FC Porto
FC Porto
VS
Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus
International
International
Europa League
Thursday
18:45
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MATCH ABOUT TO START
Estádio do Dragão
Porto

FC Porto - Olympiakos Piraeus betting tip & best odds | 23.01.2025

The Europa League clash between FC Porto and Olympiakos Piraeus is set to take place on Thursday, 23.01.2025, at 18:45 in the Estádio do Dragão. Both teams find themselves in the middle of the table, with Olympiakos slightly ahead on 9 points compared to Porto's 8. This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both sides look to improve their standings in the competition.

Our Top Betting Tips for FC Porto vs Olympiakos Piraeus

For this intriguing Europa League fixture, we have two carefully considered betting tips:

  1. Home win for FC Porto (1X2 market): Despite their recent struggles, we believe FC Porto will edge out Olympiakos at home. The Portuguese side has a strong record at the Estádio do Dragão and will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat. The odds for this bet are 1.66 at 1Win.

  2. Both teams to score - Yes: Given the offensive capabilities of both teams and their recent goal-scoring form, we expect both sides to find the back of the net. This betting tip comes with odds of 1.85 at Mozzart.

These football bets today are based on our analysis of recent performances, head-to-head records, and current form. As always with sports betting tips, consider them alongside your own research for the best results.

Best Odds for FC Porto vs Olympiakos Piraeus

For those looking to place bets on this match, here are the best odds available:

  • Home win (FC Porto): 1.66 at 1Win
  • Draw: 4.30 at 1Win
  • Away win (Olympiakos Piraeus): 6.00 at Helabet

For the "Both teams to score" market:

  • Yes: 1.85 at Mozzart
  • No: 1.96 at Unibet

These odds align well with our betting predictions, particularly for the home win and both teams to score. Based on our experience, these bookmakers offer competitive odds and reliable services for today's football prediction.

FC Porto: Seeking Redemption at Home

FC Porto enters this match with a mixed bag of recent results. Currently sitting 18th in the Europa League table with 8 points, they've managed 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, scoring 12 goals while conceding 10. Their last five matches across all competitions show 3 wins and 2 defeats, indicating some inconsistency in their form.

The most recent result, a 0-2 away loss to CD Nacional, will surely sting, and coach Vítor Bruno Clara Santos Mota Fernandes will be keen to see his team bounce back. Porto's home form in European competitions has traditionally been strong, and they'll look to leverage this advantage against Olympiakos.

Olympiakos Piraeus: Greek Giants on the Rise

Olympiakos Piraeus comes into this fixture in slightly better form than their opponents. They sit 15th in the Europa League standings with 9 points, having secured 2 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 defeat. Their goal difference of 5 scored and 3 conceded suggests a solid defensive setup.

Under the guidance of coach José Luis Mendilíbar Etxebarria, Olympiakos has shown resilience in their recent matches. Their last five games across all competitions have resulted in 3 wins and 2 draws, including a respectable 1-1 away draw against rivals Panathinaikos in their most recent outing.

This unbeaten run will give them confidence as they travel to Portugal, though they'll be wary of Porto's home strength.

Head-to-Head: A Closely Contested Rivalry

The head-to-head record between these two sides over their last five meetings is closely balanced. FC Porto has emerged victorious twice, Olympiakos has won twice, and there has been one draw. This even split suggests that matches between these teams are often tightly contested affairs.

Interestingly, the last direct meeting saw FC Porto secure a 2-0 away win against Olympiakos. However, there's no recent information available about their last encounter in the Europa League specifically.

Match Prediction: A Tight Contest with Porto's Home Advantage

Considering all factors, this match is poised to be a closely fought battle. FC Porto's recent form has been somewhat shaky, but their strong home record in European competitions cannot be overlooked. They'll be desperate to bounce back from their recent domestic defeat and will likely come out with intensity from the first whistle.

Olympiakos, on the other hand, enters the match in good form and will be buoyed by their unbeaten run. However, playing away at the Estádio do Dragão is always a challenging prospect.

While both teams have the quality to score, we believe Porto's home advantage and need for redemption will ultimately see them through. Our prediction leans towards a narrow victory for FC Porto, possibly with both teams finding the net in an entertaining encounter.

For those seeking more betting tips for tomorrow or looking to expand their football betting tips tomorrow, our dedicated page offers a wealth of additional insights and predictions across various leagues and competitions.

Performance

FC Porto
FC Porto
Last games

FC Porto performance of the last 4 home matches

Victories
100%
Over 2.5
25%
Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus
Last games

Olympiakos Piraeus performance of the last 6 away matches

Victories
50%
Over 2.5
16%

Current Standing

POS TEAM PTS MP W D L GF GA GD
1
1
Lazio Rom
S.S. Lazio
16 6 5 1 0 14 3 11
2
2
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
16 6 5 1 0 11 2 9
3
3
RSC Anderlecht
RSC Anderlecht
14 6 4 2 0 11 6 5
4
4
Olympique Lyon
Olympique Lyon
13 6 4 1 1 15 7 8
6
5
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
13 7 3 4 0 18 14 4
5
6
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
13 6 4 1 1 12 8 4
7
7
Manchester United
Manchester United
12 6 3 3 0 12 8 4
8
8
Rangers FC
Rangers FC
11 6 3 2 1 13 7 6
9
9
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
11 6 3 2 1 11 7 4
10
10
Fotbal Club FCSB
Fotbal Club FCSB
11 6 3 2 1 7 5 2
11
11
Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax Amsterdam
10 6 3 1 2 14 6 8
12
12
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad San Sebastian
10 6 3 1 2 10 6 4
13
13
FK Bodoe/Glimt
FK Bodø/Glimt
10 6 3 1 2 10 9 1
14
14
AS Roma
AS Roma
9 6 2 3 1 8 5 3
15
15
Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus
9 6 2 3 1 5 3 2
16
16
Ferencvárosi TC
Ferencvárosi TC
9 6 3 0 3 11 10 1
17
17
Viktoria Pilsen
Viktoria Pilsen
9 6 2 3 1 10 9 1
18
18
FC Porto
FC Porto
8 6 2 2 2 12 10 2
19
19
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
8 6 2 2 2 9 9 0
20
20
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise
8 6 2 2 2 5 5 0
21
21
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
8 6 2 2 2 7 9 -2
22
22
PAOK Saloniki
PAOK Saloniki
7 6 2 1 3 10 8 2
23
23
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
7 6 2 1 3 5 7 -2
24
24
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
7 6 2 1 3 8 11 -3
25
25
Sporting Braga
Sporting Braga
7 6 2 1 3 7 10 -3
26
26
1899 Hoffenheim
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
6 6 1 3 2 5 8 -3
27
27
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv
6 6 2 0 4 7 13 -6
28
28
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş
6 6 2 0 4 6 13 -7
29
29
Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha
4 6 1 1 4 5 7 -2
30
30
Twente Enschede
Twente Enschede
4 6 0 4 2 4 7 -3
31
31
Malmö FF
Malmö FF
4 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6
32
32
Ludogorez Rasgrad
Ludogorez Rasgrad
3 6 0 3 3 3 8 -5
33
33
Qarabağ FK
Qarabağ FK
3 6 1 0 5 4 14 -10
34
34
Rīgas Futbola skola
Rīgas Futbola skola
2 6 0 2 4 5 12 -7
35
35
OGC Nizza
OGC Nizza
2 6 0 2 4 6 14 -8
36
36
Dynamo Kyiv
Dynamo Kyiv
1 7 0 1 6 4 18 -14
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