Olympiacos have the opportunity to assure themselves to proceed to the next round of the Europa League with a victory over Fenerbahce on Thursday.
However, the visitors could turn tables around for them in the table and force things to proceed down to the final game of the group if they can secure a win.
Olympiacos are currently second in Group D after picking up two wins and defeats in the opening matches, with four points between them and current first-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.
However, the Greek club have put themselves in a position a victory would guarantee them progress to the knockouts of the competition on Thursday.
Pedro Martins will need to see his side reverse their recent form in the Europa League as they suffered consecutive defeats against Frankfurt in the past two games. They should be confident with the fact that they were able to beat Fenerbahce when they met earlier on this season.
Olympiacos won the game 3-0 with Francisco Soares’ sixth minute goal setting the tone on the day, before Giorgos Masouras second-half brace sealing the result.
Fenerbahce have been able to win just once in Group D with their only loss being against Olympiacos in the reverse fixture .
The Turkish club managed to pick a victory in their most recent travel in the Europa League when they score three into Royal Antwerp, which was a vital victory.
They have drawn two of their four matches in the competiion, to proof that they are resilient and not easy to defeat, which they hope to continue on Thursday.
If Fenerbahce will not lose, they will have a chance of progressing in the final match of the group stage, which is a chance the club will be desperate to have.
They head into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray at the weekend.
Olympiacos vs Fenerbahce head to head
The pair has previously had two encounters with Fenerbahce being the home team in both, a club friendly and in the Europa League campaign. Olympiacos won in the Europa League game being away from home with a 3-0 victory.
Fenerbahce 2-1 Olympiacos 16/08/14
Fenerbahce 0-3 Olympiacos 30/09/21
Olympiacos latest home form
Olympiacos recently narrowly lost to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. However, they are really trying to maintain a good form at home. Out of their five most recent matches at home, they have won three, drawn one and lost one, scoring 8 goals and conceding 4 in all competitions.
Olympiacos 4-1 Apollon Smirnis 22/09/21
Olympiacos 0-0 Panathinaikos 03/10/21
Olympiacos 2-1 PAOK 24/10/21
Olympiacos 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt 04/11/21
Olympiacos 1-0 Ionikos 07/11/21
Olympiacos latest away form
Eintracht Frankfurt seems to be the team to give Olympiacos a hard time home and away, as they have lost only one game in their recent travels.They had an unbeaten run for more than five matches. However, they won the last two away matches both in the Super League 1.
Fenerbahce 0-3 Olympiacos 30/09/21
PAS Giannina 1-2 Olympiacos 17/10/21
Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 Olympiacos 21/10/21
Panaitolikos 1-2 Olympiacos 30/10/21
AEK Athens 2-3 Olympiacos 21/11/21
Fenerbahce latest home form
Fenerbahce seem to be struggling at home. They have lost two out of their five most recent home matches, one in the Europa League against Olympiacos and the other in the Super League 1 against Alanyaspor. In the five, they have won one, drawn two and lost two.
Fenerbahce 0-3 Olympiacos 30/09/21
Fenerbahce 2-1 Kasimpasa 03/10/21
Fenerbahce 2-2 Antwerp 21/10/21
Fenerbahce 1-2 Alanyaspor 24/10/21
Fenerbahce 2-2 Kayserispor 07/11/21
Fenerbahce latest away form
The Turkish club seems to be on an improving end of form away. In their five most recent matches, they have won three and lost two across all competitions. Two wins were in the Super League 1 and one in the Europa League. They scored 9 goals and conceded 7.
Hatayspor 1-2 Fenerbahce 26/09/21
Trabzonspor 3-1 Fenerbahce 17/10/21
Konyaspor 2-1 Fenerbahce 30/10/21
Antwerp 0-3 Fenerbahce 04/11/21
Galatasaray 1-2 Fenerbahce 21/11/21
Olympiacos news
Youssef El-Arabi is sure to lead the line on Thursday after scoring a brace at the weekend. However, the team will be able to welcome back Pierre Kunde after his sprain, while Michael Karbownik will be missing out after sustaining a ligament issue.
Fenerbahce news
Fenerbahce is expected match their oponents by a 4-3-2-1 formation to make it a man for man battle to keep things tight.
Altay Bayindir is unavailable due to shoulder issues which will lead to Berke Ozer starting in the goal, while Enner Valencia is dealing with an ankle injury at the moment.
Prediction and Odds
There is a lot to consider for both teams going into this match that might pile up pressure that could lead to the game being a tough one.
A draw will lead to both teams continuing to battle for progression to the next round in the final match of the group, which might be results at the end of the game.
Odds: 1 1.90 X 4.01 2 2.21
Probable outcomes
Olympiacos 0-0 Fenerbahce
Olympiacos 1-1 Fenerbahce
Olympiacos 1-0 Fenerbahce
Olympiacos 2-0 Fenerbahce
Olympiacos 2-1 Fenerbahce
