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| Olympiacos FC vs Aston Villa prediction | May 9, 3:00 PM EDT |
| Olympiacos FC odds | +235 |
| Aston Villa odds | +100 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Over\Under | 2.5 -182 \ +141 |
Olympiacos FC vs Aston Villa. Shape of the Teams
Olympiacos will host Aston Villa on May 9 in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League. Jose Luis Mendilibar’s team is rewriting club history. Never before had Olympiacos reached the semi-finals and now they are one step away from playing in the final.
A sensational 4-2 away victory in Birmingham has put them within touching distance of the Conference League final. Aston Villa struggled in the first leg, and the main hero in the Greek squad was Moroccan forward Ayoub El-Kaabi, who netted a hat-trick that powered the Greek side forward.
Unai Emery’s team had a rough start to the last month of spring. The collapse at home against Olympiacos came as a shock and was followed by a 1-0 defeat away against Brighton in the Premier League.
However, there are still chances to overturn the deficit. To realize this, however, they need maximum concentration and efficiency, which could be tough given their injury worries. Emi Martinez, Youri Tielemans, and Morgan Rogers are all doubtful. Especially Rogers, given his recent form, is a major loss for the guests.
Olympiacos FC vs Aston Villa Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: May 9, 3:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium
- Location: Piraeus, Greece
- Last match: Aston Villa vs Olympiacos, 2-4 (May 2, 2024, Conference League)
Olympiacos FC vs Aston Villa Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Over 3.5 Goals
- Odds: +133 (Tonybet)
Aston Villa were widely regarded as favourites to win this season’s UEFA Conference League. Their excellent Premier League results, combined with Unai Emery’s European expertise – he won the Europa League three times with Sevilla – set high expectations.
On the brink of elimination, Aston Villa has nothing to lose. However, they’ll be up against a side that isn’t shy about attacking, as we saw in the first leg when they scored four goals.
Tomorrow.#Believe pic.twitter.com/u1OGifzjPh
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 8, 2024
In their previous eight matches, Olympiacos games have seen a staggering 31 goals, averaging 3.88 per game. Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s matches featured 29 goals in that same period, averaging 3.63 per game, with the Villans contributing 15 of those (1.88 per game).
Given both teams’ attacking flair and susceptibility to conceding, I believe we will again see an offensive spectacle. This game has the potential for a high-scoring affair with at least four goals.
Olympiacos FC vs Aston Villa Betting Tip
- Pick: Aston Villa to Score Over 1.5 Goals
- Odds: -139 (Tonybet)
Olympiacos won the first semi-final match and secured a vital two-goal advantage over Aston Villa. With this cushion, Aston Villa has no choice but to play open football in Greece to overturn the deficit. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect some goals from the visitors.
Olympiacos, on the other hand, know the sting of a decisive home defeat on the European stage. Two months ago, they suffered a devastating loss against Maccabi from Tel Aviv (1-4) but rebounded with a commanding 6-1 win at home. Still, Maccabi’s attacking prowess pales in comparison to Aston Villa’s.
Λίγες ώρες έμειναν για τον ημιτελικό με την Άστον Βίλα στο Καραϊσκάκη! Πόσο πολύ ανυπομονείτε για το μεγάλο ματς;#Olympiacos #UECL #OLYAST #Karaiskaki pic.twitter.com/hXeljjsV0t
— Olympiacos FC (@olympiacosfc) May 7, 2024
Given this past experience, I think Olympiacos will probably concentrate all their efforts on defence. At the same time, Aston Villa’s offensive capabilities are undeniable.
In this season’s Conference League, Unai Emery’s men have scored at least twice in nine out of 13 matches. Therefore, the Villans are likely to score at least two goals.
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