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Porto vs Olympiakos: Prediction and Betting Odds 3.45
Porto will host Olympiacos on January 23 in the seventh round of the Europa League. Will the Dragons be able to break their losing streak of three defeats in a row and get three important points, or will the Red-Whites spring a surprise and remain undefeated? In the betting tip, we assessed the prospects of each team in the upcoming match and selected the most reliable bets. Which choice should you make?
Command Analysis
FC Porto
PortugalCurrent form
Before the start of the current Europa League, Porto was among the obvious contenders for a place in the top eight – their experience at the international level and selection of players allowed the Dragons to set such goals for themselves. Porto started with a defeat – the Portuguese lost 2:3 away to Bodø/Glimt, but they partially rehabilitated themselves in the second round, drawing a bright 3:3 with Manchester United.
Porto got their first win in the third round, beating Hoffenheim 2-0, but then had two more weak matches, losing 1-2 to Lazio and drawing 2-2 with Anderlecht. A 2-0 win over Midtjylland in the last round allowed the Dragons to rise to 18th place in the table, but they have a modest one-point lead over 25th Braga, which can guarantee nothing.
In the Portuguese championship before the start of the season, Porto was considered a clear contender for the title along with Sporting and Benfica, but in the first round there were many mistakes. At the moment, the dragons occupy third place in the table with 40 points and are four points behind the leader Sporting, one point more than Benfica. The 1:3 defeat to Gil Vicente in the last round was the last for Vitor Bruno at the helm of the team.
Disqualifications and injuries
Marcano, Grujic and Wendell are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Porto have lost their last three matches
- Porto have won their last eight home matches
- Porto have not conceded in their last seven home matches
Estimated line-up: Costa - Fernandes, Perez, Otavio, Moura - Vieira, Eustaquio, Nico - Franco, Samu, Galeno.
Olympiacos
GreeceCurrent form
Olympiacos won the Conference League last season and this status, as well as the selection of players and experience on the international stage, allowed them to count on a ticket to the playoffs. Jose Mendilibar team started with an away defeat 0:2 to Lyon, but in the next two matches they rehabilitated themselves and left no chance for Brage (3:0) and Malmo (1:0), making a bid for the playoffs.
However, they failed to extend their winning streak – Olympiacos drew two games at home with Rangers (1:1) and Twente (0:0), and also shared points with FCSB (0:0) away. After six rounds, Olympiacos is in 15th place in the table and is only two points ahead of 25th Eflsborg, risking remaining outside the top 24 if they fail to play the last rounds successfully.
In the Greek Championship, Olympiacos was considered the main contender for the championship title before the start of the season and so far this status has been justified. Following 19 rounds, the red-whites are leading the table with 43 points and are four points ahead of second-placed Panathinaikos. Having beaten Atromitos 2:1 in the last round, Olympiacos achieved their fourth victory in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Disqualified Essay.
Interesting trends for betting
- Olympiacos have not lost in their last 16 matches – 10 wins and six draws
- Olympiacos have scored in their last six matches
- Olympiacos have conceded in their last three matches
Estimated line-up: Tzolakis - Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega - Moutsakitis, Stamenic - Velde, Kostoulas, Masouras - El Kaabi.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Olympiacos' last three matches have ended with this score
7.70Porto to score in both halves
In Porto last three home games, this bet has been successful
2.47Bet Olympiakos to score in the second half
In the last six matches of Olympiacos this bet was successful
2.35Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
In the last two matches between the clubs, this scenario was realized
1.44Tip and bets
Porto lost their coach a few days ago and it is obvious that the resignation can shake up the team, the relationship between some key players and the former coach was not the best, now there is a chance to return to the team and start all over again. On their home field, the dragons are almost flawless, as clearly evidenced by the home series of eight victories in a row - Porto will not lack motivation today, there is a serious advantage in the selection of players, it is unlikely that Olympiacos even has a chance of a draw.
We think that the guests have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1) on Porto . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.05
Bet on total
Porto will certainly try to take advantage, the dragons show outstanding results at home - only a victory today will satisfy them. It is obvious that Olympiacos' defense may have big problems, even in the Greek championship it has been rare to play to zero lately. However, the red-whites have their own plans for points, there are high-level players ahead, the guests are quite capable of responding with one goal.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.85
Combined rate
Porto have made several mistakes in a row in recent matches, but all three defeats were away, while the dragons are almost flawless at home. The hosts only need a win and, in general, they are quite capable of achieving their goal – Olympiacos is inferior in terms of player selection, and in away matches in the Europa League they do not show anything outstanding. At the same time, Porto has obvious problems in defense, it will be problematic to beat such an experienced opponent without scoring.
Bet - Porto win and both teams to score. This bet is offered for 3.45
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