Arsenal v Olympiakos Predictions
Arsenal v Olympiakos Predictions
Arsenal are heavily favored to win this match, with the Gunners currently sitting at 4/7 odds to get the win on the road. With a 3-1 lead heading into the second leg, they will likely look to control possession and play defensively, hoping to keep the game scoreless and progress to the next round of the Europa League. Olympiakos will need to go on the attack, but their current form makes it unlikely that they will be able to score against the Gunners’ stout defense.
Match Preview
Arsenal and Olympiakos will face off in the second leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday, March 18th. The Gunners hold a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Greece, and will be looking to secure their place in the quarter-finals. Olympiakos, on the other hand, will need to pull off a major upset to advance. The match kicks off at 5⁚55 pm (UK) and will be broadcast live on BT Sport.
Team News
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, who is out with a hamstring injury. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to return to the starting lineup after being left out of the North London derby on Sunday. Olympiakos will be without Ruben Semedo and Avraam Papadopoulos, who both missed the first leg. Ousseynou Ba is also a doubt due to a back injury.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal and Olympiakos have met 11 times in all European competitions, with Arsenal winning six times and Olympiakos winning five. The two teams have never drawn. Arsenal won the first leg of this tie 3-1.
Betting Tips
Given Arsenal’s strong form and 3-1 lead٫ a bet on Arsenal to win at 4/7 odds seems like a good bet. However٫ it might be worth taking a look at a bet on both teams to score. Olympiakos will need to go on the attack٫ giving them chances to score. With Arsenal’s recent defensive struggles٫ they may also concede a goal.
Predictions
Given Arsenal’s current form and the 3-1 lead٫ the prediction is that Arsenal will win this match. However٫ given Olympiakos’ need to go on the attack٫ it is also possible that both teams will score. The final prediction is a 2-1 victory for Arsenal.
The conclusion is that Arsenal is the favorite to win this match. They are currently in good form and have a 3-1 lead going into the second leg. Olympiakos will need to play very well to win, but their current form makes that unlikely.
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