Zafeirakis vs Aris: match preview on 30 September 2026

Zafeirakis entered the fixture with a mixed recent record, having won two of their last five matches and lost three, scoring 150 goals while conceding 154. Their previous home outing saw them edge XANTH 39-38, while their away trips had ended in defeats to A.S.E. Douka and Kilkis. Aris carried a similar balance, with two wins and three losses in their last five games, netting 126 goals against 149 conceded. Their most recent outing was a 21-39 loss at home to Olympiacos, preceded by a 29-28 away victory over Douka.

Both teams had identical records of one win, one draw, and no losses prior to this game.

Aris now face the challenge of building momentum after a heavy defeat to Olympiacos. Zafeirakis will look to capitalise on their home advantage in the next round.

Before the match, Aris and Zafeirakis were separated by three places in the table, despite having identical records. Aris, sitting fifth, will need to regroup after the heavy home loss to Olympiacos. The league has seen little separation so far, with both teams showing flashes of potential but also vulnerability.