Olympiakos have a big chance take a decisive step towards reaching the Champions League knockout stages when they face Juventus in Torino on Tuesday. The Greek team did a great job so far in Group A, finding themselves in second place after three matches. They defeated Italian champions Juventus 1-0 two weeks ago thanks to a goal from Pajtim Kasami.
However, they struggled in the domestic league after that glorious win, recording draws with Panionios and Asteras Tripolis. Juventus on the other hand continued their spell of dominance in the Serie A, grabbing a 2-0 win over Empoli last Saturday.
Massimiliano Allegri's men were unable to replicate that form in the Champions League though, getting just three points and two goals so far. The two sides don't have any new injury concerns before Tuesday's match.
Probable starting line-ups:
Juventus: Buffon - Bonucci, Chiellini, Lichtsteiner - Pirlo, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah - Giovinco, Tevez
Olympiacos: Roberto - Maniatis, Botia, Elabdellaoui, Abidal - Masuaku, Milivojevic, N'Dinga, Dominguez, Kasami - Mitroglu
My prediction: Juventus to win 2-0.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Juventus win - 1/3 Draw - 17/4 Olympiakos win - 11/1
Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
They almost get a draw in this match,and they gained three points in their last match against Juventus.It is very positive reuslt for the Greeks.They should only think about saving these teams for the next season.If they also can save Michel on their bench,they would be very dangerous next season.
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galata86 9 years ago
This match was just we all expect. Juve win but with a lot of troubles. We all knoww that juventus play well when it is most important and they proved that against olympiakos. But olympiakos played well and with this Greek temperament they are always dangerous and they almost get a draw against champion of Italy
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Yes shcuber,I anticipated that Pirlo's gonna score,when I saw the distance from goal.He is still marvelous player.He can change the game with only one move.He scored,he played very good,he had much very good passes,created chances for teammates,and he done everything that with 36 years.He is a genius!
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schuber26 9 years ago
It was a fantastic match! I already saw my team PLAYING football! In this current season we didn't play as good as yesterday. We wanted to win, we dominated, we passed a lot and we tried to shoot. I was surprised. We had a lot of chances, we could easily win with 3 goals too. But Morata, Vidal and Pogba missed the chances...
It was a fantastic match! I already saw my team PLAYING football! In this current season we didn't play as good as yesterday. We wanted to win, we dominated, we passed a lot and we tried to shoot. I was surprised. We had a lot of chances, we could easily win with 3 goals too. But Morata, Vidal and Pogba missed the chances always. MArchisio was good. Pirlo.. Pirlo was amazing... He can score a free kick as easily as i walk lol. I love him! Olympiakos wanted a draw but they didn't get is fortunately. Congrats to Juventus
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
I forgot to mention Michel.He has done fantastic job with Olympiacos so far.He did not had lot of money to spend in transfer window but he has brought very good players to Athens.If he continues with good results with the Greeks,he can expect a lot of offers from biggest clubs in june,to coach biggest clubs in Europe.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Alongside Roberto ,few other players are deserving to be mentioned.Mitroglou had again good performance,he was running a lot,helping defence all the time.Also Luka Milivojevic was everywhere on the pitch.It looks like his transfer was fantastic decision made by Olympiacos manager.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
But Roberto not play good just last night. Everybody remember what he do in their first match. He was the man of the match. he saves a lot of one to one chances at this match. For me, he is one of the best keeper in this campaign of champions league. Is nice to see how Olympiacos play.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
On the other side,goalkeeer of the Olympiacos had fantastic night.Roberto saved his net more than three times in superb way.Also I liked what I saw from Olympiacos whet it comes to do a counter attack.They have very fast transformation from deffence to offence and they can create a chance in only two or three passes.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
I have very similar thoughts about this match with Kkole.Juve should have scored much more goals than three.They had a lot of chances.One of the players I was dissapointed with is Alvaro Morata.He had a lot of chances ,and I really think that he should have turned at least one chance into a goal.Really bad performance for...
I have very similar thoughts about this match with Kkole.Juve should have scored much more goals than three.They had a lot of chances.One of the players I was dissapointed with is Alvaro Morata.He had a lot of chances ,and I really think that he should have turned at least one chance into a goal.Really bad performance for him.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
What a game last night. Everybody misjudged the Olympiacos, but they are very good team and definitely they could be a first in this group. Juventus play well, but I think that Olympiacos deserve the draw in this match. But I have no doubt that this result will not affect them.
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kkole 9 years ago
Great match and juventus showed us how champions play - The nest when is most important. Olypmiakos had a few chanses but it was nothing compare to juventus and I think that juve deserved to score a few more goals. But still they won and get 3 points this is all about :)
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explosio4 9 years ago
Wow, that was awesome match. Both teams are playing open, attacking to score more goals. Pirlo scored fantastic free kick, on the other side Olympiakos scored twice after corner kick. I did not expect that, especially against Juventus. However, Juve deserve to win, and Vidal miss from penalty may be decisive for the pass...
Wow, that was awesome match. Both teams are playing open, attacking to score more goals. Pirlo scored fantastic free kick, on the other side Olympiakos scored twice after corner kick. I did not expect that, especially against Juventus. However, Juve deserve to win, and Vidal miss from penalty may be decisive for the pass to next round.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
You are right mdacic,these group is probably the most interesting group of all.All teams have points.Nobody expected from Olympiacos to beat both Atletico and Juventus at home.And between these two wins,they managed to lose againt Malmo.It is very hard to say who will get through to the knockout stage .
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mdacic 9 years ago
this was great match. And at the end both teams could be satisfied. Juventus becouse they won and get 3 points and they are again in battle for second place and Olympiacos becouse they are still better than juventus in their two matches so at the end if they have same amount of points Olympiacos will go to the next round....
this was great match. And at the end both teams could be satisfied. Juventus becouse they won and get 3 points and they are again in battle for second place and Olympiacos becouse they are still better than juventus in their two matches so at the end if they have same amount of points Olympiacos will go to the next round. But still is all open and this is one of the most exciting group in champions league
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mico.femic.1 9 years ago
Must win match for juventus. They are behind atletico and olympiakos 3 points and if they don't win here they are in big trouble. And Juventus is best when is most important. I think that will be easy win for juventus. I don't see how Olympiakos can score and it will be big sourprise if juve don't score at least two goals
Must win match for juventus. They are behind atletico and olympiakos 3 points and if they don't win here they are in big trouble. And Juventus is best when is most important. I think that will be easy win for juventus. I don't see how Olympiakos can score and it will be big sourprise if juve don't score at least two goals
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Fantastic match! Juventus had a lot of chances,managed to turn three of them into a goals.Olympiacos showed to the world that they are very good ,tough team to beat.Nobody expected five goals from this match,but it happened.Juventus made 2 comebacks in this game and that made this match so special.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Big threat for Juve could be Mitroglou.He is again in good form after a bad time in England.He can cause troubles to every deffence in the world.Juve will also have problems to dominate at the midfield,cause the midfield of the Greek team is in superb shape,they run a lot,so Vidal and Pirlo will always have a man to keep...
Big threat for Juve could be Mitroglou.He is again in good form after a bad time in England.He can cause troubles to every deffence in the world.Juve will also have problems to dominate at the midfield,cause the midfield of the Greek team is in superb shape,they run a lot,so Vidal and Pirlo will always have a man to keep an eye on them.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Schuber26,it is good to see that even as a fan of Juventus you are cautious over their win tonight.You are also right about odds.They never can tell you the real difference between two teams.Juve is big favourite by bookmakers,but in a real world,chances are 50 -50,cause Olympiacos really dominated last match.
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schuber26 9 years ago
As a Juventino I just hope that my team will win! The odds are liar. Bet365 gives 1,30x odds to Juventus win. But in my opinion it won't be as easy as the odds shows. Olympiakos is a very decent team in Champion League this year. Next to it Juventus can't play very well in CL especially against bigger teams. But Juve must...
As a Juventino I just hope that my team will win! The odds are liar. Bet365 gives 1,30x odds to Juventus win. But in my opinion it won't be as easy as the odds shows. Olympiakos is a very decent team in Champion League this year. Next to it Juventus can't play very well in CL especially against bigger teams. But Juve must win today if they want to qualify to the next round. I won't be happy if Pirlo starts becouse he is slow already and convenient. But his free kicks should decide this match. I hope Juventus will to 1-0 or 2-0! FORZA JUVE!
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
You are right mitarbp.Pirlo really can be man of the match.He is fantastic player.Even if he doesn't score,he can assist for a goal.He is one of the rare players which are playing fantastic even if they are pretty old.It is the biggest proof that quality is timeless,but form is temporary!
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