FCSB vs Olympiacos Piraeus Prediction & Betting Tips (28 November)

Not necessarily expected to celebrate so much in this Europa League, Steaua today occupies 8th place in the ranking, which would allow it to reach the round of 16 directly. Dryly beaten in the Rangers' den during the 3rd day 4-0, the Bucharest-based team otherwise won against RFS 4-1, PAOK 0-1 and Midtjylland 2-0 . Reigning champions, the Romanians will have to work hard to retain their crown this season. Authors of a sluggish start, they have on the other hand raised the cursor in recent weeks. Undefeated in the last 9 matches played before the international break 5 wins and 4 draws, Steaua Bucharest was stopped at Botosani 1-0 before hosting Unirea Slobozia last weekend. Olympiakos is currently 11th of the Europa League and are 2 points behind their opponent of the day.

Beaten in Lyon for their entry into the competition 2-0, the team based in Piraeus then rolled up their sleeves to dominate Braga 3-0 and Malmö 0-1 before being held in check, at home, by Rangers during of the last day 1-1 . On the national scene, Ayoub El Kaabi's teammates are fighting for the title this season. After having played 3 games without success, 2 draws and 1 defeat, they reacted before the international break by dominating Panserraikos 2-1 and PAOK 2-3. Last weekend, Olympiakos hosted the leader, AEK Athens.

Scorer against Midtjylland on the last day of the Europa League, midfielder Tanase is forced to withdraw from Steaua Bucharest. This is also the case for the other medium Lixandru. On the other hand, Beninese defender Kiki was able to play again with his selection during the break. Up front, the influential Birligea (4 goals in the league, 3 goals in C3) and Olaru (3 goals in the league, 2 goals and 2 assists in C3) could take their place.

The Olympiakos squad is reduced by injuries to defender Ortega, attackers Rodinei, Yazici and Wilian as well as attacker Velde. Strong man of the title acquired in the Conference League last year, the Moroccan El Kaabi is the club's current top scorer in the league (7 goals) and in the Europa League (4 goals). He should in particular be supported by the Portuguese winger who passed through Monaco Gelson Martins (2 goals and 4 assists in the league).