West Ham vs Olympiacos Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview

In what promises to be a compelling showdown, West Ham United welcomes Olympiacos to the London Stadium for a Europa League encounter that could have significant ramifications for both sides. After their recent clash on matchday three ended in a surprising 2-1 victory for Olympiacos, Group A has been left wide open, denting West Ham’s previously unblemished European record.

West Ham vs Olympiacos Betting Tips
Selection	Odds	Bookie
West Ham	7/10
3-1	12/1

West Ham’s Defensive Woes

The Hammers are currently grappling with a concerning run of form, having lost four of their last five games. Their 17-game unbeaten run in Europe was brought to an end by Olympiacos, and this downturn in performance can be attributed, in part, to a glaring lack of defensive solidity. Over the course of this dismal run, they have conceded a total of 11 goals, a stark contrast to their initial four-game surge that saw them collect 10 points.

The Hammers, once perched comfortably in the Premier League, now find themselves in 11th place. The gap between their initial form and their current predicament highlights the gravity of the situation. In their past seven games, they have only managed to accumulate four points, suffering five defeats along the way. The pressure is mounting, particularly after their recent European setback.

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Olympiacos’ Recent Resurgence

While the defeat to Olympiacos on matchday three stung, West Ham still find themselves atop Group A, albeit level on points with Freiburg. The stakes are high in this fixture, as another loss could potentially see them fall out of the top two spots.

Olympiacos, on the other hand, has been buoyed by their recent victory and continues to harbour hopes of progressing in the tournament. Their manager, Diego Martinez, must be ruing the points dropped against TSC in a 2-2 draw, after leading 2-0, as well as the late defeat to Freiburg in their group opener. However, their victory against the Hammers in their previous encounter has breathed new life into their campaign.

Olympiacos’ Impressive Record in London

Olympiacos can take solace in their commendable record in the English capital, having won on their last two trips – both against Arsenal in this competition. The dramatic moments, epitomized by Youssef El Arabi’s 120th-minute winner in the round of 32 back in 2020, have etched themselves into the annals of Europa League history. Despite these achievements, they couldn’t progress further in the competition on the last occasion.

The memory of their recent win against West Ham should bolster their belief that they can replicate their success in London. Yet, the devastating defeat at the hands of PAOK Salonika has cast a shadow of doubt over Olympiacos’ current form, leaving them in a precarious position in their domestic league standings.

Team News and Possible Lineups

West Ham’s Kurt Zouma may return after missing their last fixture, and the availability of Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez following suspensions is a positive development. Lukasz Fabianski, their EFL Cup goalkeeper, is set to replace Alphonse Areola. The team’s performance in this competition has been characterized by strong selections, with Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen likely to start.

Mohammad Kudus has been in excellent form for West Ham, scoring two goals in their last Europa League game and continuing his goal-scoring spree in recent domestic matches.

Olympiacos will welcome back Andreas Ntoi after his suspension, which is crucial given their extensive list of injured players. This includes Athanasios Androutsos and UNAM-loanee Nicolas Freire, both significant absences in their Europa League campaign.

The Nottingham Forest loanee, Omar Richards, is not expected to make his debut, and Giulian Biancone, who recently joined the club, is in a similar situation. Bandiougou Fadiga and Doron Leidner, returning from loan spells over the summer, are yet to feature for Olympiacos.

Possible Starting Lineups:

West Ham United: Fabianski; Kehrer, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Cresswell; Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Lucas Paqueta; Kudus, Bowen, Benrahma

Olympiacos: Paschalakis; Rodinei, Porozo, Retsos, Ortega; Alexandropoulos, Camara, Hezze; Podence, Jovetic, Fortounis

Match Prediction

The West Ham faithful will be hoping to reverse their recent slide in form and gain retribution for their loss in Piraeus. Olympiacos boasts an abundance of attacking talent, primarily in the form of Fortounis and Daniel Podence, which could pose challenges to the Hammers’ defence.

However, West Ham has been a force to reckon with on their home turf in Europe over the past few years. Considering their strong track record, they enter this fixture as the favourites.

Prediction: West Ham 3-1 Olympiacos

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