On Wednesday, Olympiakos receives Porto on the occasion of the 6th and final day of Group C of the Champions League. Olympiakos want to consolidate their 3rd place while Porto no longer plays anything.
Olympiakos Piraeus vs FC Porto Soccer Betting Tips – Champions League
Olympiakos started their European campaign very well by winning their first home game against OM (1-0). Subsequently, the partners of the former Caen El Arabi lined up 4 losses in Porto (2-0), against Manchester City (3-0 away and 0-1 at home) and in Marseille last week ( 2-1). Despite this latest defeat, the team based in Piraeus retains its 3rd place and it will have to do as well as OM, who play for leaders Manchester City, on this last day to ensure their qualification in the Europa League. Uncompromising in its championship (8 wins and 1 draw), Olympiakos takes the lead in the standings and remains on a convincing success at home against Volos last weekend (4-1).
Porto is already guaranteed to finish in 2nd place in Group C of the Champions League, synonymous with participation in the round of 16. Defeated in Manchester for their entry into the running (3-1), Sergio Conceiçao’s men then won 3 consecutive times (Olympiakos and OM 2 times). Already qualified, they preserved, at home, the point of a draw against City (0-0) but they said goodbye to their last hopes of 1st place. In its championship, Porto ranks 3rd and has a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Last weekend, the teammates of striker Moussa Marega hardly gained the upper hand, at home, on Tondela (4-3), thus aligning the third success in a row.
The workforce for Olympiakos Piraeus vs FC Porto
Olympiakos must always deal with the forfeits of his playing master Valbuena, Portuguese midfielder Bruma (ex-PSV) and substitute Randjelovic. A major offensive asset of this formation, the Moroccan international El Arabi found the net three times last weekend.
On the Porto side, the defender passed by Roma Marcano and goalkeeper n ° 2 Mbaye, not yet used this season, still fill the ranks of the infirmary along with the defender of the defence Pepe. On the other hand, the midfielder on loan from Liverpool Grujic is back from suspension. There is no shortage of talent in the attacking sector with midfielders Sergio Oliveira and Otavio and forwards Corona and Marega.
The probable compositions for Olympiakos vs Porto:
Olympiakos: Jose Sa – Rafinha, Semedo, Cissé, Holebas – M’Vila, Camara, Bouchalakis – Fortounis, El Arabi, Vrousai.
Porto: Marchesin – Manafa, Mbemba, Sarr, Sanusi – Corona, Grujic, Sergio Oliveira, Otavio – Luis Diaz, Marega.
The key points for the match Olympiakos Piraeus vs FC Porto
The match will be played behind closed doors
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
Olympiakos Piraeus vs FC Porto Soccer Betting Tips
Opposed to a formation of FC Porto already assured of its qualification, Olympiakos can secure its 3rd place by winning this Wednesday. Olympiacos victory!
Betting Tips: El Aarabi to score
Odds: 2.41
