Olympiacos vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid aim to return to winning ways when they visit Olympiacos at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium for their next Champions League match. Xabi Alonso’s side is on a three-game winless run, which started earlier this month, when they lost 1-0 against struggling Liverpool.
Last night, Los Blancos were held to a 2-2 draw against 10-man Elche, and they also had a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano two weeks ago. Despite this, Real Madrid remain at the top of the La Liga standings with 32 points. They’re also seventh in the Champions League table with nine points, level with PSG, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Galatasaray.
On the other hand, Olympiacos are on a two-game winning streak to stay at the top of the Greek Super League table. However, their superb domestic form has yet to translate in the Champions League, where they’re 31st with only two points.
Talking Points
The veterans are getting it done for Olympiacos
Olympiacos are confident heading into their upcoming home match against Real Madrid, as Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men have regained their scoring touch. Since their humiliating 6-1 defeat against Barcelona last month, the Greeks have plundered 16 goals across their past six matches in all competitions.
During the team’s hot stretch, Ayoub El Kaabi and Mehdi Taremi notched four goals apiece. Roman Yaremchuk and Giulian Biancone had two goals each, and Daniel Podence, Geison Martins, and Diogo Nascimento had one goal each.
El Kaabi and Taremi have already accounted for 15 goals for the Greeks this campaign, and they are expected to continue to lead the frontline. Olympiacos also need Chiquinho, their third-leading scorer with four goals, to kick on to stand a chance against a superior Los Blancos side. Podence is Olympiacos’ top playmaker with three assists.
It’s now or never for Olympiacos to win a match in the Champions League. With only 24 play-off spots up for grabs, Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men must go on a run as soon as this Wednesday.
Real Madrid receive massive lineup boost
At this point, given their grueling schedule, Real Madrid are no longer new to missing several key players due to injuries. However, any good news on the injury front is welcome, and manager Xabi Alonso will have one of his top defenders available against the Greeks.
According to local reports, Antonio Rudiger is expected to play against Olympiacos on Wednesday, especially after he took the night off against Elche. The German centre-back’s last appearance for Real Madrid dates back to their 3-0 victory against Oviedo in August. Since then, Rudiger featured in two matches for Germany before being sidelined from September onwards.
Real Madrid’s other notable injuries include Dani Carvajal (knee), Franco Mastantuono (groin), Eder Militao (adductor), and Aurelien Tchouameni (hamstring).
On the other hand, Vinicius Jr. is fighting for a spot in the starting lineup after coming off the bench against Elche. He’s the team’s second-leading scorer with five league goals and four assists.
History
Wednesday marks the ninth Champions League meeting between Olympiacos and Real Madrid. In their head-to-heads, Los Blancos have the slight edge with four wins, whereas the Greeks have three wins and one draw. All of their encounters have been in the group stage, with their last matchup being a goalless draw in November 2007.
During the 2007-08 Champions League, Real Madrid and Olympiacos advanced to the knockout stage after finishing in the top two in Group C, with 11 points apiece. However, both teams exited early in the Round of 16, as Real Madrid lost to AS Roma (4-2 on aggregate) and Olympiacos lost to Chelsea (3-0 on aggregate). Manchester United eventually won the whole thing, their most recent Champions League triumph.
Betting Tip
The Champions League 2025 odds expect Real Madrid to halt their skid this Wednesday at the hosts’ expense. Los Blancos are 1.38 favourites to win, while Olympiacos are huge 6.20 underdogs, and a draw is priced at 4.61 in the 1X2 market. Olympiacos can certainly hurt Real Madrid, but not to the extent that the latter will drop points for the fourth consecutive match.
Both teams should produce enough Champions League 2025 highlights from this fixture, but this shouldn’t be a barnburner. Besides our recommended bet, SBOTOP bettors may also consider adding Total Goals 2-3 at 2.19, Under 3.50 at 1.65, Under 3.25 at 1.84, and Under 3.00 at 2.11. Moreover, a Correct Score of 0-0 – the result of their last encounter – is a long shot at 20.00 your bet.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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