards. The tension built as the match entered its final moments with the score unchanged. Deep into added time, AEK Athens appeared to have snatched a victory when another substitute, defender Filipe Relvas, found the net in the 98th minute to put the visitors ahead 2-1.

But Volos NFC, demonstrating resilience in front of its home supporters, had one final response. In a stunning turn, Volos secured a dramatic draw with a last-gasp goal. The equalizer capped a match defined by impactful performances off the bench, with Varga and Relvas both scoring as substitutes.

Comba was instrumental for AEK Athens, contributing a goal and an assist in the draw. For Volos, the shared points will feel like a victory given the late circumstances and the statistical odds they overcame.

With the draw, both teams now hold identical records in Super League 1 play: 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Their overall records across all competitions also stand at 0-0-1. The match was the season opener for both sides in Greece’s top football division.