Round seven of the UEFA Europa League is underway as Portuguese outfit FC Porto welcome minnows Olympiacos. This clash will take place on Thursday at the Estadio Do Dragão as they aim to book their place in the next round.
FC Porto has recently experienced a downturn, with the team losing 3 consecutive games. This made him fall to third position in the league when he fell into the race by name. In addition, walk on the tightrope in the UEFA Europa League then obtaining eight numbers of six games. With two games still to play, it is essential to win to reserve its position in the next round.
Meanwhile, Olympiacos are on the same page as FC Porto in the league phase this season. The Greek side have also gathered nine points from six matches and will have to win their next two matches to confirm their place in the qualifying round at least. However, their recent form has been very good as they are unbeaten in 14 matches. Their last two matches in a competition have been two successive goalless draws against FCSB and FC Twente.
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:45 p. m. United Kingdom; 23:15 IST
Location: Estadio faire dragão
FC Porto (all competitions): W-W-L-L-L
Olympiacos (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W
Samuel Aghehowa has been a wonderful incorporation into the team. The young Spanish striker has caused a great impact on the team after scoring 18 goals with them this season. He has also been in full way at this festival after scoring five goals in the first six games. However, they will point to return to the scoreboard after not scoring in their last 3 games.
Ayoub El Kaabi continues to smash the goalscoring charts for Olympiacos this season. The Moroccan international already has 17 goals to his name this season in all competitions while also providing another three assists. So far in this competition, he has already scored four goals from six matches and remains the player to look out for in this match.
The FC Porto will lose veteran Ivan Marcano due to a cross ligament injury. In addition, Marko Grujic and Wendell are out due to muscle injury.
Meanwhile, they only have one injury challenge on their team. Yusuf Yazici left the game with a cruciate ligament injury. Additionally, Santiago Hezze is suspended for this adjustment.
Total matches – 2
FC Oporto – 2
Olympiacos – 0
Draws – 0
Ramos (GK); Fernandes, Perez, Otavio, Galeno; Eustaquio, Gonzalez; Franco, Mora, Pepe; Samuel
Tzolakis (GK); Costinha, Retsos, Biancone, Pirola; Costinha, Garcia; Rodinei, Kostoula, Velde; The Kaabi
Porto have suffered a dip in form in recent matches whereas their visitors are in some rampant form. Considering the form of both teams, we expect Olympiacos to secure a narrow victory here.
Prediction: FC Porto 0-1 Olympiacos
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