Olympiakos Piraeus vs Arsenal Soccer Betting Picks

Olympiakos Piraeus vs Arsenal Socccer Betting PicksThis Thursday, Olympiakos receives Arsenal on the occasion of the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League. Both teams want to keep all of their chances of qualifying for the return match.

Olympiakos Piraeus vs Arsenal Soccer Betting Picks

Present in group B of the Champions League, Olympiakos were transferred to these round of 16 in the Europa League. Unable to win in the first 5 days (4 losses and 1 draw), the Piraeus-based squad grabbed 3rd place, behind Bayern Munich and Tottenham, following their victory at home against the Red Star from Belgrade in the last match (1-0). Still undefeated in the league (18 victories and 6 draws), Mathieu Valbuena’s partners, however, only have a 2-point lead over their closest pursuer. Last weekend, they had no trouble getting rid, in front of their supporters, of Panionios (4-0).
During the group stage, Arsenal upheld the hierarchy by taking 1st place in group F, ahead of Frankfurt, Standard de Liège and Guimaraes. The team won its first 3 games before managing its advance in the return phase (1 defeat and 2 draws). On the national scene, the Gunners have disappointed so far and are only in 10th place in the Premier League, quite far from expectations at the start of the season. After having aligned 4 draw matches in a row, they resumed their march forward last weekend by winning very clearly against Newcastle (4-0).

The staff for Olympiakos Piraeus vs Arsenal

For Olympiakos, only the major striker Soudani is forfeited for this meeting. The playmakers Fortounis and Valbuena and the striker El Arabi should start this 16th round of C3.
Arsenal must contend with the injuries of defenders Tierney, Chambers and Cedric Soares, all of them potentially titular. Author of a very good match last weekend, Nicolas Pepe (1 goal and 2 assists), should start this meeting as the top scorer Aubameyang.

Soccer Betting Picks Olympiakos Piraeus vs Arsenal

More convincing for some time, Arsenal, finalist of this Europa League last year, can speak about his experience against an adversary a priori within his reach.

Betting Picks: Aubameyang to score
Odds: 2.12

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