OFI Crete vs Panathinaikos: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As OFI prepare to host Panathinaikos on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this GREECE: Super League 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

OFI, currently 8th in the standings with 25 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Panathinaikos, sitting 5th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between OFI and Panathinaikos have favored Panathinaikos, with Panathinaikos claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Kifisias, OFI recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Christogeorgos, Krizmanic, Poungouras, Kostoulas, Athanasiou, Androutsos, Kanellopoulos, Apostolakis, Nuss, Leya Iseka, Fountas. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Panathinaikos's last outing came against Larissa, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Lafont, Touba, Jedvaj, Katris, Hernandez, Bakasetas, Gnezda Cerin, Calabria, Andino, Taborda, Swiderski. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, OFI are expected to maintain their unknown structure, OFI and Panathinaikos are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: OFI's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Panathinaikos's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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