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UEFA Europa League

FC Porto vs Olympiacos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :January 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Modified at :January 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Novojyoti Bhattacharjee


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This home side are without a win in three matches. 

Round seven of the UEFA Europa League is underway as Portuguese outfit FC Porto welcome minnows Olympiacos. This clash will take place on Thursday at the Estadio Do Dragão as they aim to book their place in the next round.  

FC Porto have suffered a dip in form recently with the team losing three consecutive matches in a row. This has seen them drop to third in the league as they fall behind in the title race. Also, they are in a very tightrope in the UEFA Europa League having gathered eight points from six matches. With two more matches remaining, this is a must-win for them to book their place in the next round.

Meanwhile, Olympiacos are on the same page as FC Porto in the league phase this season. The Greek side have also gathered nine points from six matches and will have to win their next two matches to confirm their place in the qualifying round at least. However, their recent form has been very good as they are unbeaten in 14 matches. Their last two matches in a competition have been two successive goalless draws against FCSB and FC Twente. 

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 23 January 2025 at 5:45 PM UK; 11:15 PM IST

Location: Estádio Do Dragão

Form:

FC Porto (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L

Olympiacos (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Samuel Aghehowa (⁠FC Porto)

Samuel Aghehowa has been an excellent addition to the team. The young Spanish striker has made a huge impact on the team having scored 18 goals for them this season. He has also been in red-hot form in this competition having scored five goals from the starting six matches. However, he will be aiming to get back on the score sheet after failing to score in their last three matches.  

Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos)

Ayoub El Kaabi continues to smash the goalscoring charts for Olympiacos this season. The Moroccan international already has 17 goals to his name this season in all competitions while also providing another three assists. So far in this competition, he has already scored four goals from six matches and remains the player to look out for in this match. 

Match Facts

  • FC Porto secured a 2-0 win against FC Midtjylland in their last league game
  • Olympiacos were held to a goalless draw against FC Twente in the last league game
  • Porto are without a win in their last three matches

FC Porto vs Olympiacos: Betting tips and odds

  • Tip 1: Ayoub El Kaabi to score a goal anytime– 9/4 with sky bet
  • Tip 2: Olympiacos to win this game– 5/1 with bet365
  • Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5 – 4/11 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

FC Porto will miss the services of veteran Ivan Marcano due to a cruciate ligament injury. Also, Marko Grujic and Wendell misses out due to a muscle injury.

Meanwhile, the visitors have only one injury concern in their squad. Yusuf Yazici is ruled out of the match due to a cruciate ligament injury. Also, Santiago Hezze is suspended for this match. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 2

FC Porto– 2

Olympiacos – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

FC Porto predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ramos (GK); Fernandes, Perez, Otavio, Galeno; Eustaquio, Gonzalez; Franco, Mora, Pepe; Samuel

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

Tzolakis (GK); Costinha, Retsos, Biancone, Pirola; Costinha, Garcia; Rodinei, Kostoulas, Velde; El Kaabi

Match Prediction

Porto have suffered a dip in form in recent matches whereas their visitors are in some rampant form. Considering the form of both teams, we expect Olympiacos to secure a narrow victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠FC Porto 0-1 Olympiacos

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network

UK –TNT Sports

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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