Greek Super League Online Betting Guide

League Winner

There are few bets simpler than Super League Greece 1 outright betting. League winner is self-explanatory; you bet on the team you think will finish on top by the end of the season. However, the format is a little unusual. The league’s top six teams enter a 10-game playoff tournament to determine the winner.

Olympiacos are by far the most successful team in the history of the Greek league, notching up 47 league titles over a period of roughly a century. Panathinaikos are second, with a very respectable 20 titles – their last coming in 2010.

To Be Relegated

You’ll also find lots of betting action at the bottom of the table, and it may involve more teams than you think. Eight of the league’s 14 teams are dragged into a relegation scrap at the end of the season, meaning every team either joins the championship or relegation playoffs.

The two teams who are lowest placed after the playoffs are at risk of relegation to Super League 2. The bottom team goes straight down, whilst the second-lowest team face the runner-up from Super League 2. The loser spends the next season in League 2.

European Qualification

Winning the league is a major achievement. It also brings with it the highly desirable perk of Champions League football, playing the top teams from the English Premier League, La Liga, and so on. The team that wins the title will gain entry via the first qualifying round. Teams who finish second and third will enter the UEFA Europa Conference League.

If you do decide to bet on Super League European qualification, remember that there’s a fourth slot too. This is again to the Europa Conference League and is awarded to the winner of the Greek Cup. The most successful teams in the Greek Cup include Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, as well as AEK Athens and PAOK – the latter picking up four trophies between the 2016/17 and 2020/21 seasons.

Top Scorer

If you want a bet that will last the entire season – and give you the chance to cheer every time one player scores – the top scorer market could be ideal for you. It’s a relatively straightforward market in which you predict who will score the most goals for their team over the course of the season.

This is a very popular market amongst those betting on Super League Greece 1 online, but keep in mind that only goals scored in the Super League count. No goals in the Greek Cup or European leagues will contribute towards the final tally.

Secure the Best Odds

The first thing you need to do is find the best Super League Greece 1 betting odds. This means that, every time you win, you get as much profit as possible. The difference between accepting odds of 1.60 when you could have locked in 1.70 elsewhere may not seem like a big deal, but you’ll be leaving a lot of money on the table in the long run.

Assess the Schedule

Bigger odds are available when you bet on the underdog. One of the most likely times for an underdog to win is when the ‘superior’ team has a busy schedule, which can lead to injuries, fatigue, and key players being rested. If a team like Olympiacos has a European fixture approaching, consider the implications on their domestic games.

Bet on Rivalries

In the Greek Super League and all other leagues around the world, there’s something special about derby games and rivalries. When two teams face each other and have a fierce history with one another, form can be overturned, and upsets happen. Consider betting on outcomes like multiple yellow cards, or a low-scoring match, as not losing is sometimes more important than winning.

Wait for the Starting XIs

If you have a feeling about a certain result, you might be tempted to put the bet on there and then. However, it could be a smart move to wait until closer to kick off. Shortly before every match, you’ll be able to see the starting eleven for each team on their social media accounts. This lets you see if any key players have been omitted before you put any money on the line.

Super League Greece 2

The unusual and interesting structure of the Greek Super League means that facing a team from the league directly below is always on the cards. Founded in 1962, the Super League Greece 2 is the league to which top-tier teams will be relegated. It’s more than twice the size of the Super League, with a total of 36 clubs all vying for promotion.

Gamma Ethniki

Briefly operating under the title of Football League 2 from 2010 until 2013, the Gamma Ethniki is a competition in Greece which divides teams into groups as they play one another for a shot at entering the Super League Greece 2. With over 100 teams competing in the competition, there’s a lot for bookies to keep track of. This can present excellent betting opportunities, especially if you have good knowledge of the minor teams.

Gamma Ethniki

Simply named the Greek Football Cup – or sometimes just the Greek Cup – this trophy is second only to the Super League in terms of importance in Greece. It was established back in 1931, and Olympiacos have lifted the trophy the most times (28) to date. One match where you could have made lots of money for calling it was the 2009 final between Olympiacos and AEK Athens. It was 3-3 at full time, 4-4 after extra time, and the penalty shootout incredibly ended 15-14 to the Erythrolefki.

Greece National Football Team

Nobody will ever forget the famous triumph of Greece’s national team at Euro 2004, where they heroically overcame hosts Portugal to lift the trophy. Four years later, the team peaked at eighth in the FIFA World Rankings – a remarkable achievement for the country, and one which demonstrates why shock upsets in international football should be a part of your betting strategy.