FCSB vs Olympiacos prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 28, 2024
One of the key matches in the fifth round of the Europa League group stage will take place on Thursday in Bucharest, where local side FCSB hosts Greek giants Olympiacos. Here’s a promising bet on the goal total with solid winning potential.
Match Preview
Under Elias Charalambous’ guidance, FCSB secured a convincing 2-0 home win against Danish side Midtjylland in their previous Europa League outing. This victory marked the Romanian club’s fourth win in their last five Europa League matches, and notably, they kept a clean sheet for the third time in this run.
With nine points, FCSB has climbed to eighth place in the tournament standings. Moreover, they have won 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Europa League, emphasizing their strength on home turf. Over the weekend, FCSB cruised to a 3-0 win against Unirea Slobozia in the domestic league, currently sitting fifth in the SuperLiga after 17 matches.
Meanwhile, Olympiacos thrashed AEK 4-1 at home over the weekend, maintaining their grip on the top spot in the Greek Super League. The “Thrylos” are unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, with just one draw in this stretch. In their last Europa League outing, they held Rangers to a 1-1 draw.
Following an opening loss to Lyon (0-2), the Greek side remains unbeaten in their last three Europa League matches, securing two wins and a draw. With seven points, they occupy 11th place in the standings. However, their away form remains shaky, with three losses in their last four Europa League road fixtures.
Probable Line-ups
- FCSB: Tarnovanu, Radunovic, Chiriches, Dawa, Popescu, Edjouma, Lixandru, Miculescu, Olaru, Stefanescu, Birligia
- Olympiacos: Tzolakis, Costinha, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega, Ezzah, Dani Garcia, Rodinei, Chiquinho, Willian, El Kaabi
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The sides have met only once before, in a 2010 friendly, where FCSB won 1-0 away.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has hit in Olympiacos’ last 4 matches.
- The “Over 2.5 Total Goals” bet has been successful in only 2 of FCSB’s last 5 games.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Olympiacos, offering odds around 2.24 for their victory. However, we anticipate a low-scoring encounter. Our recommended bet is “Under 2.5 Total Goals” at odds of 1.87.
