Olympiacos vs Arsenal Predictions and Betting Tips

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Olympiacos will welcome Arsenal to Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium for the 1st leg of their Europa League last-16 battle on Thursday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Both sides faced each other over a year over ago as they were pitted together in this same stage. Arsenal won the first leg 1-0 but lost via a late goal in the last minute of extra time.

Feisty encounter on the cards

The Greeks did very well to see off Benfica in the previous round 5-4 on aggregate to set up this feisty meeting with the Gunners. Fast forward to last weekend, the boy the better of Lamia 3-0 on Sunday and are now unbeaten in three games with two wins and a draw. It is also to be noted that they have lost only two of their last 20 matches in all competitions. How well will they manage Arteta’s troops? Check out the best odds for this match and other Europa Leagues matches at PowerPlay Sports Betting.

Arsenal, on the other hand, were held to a 1-1 draw at the Turf Moor last Saturday. Aubameyang had given them the lead just six minutes into the game with a brilliant solo effort. However, the lead was lost just six minutes from the first half whistle as Xhaka gifted Chris Wood a tap-in. The Gunners have been struggling at the back as they have failed to seal the opposition out in all of their last eight matches.

Olympiacos vs Arsenal Team News

Semedo and Vrousia are both out injured while Arsenal only have Emile Smith-Rowe rated doubtful.

Olympiacos possible starting XI:

Sa; Lala, Sokratis, Ba, Reabciuk; M’Vila, Bouchalakis; Bruma, Fortounis, Valbuena; El Arabi

Arsenal possible starting XI:

Leno; Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Pepe, Odegaard, Aubameyang; Lacazette

Olympiacos vs Arsenal Prediction: 1-1

Olumpiacos shipped four goals against Benfica in the previous round pointing to some defensive frailties for the Greek outfit. As such, we expect both sides to find the back of the net in this highly-anticipated encounter. However, we don’t see a clear winner for this one