PSV Eindhoven vs Olympiacos: Prediction and Betting Tips

PSV to bounce back from the 1st leg defeat

PSV had won their Group E in the group stages of the UEFA Europa League this season with four wins and two defeats. Coach Roger Schmidt has some defensive problems as they conceded nine goals in four matches.

It was the first time this season that they conceded four goals when they lost in the first leg 2-4.

Coach Schmidt will rely on players like Donyell Malen who has scored seven goals this season in the Europa League. The 22-year-old Dutchman is PSV’s top scorer and all hopes will be on him to cause the Greek defense problems.

Olympiacos to defend their lead

The Greek side are playing in the Europa League after finishing third in the Group C of the Champions League group stage matches, losing five and winning one. They are comfortably leading the Greek Super League with 12 points although they haven’t won in their last two matches.

Portuguese coach Pedro Martins’ side is a very good scoring team. They have scored 56 goals in the Greek Super League and 16 goals in their last six matches. Coach Martins will do his best to defend their lead from the 1st leg by adopting a solid organized defense, something Greek sides are well known for.

Key Stats

• Three or more goals have been scored in Olympiacos’ last seven of eight matches

• Three or more goals have been scored in PSV’s last six games

• Olympiacos have scored at least one goal in the last 12 away matches

• PSV have scored at least one goal in their 15 home matches this season

PSV Eindhoven vs Olympiacos Prediction

Both of these teams are very high-scoring teams this season. PSV has an average of over three goals per game in all matches they played in Eredivisie and the Europa League. Olympiacos are averaging 2 goals per game.

PSV have a two-goal deficit and will go all-out and attack from the beginning to score an early goal. The two goals they scored in the 1st leg will give them confidence. Olympiacos on the other side will rely on counterattacks and they showed they can score from that in the 1st leg.

The bookies are favoring Olympiacos to qualify with 1.28 market value, and PSV are favorites to win this match 2.00 market Value. We think it will be a close match and will bet both teams will score.