Arsenal v Olympiakos
18 March 1755hrs
Football – Europa – Europa League
Pick Arsenal AH-1
Bookmaker Bet Victor
Odds: 1.69 odds taken 1953 GMT, Wednesday 17 March
Thursday features action from the Europa League with Arsenal taking on Olympiakos at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal Preview – Can Arsenal finish the job?
Arsenal are in the driving seat ahead of this 2nd leg Europa League clash against Greek side, Olympiakos, having earned a valuable 3-1 win away from home in the 1st leg and having won four of their last five matches in all competitions, The Gunners look in good shape here.
Wins against Benfica and Olympiakos on the European stage have been boosted by Premier League wins against Leicester City and north London rivals, Tottenham, while results in the Europa League in recent times have been impressive.
Arsenal have won eight of their last nine ties overall along with winning their last four ties at home on the trot with victories over Dundalk, Molde, Rapid Vienna and Benfica, scoring 14 goals in the process.
Olympiakos Preview – Can Olympiakos fightback?
Olympiakos have a mountain to climb in this 2nd leg tie away at the nation’s capital in England as the Greek visitors find themselves chasing a 3-1 deficit and if they’re to have a chance of making it through to the next round, they basically have to replicate Arsenal’s 1st leg result with the away-goal rule in mind.
Recent results have been mixed for Olympiakos as the visitors have managed to win just four of their last nine matches in all competitions, while it’s just two wins from their last nine ties on the Europa League stage.
On the road, Olympiakos have lost four of their last five ties away from home with losses at Real Betis, Dynamo Kiev, Wolves and PSV, so this 2nd leg looks a big challenge here.
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Arsenal v Olympiakos
Key Facts – Arsenal v Olympiakos Tip
- Arsenal have won 8 of their last 9 ties in the EL
- Olympiakos have won just 2 of their last 9 away ties in the EL
- Arsenal have won 3 of the last 4 meetings v Olympiakos
Arsenal should see this 2nd leg out and also cover the -1 asian line too.
The best betting odds for Arsenal v Olympiakos
Arsenal to win: 1.40 at Bet Victor
Draw: 4.80 at Bet Victor
Olympiakos to win: 8.00 at Bet Victor
