Super League Kickoff: Fascinating Stats and Key Match Insights
The new season of the Super League has officially begun, and with it comes a fresh batch of intriguing statistics. From Olympiacos’ unbeaten home openers to PAOK’s consistent home victories, plus standout performances from players like Nikolić, this season promises excitement. Additionally, we preview major fixtures in the Premier League, Serie A, and Bundesliga’s opening rounds.
Olympiacos’ Unyielding Home Opener Streak
Olympiacos boasts an extraordinary record when hosting the first match of the season in the Super League. Historically, the Reds have never lost in 38 such home openers, winning 35 of them. This includes three victories against Asteras Tripolis in 2008, 2019, and 2020. Moreover, Olympiacos has remained unbeaten in the last 19 league encounters against Asteras, although last season’s clash ended in a 1-1 draw. For bettors, the combination of a home win and both teams scoring (G/G) is currently offered at enhanced odds of 3.70.
AEK’s Challenging Start Against Panserraikos
AEK opens their campaign against Panserraikos, a team they have never lost to at home in 24 matches. Despite this, Panserraikos remains the only team AEK hasn’t beaten in a season opener over the past five years, with their 2023 meeting ending in a 1-1 draw. AEK is currently enduring its worst run since last season’s playoffs, suffering six consecutive defeats. The last AEK coach to lose his debut league match was Miguel Cardoso in 2019, but all his successors eventually secured wins. Will Marco Nikolić break this negative trend? The home win is priced at 1.25.
PAOK’s Dominance in Home Openers
For the eighth consecutive year, PAOK will start their Super League season with a home game. Their only loss in this streak was a narrow 0-1 defeat to PAS Giannina in 2021. Against Larissa, PAOK’s record is remarkable: nine straight home wins, keeping a clean sheet in eight of those matches. This upcoming fixture marks their fifth season opener against Larissa, with PAOK victorious in all previous encounters. The bet combining a home win and no goals conceded by PAOK (1 and N/G) offers odds of 1.93.
Aris Faces a Tough Challenge Against Volos
After a disappointing European exit, Aris prepares for their league opener against Volos. Aris has failed to win in the first match of the season over the past two years, while Volos has won both of their previous away openers in club history. Could this be the first surprise of the Super League season? The double chance bet (X2) for Volos is available at 2.10 odds.
Premier League Spotlight: Manchester City vs Tottenham
Saturday afternoon’s marquee Premier League fixture features Manchester City hosting Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs have consistently troubled City in recent years, with City winning only 4 of their last 12 league meetings. Although City secured a 1-0 victory in their latest clash in February, the last time they won consecutive matches against Spurs was back in 2019.
21 – Erling Haaland has netted 21 Premier League goals in August. Despite playing only 12 games in the month, only Andrew Cole (25 in 44 games) and Les Ferdinand (22 in 47 games) have scored more. Truly impressive. #OptaJoe
Tottenham has won 2 of their last 4 visits to the Etihad, losing only once in that span. Following last season’s emphatic 4-0 win, Spurs aim to secure back-to-back away victories against City for the first time since 2010. New Spurs manager Thomas Frank, who previously led Brentford to a 1-0 win at the Etihad in 2022, seeks to become the third coach after Mourinho and Conte to defeat a Pep Guardiola side away with different teams. The double chance X2 is priced at 2.10, while a home win stands at 1.47.
In their last four Manchester meetings, City and Spurs combined for 21 goals, making the Over 3.5 goals bet attractive at 2.10 odds, with both teams scoring (G/G) at 1.58. Haaland has started the season in fine form, scoring 48 goals in 48 home Premier League games, second only to Alan Shearer’s 50 goals in 47 matches. The odds for Haaland to score anytime are 1.70.
Liverpool’s Impressive Unbeaten Run at Newcastle
Monday night’s Premier League fixture sees Newcastle United hosting Liverpool. The Reds have maintained a 17-game unbeaten streak in league matches against Newcastle, last losing in December 2015. Liverpool has won five of their last seven trips to St James’ Park and remained undefeated in the last two, despite trailing in both games (2-1 win in 2023-24 and 3-3 draw in 2024-25). The away win is offered at 1.98 odds.
3 – Mohamed Salah is only the second player to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Season, and FWA Footballer of the Year awards twice in the same season (also 2017-18), after Cristiano Ronaldo in 2006-07 and 2007-08. Elite status confirmed. #OptaJoe
Newcastle has failed to score in their last three league openers, risking their worst streak since February 2020 when they went four games without a goal. The absence of striker Alexander Isak compounds their difficulties, as Newcastle has not won any of their last four matches without him. The no-goal bet (N/G) is available at 2.40 odds.
Salah has started the season strongly, scoring against Newcastle and contributing directly to 18 goals (10 goals, 8 assists) against teams managed by Eddie Howe (Bournemouth and Newcastle). He has assisted in each of his last six matches against Newcastle. The odds for Salah to score anytime are 2.40, and 3.80 to provide at least one assist.
Quick Betting Insights from bwin
- Levadiakos has not won a season opener in 16 top-flight campaigns, with their last victory dating back to 1990 against Panachaiki. Will this trend continue against Kifisia? Double chance X2 is at 1.85.
- Manchester United face a tough away trip to Fulham but hold an excellent record, losing only once in their last 19 Premier League meetings. Their current winning streak against Fulham stands at eight games, and a ninth would be a club record. United started last season with a loss and have only twice lost their first two games in Premier League history (1992 and 2022). The away win is priced at 2.10.
- Kylian Mbappé scored the lone goal in Real Madrid’s opening win and has opened the scoring 12 times since last season’s start, the highest in La Liga. Odds for Mbappé to score first against Oviedo are 3.25.
- Bayern Munich have lost only once in 23 Bundesliga season openers, a 1-0 defeat to Gladbach in 2001. Hosting Leipzig, Bayern aims to extend their unbeaten streak in openers since August 2011. The home win is at 1.25.
- Napoli, Italy’s reigning champions, have won 11 of their last 13 season openers. Only Juventus (2015) and Inter (2024) lost their openers after winning the title. Napoli faces Sassuolo with the away win at 1.53.
- Dortmund have won their last 10 season openers, a Bundesliga record, starting with an away game against St. Pauli. The away win is offered at 1.73.
- Nottingham Forest began the Premier League season with a win and now face a challenging away match at Crystal Palace. Forest has not lost any of their last 10 Premier League meetings with Palace. Double chance is 1.62.
- Inter Milan host Torino, against whom they have won 11 of the last 12 league meetings, including the last six. The home win is at 1.43.
- Juventus face Parma, a team they have beaten in all three previous season openers with a combined score of 9-2. The home win is priced at 1.46.
- Roma have drawn their last two season openers and face Bologna, with a draw paying 3.25. This would be the first three-season draw streak since 1989.
- Everton will play their first match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Historically, only one of the ten Premier League teams moving to a new stadium lost their opener (Southampton in 2001). Everton’s home win against Brighton is at 2.80.
- Wolves have never lost at Bournemouth in the Premier League, their best record against any club. Double chance X2 is 1.98.
- Athletic Bilbao have scored in 16 consecutive home league games against Rayo Vallecano, averaging 2.1 goals per match. The home win is 1.78, rising to 2.30 with Over 1.5 goals.
- Cagliari have drawn their last four Serie A season openers and face Fiorentina, with a draw at 3.30.
- Real Betis have scored in 20 consecutive La Liga matches, their third-best streak ever. The home win against Alavés is at 1.82.
- Atalanta have won their last seven season openers with a 21-5 goal tally, including three clean sheets. They face Pisa with the home win at 1.40.
- Osasuna have won their last four home league games without conceding in three. They face Valencia with the home win at 2.35.
- Real Sociedad have beaten Espanyol in their last five league meetings, aiming to match their best streak since 2002. The home win is 1.88.
- Genoa start their Serie A campaign against Lecce, who have won only once in 19 previous openers. Genoa have lost just twice in 18 head-to-head matches. The home win is 2.00.
- Cremonese have lost their opening Serie A match in all eight previous appearances, the worst record in the league’s history. They face Milan, with the home win at 1.36.
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