In the 1 / 8th final second leg of the Europa League, Wolverhampton will host Olympiakos on Thursday. Both teams will want to win to reach the quarter-finals. Everything is possible after the draw in the first leg (1-1).
Wolverhampton vs Olympiakos Piraeus Free Betting Tips
Engaged in group K during the first round of this Europa League, Wolverhampton was classified in 2nd place in its group of the 1st round behind Braga and ahead of Sloan Bratislava and Besiktas, with a very good record of 4 wins, 1 match draw, and 1 loss. Then, the Wolves easily dismissed Espanyol Barcelona after making the difference in the first leg (4-0) and then managing away (3-2 defeat). In the first leg, they were looking for a good draw against Olympiakos (1-1). In the Premier League, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men missed out on the last qualifying place for Europe by only obtaining 7th final place after their last loss conceded on Chelsea (2-0).
For its part, Olympiakos had started the season in the Champions League but could not get a ticket for the round of 16 after having taken only 4 points in 6 games. The Piraeus players placed behind Bayern Munich and Tottenham but ahead of Red Star Belgrade. After being transferred to the Europa League, Mathieu Valbuena’s partners overthrew Arsenal (1-2) after losing at home in the first leg (0-1). Finally, in the round of 16 first leg, they were content with a draw at home. On the national scene, Olympiakos won its 45th league title by dominating the championship with head and shoulders, far ahead of PAOK Salonika.
Workforce for Wolverhampton vs Olympiakos Piraeus
As often these last two seasons, the coach of Wolverhampton should be able to count on the entirety of his workforce on this match with aligned in front, the Mexican Raul Jimenez (17 goals and 6 assists in the Premier League).
On the side of Olympiakos, goalkeeper José Sa broke his hand in training in recent days, and it is Bobby Allain (ex-Dijon) who should be the holder. Also, titular defender Ruben Semedo is suspended, and Algerian international striker El Soudani remains injured.
Key points for the match Wolverhampton vs Olympiakos Piraeus
The meeting will take place behind closed doors.
Both coaches can make 5 changes during the game.
Wolverhampton vs Olympiakos Piraeus Free Betting Tips
Solid at home, Wolverhampton could finish the job against Olympiakos who had lost their 3 C1 games played away. Wolverhampton victory!
Betting Tips: Victory Wolverhampton
Odds: 1.70
