Olympiacos will make the trip to Olimpic Lluis Companys Stadium for their UEFA Champions League encounter with Barcelona on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
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Barcelona vs Olympiacos predictions: A card fest
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in three of Barcelona's last four matches across all competitions.
- Five of Olympiacos’ last seven games went above the 4.5-card threshold.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Barcelona's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Olympiacos
There's a significant difference in quality between these squads, despite Barcelona's recent injury crisis. The Catalan giants should be able to manage a fairly comfortable victory at home against a team that has failed to score in their first two UEFA Champions League games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.6%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona returned to winning ways last weekend, as a stoppage-time goal from Ronald Araujo was enough to secure their first win in three games.
Interestingly, Olympiacos have had the exact same run of results as their opponents in their last five games (W-L-L-W-W), as they bounced back from two consecutive defeats to earn a victory last weekend.
Ahead of this skirmish, Barcelona are the expected winners at 2/11 (1.18). Teams with these odds generally have an 84.6% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that both teams found the back of the net in each of Barcelona's last five games, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in eight years
There have been two previous clashes between these teams, and both meetings took place in October 2017. Barcelona are unbeaten in both skirmishes (W1, D1).
Barcelona preview: Plagued by injuries
Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo are nursing hamstring and calf injuries, respectively. Raphinha, who also has a lingering hamstring issue, will not be risked here as the Brazilian eyes an El Clasico return instead.
Other absentees for Hansi Flick’s side include: Ferran Torres (hamstring), Pablo Gavi (knee), Joan Garcia (knee), and Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back problems).
Predicted lineup: Szczesny (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Balde, Pedri, De Jong, Fermin, Yamal, Fernandez & Rashford.
Last five matches
- Barcelona 2-1 Girona
- Sevilla 4-1 Barcelona
- Barcelona 1-2 PSG
- Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
- Real Oviedo 1-3 Barcelona
Olympiacos preview: Eyeing back-to-back away wins
Olympiacos will continue to be without Rodinei due to a calf injury. Otherwise, the visitors have no fresh concerns in their squad ahead of this trip to Catalunya.
Ukrainian star Roman Yaremchuk has made a full recovery from injury and was able to feature for the first time this season as the Greek champions won 2-0 at AEL Larissa last Saturday. The 29-year-old should also be in line to feature in Barcelona from the bench.
Predicted lineup: Tzolakis (GK); Costinha, Retsos, Mancha, Ortega, Hezze, Scipioni, Chiquinho, Yazici, Podence & El Kaabi.
Last five matches
- AEL 0-2 Olympiacos
- PAOK 2-1 Olympiacos
- Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos
- Olympiacos 3-2 Levadiakos
- Asteras 1-2 Olympiacos
Player to watch: Ayoub El Kaabi
Ayoub El Kaabi put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring a brace in Olympiacos’s 2-0 victory at AEL Larissa. The Moroccan forward will be called upon to provide goals when these teams clash on Tuesday evening.