Arsenal will welcome Olympiacos to the Emirates Stadium in their second fixture of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase on Wednesday night. The Gunners are buoyed by beating Newcastle 2-1 at St. James' Park in the Premier League with a late winner to put them within two points of leaders Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Olympiacos won 3-2 at home to Levadiakos in the Greek Super League to keep them at the top of the table. In terms of their last UCL results, Arsenal beat Athletic Club 2-0 away from home, while Olympiacos were held to a 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Pafos on home soil.
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Arsenal vs Olympiacos prediction: Gunners continue to fire?
Key stats
- Arsenal are unbeaten in five games in total in all competitions, winning four of them.
- Olympiacos have kept no clean sheets in their last three matches across all competitions.
- Arsenal have won three of the previous five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos
Arsenal used a lot of energy in the Newcastle game to get that late winner, and so their fitness levels will be tested with a short turnaround. Still, they should possess too much quality for Olympiacos on home soil, and so should be able to grind out another victory.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal almighty favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal are unsurprisingly big favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points at the Emirates. A draw can be backed at just over 15%, while an Olympiacos victory on their travels is rated at just under 8%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal aiming to end Emirates hoodoo
Interestingly, Olympiacos have actually won on their last three visits to the Emirates. However, the previous meeting was back in 2021, and it is safe to say that Arsenal are a much better side nowadays.
Arsenal preview: Odegaard to start?
Captain Martin Odegaard made a cameo off the bench against Newcastle after returning from a shoulder injury. He may be fit enough to start in what could be Arsenal's only change.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres & Eze
Last five results:
- Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
- Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City
- Athletic Club 0-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Olympiacos preview: Two known absentees
Olympiacos will continue to be without both Roman Yaremchuk and Lorenzo Scipioni due to injuries. Otherwise, the visitors have no fresh concerns in their squad.
Predicted lineup: Paschalakis (GK); Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Garcia, Hezze; Strefezza; Chiquinho, Podence & El Kaabi
Last five results:
- Olympiacos 3-2 Levadiakos
- Asteras 1-2 Olympiacos
- Panathinaikos 1-1 Olympiacos
- Olympiacos 0-0 Pafos
- Olympiacos 5-0 Panserraikos
Player to watch: Gabriel Magalhaes
Gabriel Magalhaes was the hero as he headed home Odegaard's corner in the 96th minute to give Arsenal an important 2-1 win at Newcastle last weekend.
The central defender poses a real aerial threat from set pieces, and is a weapon that the Gunners often utilise to their advantage.