In this article, we have given our Steaua Bucharest vs Olympiacos prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their 3 (UEL) clash on Thursday night. FCSB are just in the automatic qualification places for the knockouts, while Olympiacos are only three places and two points behind them in the play-off spots.
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Steaua Bucharest vs Olympiacos prediction: Both teams in fine form
Key stats
- Steaua Bucharest have won three of their last four games in all competitions.
- Olympiacos are unbeaten in five matches over all competitions, winning four of them.
- Steaua Bucharest and Olympiacos have never played each other before.
Correct score prediction: Steaua Bucharest 1-1 Olympiacos
FCSB and Olympiacos are both on a fine run of form, which suggests that this game could be close to call. They are both close to each other in the UEL table too, which further implies that they could be evenly matched.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors to claim victory?
- HOME: 21/10 (3.1) – 32.3{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d}
- DRAW: 12/5 (3,4) – 29.4{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d}
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.2) – 45.5{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d}
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the implied probabilities, Olympiacos are favourites to record an away victory, followed by a home win for Steaua Bucharest. A draw is thought to be the least likely outcome.
Also, feel free to check out our expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: First time for everything
This is the first time that Steaua Bucharest and Olympiacos have met.
Steaua Bucharest preview: FCSB aiming to cement top eight spot
FCSB come into this game in eighth place in the league phase table after four matchdays, which would guarantee them automatic qualification to the knockouts. They will also take confidence from the fact that they have won to-nil in their previous two home games, but Olympiacos will provide a stern test.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Cretu, Ngezana, M Popescu, Radunovic, Alhassan, Edjouma, Sut, O Popescu, Miculescu & Birligea
Romania Liga I 11/05/25
W
Universitatea Cluj
0
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 05/05/25
W
Dinamo Bucharest
1
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 27/04/25
W
Rapid Bucuresti
1
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 20/04/25
W
CFR Cluj
2
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 13/04/25
D
CS U Craiova
0
FCSB
0
Olympiacos preview: Greeks hope to break more than plates
Olympiacos are hoping to break into the top eight in the league phase, as they currently sit in 11th. Crucially, they would overtake Steaua Bucharest with an away victory.
Predicted lineup: Tzolakis (GK), Rodinel, Restos, Pirola, Ortega, Garcia, Mouzakitis, Costinha, Kostoulas, Martins & El Kaabi
Greece Super League 1 11/05/25
W
Panathinaikos
0
Olympiakos
1
Greece Super League 1 04/05/25
W
PAOK Salonika
2
Olympiakos
4
Greece Super League 1 27/04/25
W
AEK Athens
0
Olympiakos
2
Greece Super League 1 13/04/25
W
AEK Athens
0
Olympiakos
1
Greece Super League 1 06/04/25
L
PAOK Salonika
2
Olympiakos
1
Player to watch – Ayoub El Kaabi
Ayoub El Kaabi is undoubtedly Olympiacos' biggest goal threat, as he has scored a total of 14 goals in all competitions so far in the 2024/25 campaign. Incidentally, four of those have come in the UEL, making the striker the joint-top scorer in the competition after the opening four matchdays.