Olympiakos Piraeus vs PSV Eindhoven: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview
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Match Details
Fixture: Olympiakos Piraeus vs PSV Eindhoven
Date: Tuesday, 04 November 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium
Our predictions for Olympiakos Piraeus vs PSV Eindhoven
Match Prediction: Olympiakos Piraeus 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
Olympiakos Piraeus, coming off heavy defeats against Barcelona and Arsenal, will look to regain confidence at home. Their recent draw against Pafos suggests a defensive approach might be adopted, focusing on counter-attacks led by the likes of Podence and Kaabi. PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, have shown offensive prowess with a 6-2 win over Napoli, indicating they could dominate possession and press high up the pitch.
However, PSV's inconsistent form, including a loss to Union St. Gilloise and a draw against Bayer Leverkusen, suggests vulnerabilities that Olympiakos could exploit. The Greek side's resilience at home, as seen in their draw against Pafos, could be crucial. Expect a tightly contested match with Olympiakos potentially capitalising on PSV's defensive lapses.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus have struggled recently, suffering heavy defeats against Barcelona and Arsenal. These losses highlight a need for defensive improvements, which could be a focus in their upcoming match. Their draw against Pafos at home suggests they can be solid defensively when needed, which might be key against PSV.
Recent UEFA Champions League Results:
Loss: 1-6 vs Barcelona (A)
Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos (H)
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven have shown a mix of results, with a convincing win against Napoli but also a loss to Union St. Gilloise at home. Their ability to score goals, as seen in the Napoli game, indicates a strong attacking threat. However, their inconsistency, particularly in defense, could be a concern against Olympiakos.
Recent UEFA Champions League Results:
Win: 6-2 vs Napoli (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Bayer Leverkusen (A)
Loss: 1-3 vs Union St. Gilloise (H)
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous encounters, Olympiakos and PSV have had closely contested matches. Olympiakos won 4-2 at home, while PSV secured a 2-1 victory in the return leg. These results suggest a competitive fixture, with both teams capable of scoring and winning.
Recent UEFA Champions League Results
PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Olympiakos Piraeus (25 Feb 2021) - UEFA Europa League
Olympiakos Piraeus 4-2 PSV Eindhoven (18 Feb 2021) - UEFA Europa League
Team News & Injury Report
Olympiakos Piraeus
Gustavo Mancha (Inactive) - Out
K. Angelakis (Inactive) - Out
N. Botis (Inactive) - Out
R. Cabella (Inactive) - Out
R. Vezo (Inactive) - Out
Rodinei (Calf Injury) - Out
Y. Yazici (Inactive) - Out
PSV Eindhoven
Ruben Van Bommel (Knee) - Doubt
Alassane Pléa (Knee) - Doubt
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Olympiakos Piraeus (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Tzolakis (GK), Costinha (DF), Retsos (DF), Pirola (DF), Ortega (DF), Hezze (MF), Garcia (MF), Martins (MF), Chiquinho (MF), Podence (MF), Kaabi (AT)
Olympiakos will rely on the midfield creativity of Podence and Martins to unlock PSV's defense, while their backline, led by Retsos and Pirola, will need to be solid to counter PSV's attacking threats.
PSV Eindhoven (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Flamingo (DF), Schouten (DF), Gasiorowski (DF), Salah-Eddine (DF), Junior (MF), Veerman (MF), Man (MF), Saibari (MF), Perisic (MF), Til (AT)
PSV's attacking line, spearheaded by Til and supported by the creative duo of Saibari and Perisic, will aim to break down Olympiakos' defense, while Gasiorowski and Schouten will be crucial in maintaining defensive stability.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Kaabi vs Gasiorowski: This duel will see Olympiakos' striker Kaabi test PSV's defender Gasiorowski with his movement and finishing.
- Podence vs Veerman: Olympiakos' midfielder Podence will look to outmaneuver PSV's Veerman in the midfield battle, using his dribbling and vision.
- Martins (Olympiakos Piraeus): Martins is crucial for Olympiakos, providing creativity and goal-scoring threat from midfield.
- Junior (PSV Eindhoven): Junior's versatility and energy in midfield make him a key player for PSV, capable of influencing both defense and attack.
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