Olympiacos cannot advance in the Champions League, but can progress to the Europa League last 32. They currently sit third in Group C and a win would ensure they transfer to the Europa League post-Christmas.
Getting a win at home versus FC Porto will be easier said than done. The Portuguese club are second in Group C with 10 points from 15 possible. Their blemishes in the group stage came against Manchester City, who took four points from six off FC Porto.
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Porto are guaranteed a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. A win will continue their momentum going into the second half of the competition after Christmas.
These teams played on matchday 2 in the Champions League with Porto claiming a 2-0 win. Fabio Vieira opened the scoring for Porto in the 11th minute sending the Portuguese on their way. Sergio Oliveira killed off the game five minutes from time with a goal of his own.
Olympiacos’s only win of the group stage came on matchday 1 against Marseille at home. Since then, the Greek club have lost four straight games. They are –6 in goal difference with two goals for and eight goals allowed to opponents.
Porto are in excellent form going into the game this week. They are unbeaten in seven straight games in all competitions with six of those matches finishing in wins.
Olympiacos have blown hot and cold. While they have been good on the domestic front claiming six straight wins in the Greek Super League, they have struggled in Europe, losing four straight games in the Champions League.
As it stands, Olympiacos will go through to the Europa League last 32. If they fail to get a point and Marseille draw or win versus Manchester City, they will be eliminated from all European competition.
Olympiacos have been brilliant at home this season winning eight games and losing just once in all competitions. They average 2.11 goals per game scored and just 0.29 conceded on their own turf. Although FC Porto are in form, Olympiacos won’t be easy to defeat.
Porto have won four, draw one and lost twice on their travels in 2020-21. They average 1.88 goals scored and 1.14 allowed to opponents.
Olympiacos will keep things tight thanks to their excellent home defensive recover. However, Porto will win thanks to their superior attacking talent. The match should see under 2.5 goals scored as Porto edge Olympiacos away for a victory on matchday 6 of the Champions League.