Preview: Levadiakos arrive as clear favourites in Agrinio
Panaitolikos host Levadiakos at Stadio Panetolikou on 19/01/2026 in what shapes up to be a testing afternoon for the home side. The home outfit sit 9th in the table with just 15 points from 16 matches and a worrying goals record — 14 scored and 27 conceded — while Levadiakos sit comfortably fourth with 31 points and a potent attack that has struck 39 times this season. Bookmakers have already reflected that gap: Levadiakos are the market favourite at 1.78, with the visitors carrying more momentum and an unbeaten run of form that reads overwhelmingly positive.
Form, recent meetings and match context
Panaitolikos have lost four of their last five in the league, their recent defeat to PAOK a 3-0 reversal that underscored defensive frailties. Levadiakos, by contrast, arrive on the back of a confident cup win over Kifisia and a run that includes multiple consecutive victories. The sides met earlier this season in a one-sided affair — Levadiakos dismantled Panaitolikos 6-0 — a result that still hangs over this fixture and will give the visitors belief. At Agrinio, Panaitolikos’ home vulnerabilities are exposed in the numbers: they’ve conceded 17 at home, averaged fewer than eight shots per match, and struggle to convert chances. Levadiakos bring a much higher attacking output and better shot volume, which suggests they can control large periods of this game.
Tactical match-up and key influences
Statistically Levadiakos create and threaten far more: higher shots, more dangerous attacks and a better goals-for tally. Panaitolikos will need to tighten up and find an attacking spark — they have recorded just nine home goals this season — but the visitors’ form and efficiency are the defining factors. The referee on the day will be Fotis Polychronis and the players will battle on a pitch where Levadiakos have already proven they can score freely.
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Betting suggestion After weighing form, head-to-head and statistical superiority, the clearest value sits on the 1X2 market: back Levadiakos to win (Away) at the available price of around 1.78. The visitors’ momentum, superior attack and the season’s earlier 6-0 result point to a high-probability road victory; stake size should reflect your bankroll and risk tolerance, but from a pure analytical perspective Levadiakos to win is the top pick for this clash.
