Olympiacos have not won in their opening two matches in the Europa League this season but hope to change that on Thursday night with kickoff at 10 pm.
Olympiacos is doing well in the Super League Greece, as they currently sit in third place. However, they are not performing as well in Europe.
Right now, the Red-Whites have no victories in their opening two Group G matches, which saw them lose 2-1 to Nantes and then 3-0 against Freiburg.
The lack of goals is likely one of the most concerning factors for Olympiacos manager Michel, but his team showcased that they can find the back of the net at the weekend.
Cedric Bakambu scored a brace against Atromitos in a 2-0 victory, which was a result that they would be hoping to replicate next time out.
The same can be said for their opponents, with Qarabag in second place right now after one victory and a defeat in their first two games.
While Gurban Gurbanov’s men were beaten 3-1 in their first outing of the competition, they followed that up by securing a win against Nantes.
Marko Jankovic, Abdellah Zoubir and Owusu Kwabena scored as Qarabag secured a 3-0 victory over Nantes. The goals showcased the attacking prowess displayed by the Azerbaijani club.
Olympiacos vs Qarabag Head to Head
Both sides are yet to face each other, and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Olympiacos 2-0 Atromitos
- Aris 2-1 Olympiacos
- Olympiacos 0-3 Freiburg
- Olympiacos 1-1 Vulus
Away
- Qarabag 3-1 Neftci
- Zira 1-7 Qarabag
- Qarabag 3-0 Nantes
- Qarabag 4-3 Sabah
Olympiacos Team News
Bakambu and Youssef El-Arabi have shown throughout the season that they are great attacking threats for Olympiacos. They’ll likely both be in the starting lineup when they face Ui-Jo Hwang’s Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Hwang has been brought in on loan to the Greek club this season, but he’s currently injured.
Qarabag Team News
Kevin Madina remains an injury concern for the visitors, and he could be rested for this match. However, Jankovic looks set to return after being rested at the weekend, with his experience likely to prove valuable to Qarabag.
Prediction and Odds
Qarabag has a very talented attack, which should cause problems for their opponents throughout this match.
- Away Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Both Teams to Score
