A loss to Olympique Lyon in their UEFA Europa League opener means Olympiacos will be really motivated to get their campaign back on track as they host Braga at the Karaiskakis Stadium on Thursday.
Playing in front of their home crowd has been a real strength for Olympiacos, who are unbeaten in their last nine matches at the Karaiskakis Stadium, while also averaging 1.8 goals per game.
Their solid home form, combined with six wins in their last ten league matches and a defence that has conceded just 0.7 goals per game, should give José Luis Mendilibar’s side good reason to be optimistic about their chances.
Braga, meanwhile, come into this encounter in a rich vein of form having won 13 of their last 20 matches, including three on the bounce. The Portuguese side have found a good balance between attack and defence, scoring two or more goals in 11 of their last 20 games while also keeping four clean sheets in their last seven outings.
On the road, they’re averaging 1.9 goals per game, so they’ll certainly fancy their chances of finding the back of the net against Olympiacos.
Much of Braga’s success can be credited to new boss Carlos Carvalhal, who knows a thing or two about Olympiacos, having managed the Greek giants for a brief spell last season. His insider knowledge might give the visitors an edge in what promises to be a closely contested encounter.
Betting Tip: Goal/Goal & Over 2.5 Goals
03/10 17:45 Olympiacos – Braga Goal/Goal & Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.15 (Mozzartbet)
With both teams averaging nearly two goals per game – Olympiacos at 1.8 at home and Braga at 1.9 away – there’s plenty of potential for a high-scoring affair.
Olympiacos’ unbeaten run at home will give them confidence, but Braga’s ability to score on their travels means a win for the Greek side is far from a foregone conclusion.
Given the attacking quality on both sides, our recommended bet is for both teams to score (Goal/Goal) and Over 2.5 goals in the match at 2.15 odds on Mozzartbet.
Olympiacos vs Braga - Goal/Goal & Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.15
Probable Lineups:
- Olympiacos: Tzolakis; Rodinei, Ndoj, Carmo, Ortega, Hezze, Garcia, Martins, Chiquinho, Velde, El Kaabi
- Braga: Matheus; Ferreira, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi, Ribeiro, Carvalho, A Horta, Zalazar, R Horta, Bruma, El Ouazzani
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