OFI Crete vs Levadiakos Prediction

OFI Crete vs Levadiakos prediction: tight rematch, goals expected

The OFI Crete vs Levadiakos prediction for February 8, 2026 (15:00 GMT) comes with a familiar feeling: these two sides have barely had time to unpack their kits after meeting on February 4. That Greek Cup semi-final first leg ended 1-1, and it set the tone for a tense, physical mini-series where every tackle feels like a message for the next game.

That midweek match at the Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium saw OFI strike first through Borja González, who answered fitness doubts in the best way possible. Levadiakos replied via Guillermo Balzi, and the rest was a long test of legs and patience. Now the league meeting moves to the bigger Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion, which may change the rhythm a little, but not the stakes. With the Cup second leg still to come later in the month, this is also about psychology, not only points.

Styles, form, and why this game feels like a chess match

OFI have been living on structure and discipline. Under Kristos Kontis, they often line up in a 3.6-2-1 and sit in a compact low block, sometimes happy with very little possession if it means clean counter-attacks. That approach has made them hard to break down lately, and their recent home form backs it up: five wins in their last six matches in all competitions. They also carry confidence from a league win over Panetolikos and that famous Cup upset away to AEK Athens (0-1), a result that landed when their betting odds to win were a wild 14.0.

Levadiakos, meanwhile, have been one of the more enjoyable stories in the Super League 1 season. Sitting high in the table and valued at €11.45m compared with OFI’s €13.60m, they play with the personality of a bigger side. Their 4-2.3-1 is more expansive, built on quick transitions and busy midfield pressing. Goals have not been a problem either: 13 scored in the last five matches, and a recent 3-1 win over Asteras Tripolis shows how quickly they can turn pressure into chances. They also have the memory of that 4-0 win over OFI earlier in the season, which adds spice to the head to head narrative.

Team news that can tilt the margins

OFI’s positives start with Borja González looking ready, but there are dents: Zisis Karachalios is still recovering, while Taxiarchis Fountas, Fotis Koutsoupias, and Athanasios Sitmalidis remain out. Ioannis Apostolakis is suspended. For Levadiakos, Benjamin Verbic is the standout absentee. The creative load again falls on Balzi, while Alen Ozbolt and Fabricio Pedrozo remain the sharp end of an attack that has punished teams on the road.

• OFI key idea: stay compact, make the game uncomfortable, and counter through Thiago Nuss.
• Levadiakos key idea: press through midfield and create repeat chances for Ozbolt and Pedrozo.

OFI Crete vs Levadiakos prediction and sports betting angles

Now to the numbers that matter for sports betting. The 1x2 betting odds are 3.6 for a home win, 3.4 for the draw, and 2.3 for an away win. Those prices lean to Levadiakos, and it makes sense: they are higher in the table, they score freely, and their away games tend to open up.

Our AI leans the same way, with a 1x2 prediction of 2 (away win) at odds of 2.3, though the trust is modest at 3.1/10. That caution fits what we just saw on February 4: OFI can slow the match down and make superior teams sweat.

The stronger angle is goals. The best tip is over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.35, with a 4.7/10 trust rating. Even with OFI’s defensive-first approach, Levadiakos create enough volume to force moments, and OFI’s counters are usually good for at least one clear chance at home. That’s why the model lands on a 1:2 final score, with 1:1 at half-time.

1. Main tip: Over 1.5 goals (odds 1.35, trust 4.7/10).
2. Leaning result: Levadiakos to win (odds 2.3, trust 3.1/10).

In short, this OFI Crete vs Levadiakos prediction expects another competitive chapter in their fast-moving head to head story—only this time, Levadiakos have a slightly clearer path to turning pressure into a 2-1 type of away victory.