Barcelona vs Olympiacos Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Thrylos have never been able to secure a win against Barca!

FC Barcelona are now gearing up to face Olympiacos for their Round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys will witness the interesting clash between these clubs.

The Hansi Flick-led side faced a defeat at the hands of PSG in their last UCL match. It was an underwhelming show by Barcelona, who are now looking to bounce back with a win. The Blaugrana are back on winning ways in La Liga, and they will be looking to do the same in the Champions League.

Olympiacos will be under pressure from the start. The upcoming contest is going to be away from home for them. The Thrylos have not won any of their first two UEFA Champions League games of the ongoing campaign. Their confidence levels will be on the lower side when they face the Spanish giants next.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
• Date: Tuesday, October 21
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Urs Schnyder
• VAR: In use

🔴⚪✨ 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏2 Days to go🆚 @FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/U27R6dmUJb

— Olympiacos FC (@olympiacosfc) October 19, 2025

Form:

Barcelona: W-W-L-L-W

Olympiacos: W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Even though the England international failed to come up with the best performance in the last Spanish league game, but he is going to play an important role in the final third for the hosts. Marcus Rashford has scored two goals in two Champions League appearances this season.

Chiquinho (Olympiacos)

The 30-year-old is going to play an important role for the visitors. Chiquinho has not been able to perform up to his standards in the UCL this season, but he has been the most consistent player for Olympiacos in the Greek Super League in the ongoing campaign. A top performance by him can help the visitors stand a chance against Barca.

Match Facts

• The Blaugrana have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last five attempts.
• Barcelona are unbeaten against Olympiacos.
• The Thrylos have only one clean sheet in their last five games.

Barcelona vs Olympiacos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barca to win @2/11 bet365
• Marcus Rashford to score @11/2 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Joan Garcia and Marc-Andre ter Stegen will not be in action for Barcelona as they are injured.

Olympiacos are likely to miss out on the services of Gabriel Strefezza and Rodinei due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Barcelona won: 1

Olympiacos won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, De Jong, Rashford; Fernandez

Olympiacos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Tzolakis (GK); Costinha, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Hezze, Garcia; Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaabi

Match Prediction

The Blaugrana will be gunning for a win at home, with the visitors under pressure. Barcelona are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Olympiacos in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Olympiacos

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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