APO Levadeiakos at AS Aris Thessalonikis Preview

THESSALONIKI, Greece (Interstat) — The tightest rivalry in the Super League 1 takes center stage Sunday, May 17, 2026, as AS Aris Thessalonikis hosts APO Levadeiakos at the Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium in a matchup that has produced three consecutive draws.

The teams enter the contest locked in a pattern of parity. Their last three meetings — Oct. 26, 2025, Jan. 25, 2026, and Apr. 5, 2026 — all finished 1-1 or 2-2. Sunday’s clash offers either side a chance to break the deadlock and gain crucial positioning in the Greek top flight.

APO Levadeiakos arrives with momentum. The visitors defeated OFI 3-2 on Wednesday, May 13, fueled by an assist from midfielder Panagiotis Liagas, who subbed out after creating the decisive chance. Liagas has been productive recently, and his playmaking from the midfield will be critical against a disciplined Aris defense.

Levadeiakos has shown offensive firepower, scoring five goals in a win over Volos NFC on May 3 and three against OFI. However, consistency remains an issue after shutout losses to OFI (2-0 on Apr. 18) and AEK Athens (4-0 on Feb. 22).

AS Aris Thessalonikis counters with striker Thanasis Triantafyllou, who scored in the team’s 2-1 victory at Volos NFC on May 13. Triantafyllou, a forward, subbed out after finding the net. He will be the focal point of the home attack as Aris looks to exploit Levadeiakos’s occasional defensive lapses.

Aris has been solid at home but struggled against top-tier competition, dropping a 3-1 decision to PAOK on Mar. 1. The team’s form has been steady if unspectacular, with a 2-0 win over OFI on May 3 and a 1-1 draw with Kifisias on Feb. 22.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for APO Levadeiakos. The projection suggests Levadeiakos’s recent scoring surge, led by Liagas and supported by contributors like Thiago Nuss and Alen Ožbolt, may overcome Aris’s home-field advantage.

Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday at the Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium. Both teams are seeking separation in a rivalry that has refused to pick a side all season.