Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympiacos prediction, odds & betting tips – 14/03/2024

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UEFA Conference League - TSC Arena

4th Round

Another interesting duel scheduled for Thursday, 14 March, in the knockout stages of Europa Conference League, is the one between and Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olympiacos.

The team from Israel has a huge advantage, but can they hold on to it? Read our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympiacos prediction to learn more about this match, but don't forget to look at our other exciting Conference League predictions either.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympiacos prediction: A Pyrrhic victory for Olympiacos

Key Stats

• Olympiacos will be looking for a way back into this game and we can see them winning, but falling short of going through.
• Two of the previous three H2H duels between these teams have gone over 2.5 total goals.
• Olympiacos have gone over 2.5 total goals in their last five matches in a row.
• Eight of 13 matches Maccabi played in Europa Conference League this season have gone over 2.5 total goals.

Pre-game odds and win probability: A tightly-contested matchup expected

• HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.80%
• DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
• AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.40%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It is clear from these Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympiacos odds that the bookies expect a close match, with the guests being the expected winners by a small margin, despite their loss in the first leg.

Not only that, but Olympiacos followed that loss with another one, this time in the Greek championship, to their fierce rivals Panathinaikos, but they will have to push forward in this match since they have a three-goal difference to make up.

In any case, we expect to see an interesting game and if you want to get some more predictions, check our top betting tips for today.

Last five H2Hs: Maccabi with the H2H advantage

These two teams have met twice before this tie, in 2010, in the knockout stages of Europa League. Each team won their home game, but Maccabi went through on away goals. In addition to that, Maccabi beat Olympiacos 4-1 in the first leg last week, so they clearly have the mental advantage over the Greek team.

Maccabi Tel Aviv preview: Can they keep their good form running?

After ending the group stages in Europa Conference League at the top, Maccabi proved that this was not a fluke with an impressive showing in the first game with Olympiacos, which they won 4-1. The team enters this game on a six-game winning streak and one loss in the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Sheran Yeini, Derrick Luckassen, and Or Yitzakh are out with injuries at this time.

Predicted Lineup – Mishpati – Shahar, Saborit, Nachmias, Revivo – Van Overeem, Kanichowsky, Davida, Peretz, Milson – Zahavi

Israel Premier League 09/02/25

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Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

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Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Israel Premier League 03/02/25

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Beitar Jerusalem

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Maccabi Tel Aviv

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UEFA Europa League 30/01/25

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FC Porto

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Maccabi Tel Aviv

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UEFA Europa League 23/01/25

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Bodo/Glimt

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Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Israel Premier League 18/01/25

W

Maccabi Netanya

1

Maccabi Tel Aviv

4

Olympiacos preview: In a desperate situation

After seven wins in a row, Olympiacos suffered two rough losses, both at home. First, they lost in the first leg against Maccabi Tel Aviv, putting themselves in nearly impossible position to reach the quarter-finals in ECL, then in the Greek Championship where they let their fans down by losing to Panathinaikos.

When it comes to team news, Martins, Fadiga, Jovane, and Leidner are currently injured.

Predicted Lineup – Paschalakis – Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega – Hezze, Iborra, Fortounis, Horta, Podence – El Kaabi

Greece Super League 1 09/02/25

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Asteras Tripolis

1

Olympiakos

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Greece Cup 05/02/25

W

Panathinaikos

0

Olympiakos

1

Greece Super League 1 02/02/25

W

Levadiakos

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Olympiakos

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UEFA Europa League 30/01/25

W

FK Qarabag

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Olympiakos

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Greece Super League 1 26/01/25

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Panathinaikos

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Olympiakos

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Player to watch: Ayoub El Kaabi

The Moroccan international has been in great form this season for Olympiacos, netting 15 goals in the Greek championship and adding eight more in European competitions, including one in the first leg against Maccabi.

Can El Kaabi score more than once?

Given that El Kaabi scored 23 goals, the fact that he only scored in 17 matches means that he often scores multiple goals. In face, in six matches this season he scored a brace, so could he do that again against Maccabi?