Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympiacos prediction and betting tips on March 14, 2024
One of the return fixtures of the Conference League Round of 16 will be held on Thursday at the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola, Serbia, where Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Olympiacos. The Israelis secured a sensational victory in Greece, defeating their opponents 4-1. Will the Greek club manage to stage a comeback? Here's the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
The "Yellow Devils" topped their group in the fall and calmly prepared for the start of the playoffs through matches in their domestic league. Maccabi is currently on a five-match winning streak in the Conference League. Similarly, under Robbie Keane's management, the team is performing well in their domestic league. Last weekend, they secured a 1-0 away victory against Beitar Jerusalem. This win marks their fourth consecutive victory in the Israeli league, and overall, Maccabi remains undefeated in seven matches across all competitions. In the league, Robbie Keane's side sits atop the table, leading their closest pursuer by five points.
Olympiacos
In contrast to their opponent, Olympiacos had to play against Hungarian side Ferencváros in the previous round of the Conference League. Both matches ended in narrow 1-0 victories for the Piraeus club. Notably, Olympiacos has not progressed beyond the Round of 16 in European competitions in the 21st century, and they are now on the brink of elimination once again. Last weekend, Olympiacos suffered a crucial 1-3 defeat at home against Panathinaikos. Currently, under the management of José Luis Mendilibar, the team occupies the fourth position in the Greek league, trailing the leaders by five points.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Before this season, the teams crossed paths in the summer of 2010, with Maccabi advancing in the Europa League qualifiers on away goals.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in the last five matches involving Maccabi in the Conference League.
- In the last five matches of Maccabi in this European competition, at least three goals have been scored.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympiacos Prediction
Before the first leg, the Greeks were considered favorites, so Maccabi's significant victory came as a surprise. It's unlikely that Olympiacos will manage to stage a comeback, although there's no doubt that the match will be high-scoring once again. Our bet is on "Both Teams to Score" with odds of 1.65.
