Olympiacos vs Ferencváros prediction and betting tips on February 15, 2024
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Aside from the Champions League and Europa League, UEFA Conference League matches are also returning. On Thursday, February 15th, the 1/16 finals will take place, with Olympiacos hosting Ferencváros on their home ground, with the match starting at 18:45 Central European Time.
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Olympiacos
The Greek team was eliminated from the Europa League group stage, finishing third in Group A. They lost to Freiburg and West Ham, earning seven points in six matches. In terms of the domestic league, Olympiacos sits in fourth place with 44 points after 22 rounds of the Super League. In their last five matches, Olympiacos has won three times and lost twice.
Ferencváros
The Hungarian team began this Euro season in the Conference League. They competed in a group with Fiorentina, Genk, and Chukarichki. Ferencváros finished second in this group, earning ten points in six matches. In the Hungarian league, Ferencváros is currently in second place with 42 points after 22 rounds, trailing the leader by just one point. In their last five matches, Ferencváros has won three times and lost twice.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Olympiacos and Ferencváros have only faced each other twice before, back in 1996 in the Europa League playoffs. On that occasion, the Hungarian team advanced past the Greeks with a 5-3 aggregate score.
- Ferencváros has scored at least one goal in each of their last five matches.
Olympiacos vs Ferencváros Prediction
Considering the teams' levels, they are quite evenly matched. Moreover, it's uncertain whether the teams will take risks as this is the first leg. However, I believe Olympiacos is still the favorite for this match. They are playing at home and have a better squad selection. My bet is on a victory for the Greek team at odds of 1.8.
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