On Tuesday, Olympiacos will host PSV Eindhoven in a crucial Champions League clash at the Karaiskakis Stadium. Both teams are seeking a much-needed win in their respective campaigns, as Olympiacos aims to improve after a poor start, while PSV looks to continue their positive momentum.
Match Preview: Olympiacos vs PSV Eindhoven
Olympiacos enters this match desperate for points. They managed just one point from their initial three group-stage matches, leaving them near the bottom of the table. The Greek side’s recent performance includes a goalless draw against Pafos and a disappointing 6-1 loss to Barcelona. Their only glimpse of hope comes from their previous face-off against PSV in Piraeus during the 2021-22 Europa League, where they emerged victorious with a 4-2 triumph.
Olympiacos Form
- Last three matches: 2-1 win over Aris Thessaloniki, 1-1 draw against Pafos, and 1-0 loss to Barcelona.
- Current league position: Fourth from bottom in the Champions League group stage.
- Recent league success has lifted team morale, with three wins in their last league matches.
PSV Eindhoven’s Outlook
Conversely, PSV Eindhoven finds themselves in a stronger position, sitting second in their league standings. Their recent form shows impressive victories, including a convincing 5-2 win over Fortuna Sittard. They are also unbeaten in their last eight outings across all competitions.
PSV Form
- Recent victories include a 6-2 win against Napoli and a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
- Current league position: Second in the Eredivisie.
- They have won eight of their last 16 Champions League matches.
Team News
For Olympiacos, injuries have sidelined Francisco Ortega and Santiago Hezze, although Hezze is not expected to play following a red card in their previous match. Daniel Podence could be a key player after ending his goal drought recently.
PSV’s only concern is Ruben van Bommel, who has a knee injury. Alassane Plea is also absent due to recovery from cartilage damage. Midfielder Ismael Saibari is in fantastic form, having scored ten goals in his last seven matches.
Predicted Lineups
| Olympiacos | PSV Eindhoven |
|---|---|
| Tzolakis; Costinha, Pirola, Retscos, Onyemaechi; Garcia, Maouzakitis; Podence, Taremi, Elkaabi | Kovar; Flamingo, Schoutine, Gasiorowski, Salah-Edine; Saibari, Junior, Veerman; Dumfries, Gil, Perisic |
Score Prediction
Given both teams’ strong offensive capabilities, a high-scoring match is anticipated. Despite PSV’s defensive struggles, their attack has been efficient, netting 20 goals in their last five games. Meanwhile, Olympiacos has also been sharp, averaging two goals per game in their recent outings. A predicted scoreline for this match is a 2-2 draw, reflecting both teams’ current form and scoring prowess.
