Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
FC Twente’s extended winless streak on the international stage should give Olympiacos a chance to edge closer to the upper group of the overall stage. The current UEFA Europa Conference League holders have been quite modest in this season's Europa League campaign. Only one of the five matches involving the Greek side has seen more than three goals scored.
Olympiacos
Their trip to Bucharest against FCSB (0:0) marked Olympiacos's third consecutive clean sheet in European competition. In Romania, the team from Piraeus generated 1.08 xG and were fairly aggressive in the opponent's half, yet they managed just two shots on target and failed to capitalise on their opponent's red card. Without the injured Roman Yaremchuk and Yusuf Yazıcı, Olympiacos's attack lacks threat—the pairing of veterans Willian Borges and Ayoub El Kaabi is easily anticipated by robust opponents.
Twente
Since their spirited draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford (1:1), Twente have not made strides internationally. At home against Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise (0:1), they managed just 0.80 xG with three shots on target—Twente seem reluctant to take risks. The thrashing by PSV Eindhoven (1:6) dealt a severe blow to their morale, making a solid performance in the Europa League crucial.
Olympiacos vs Twente Prediction
In what promises to be an unspectacular match in the upcoming round of the Europa League, Twente are expected to play a tight game against Olympiacos. A low scoreline appears to be the best bet for this match.
