FC Porto vs Olympiacos Piraeus Prediction & Betting Tips (23 January)

Before this European Cup shock, Porto played an important league match on Gil Vicente's pitch last weekend. Important ? And yes, the Dragons had to avoid a third defeat in all competitions after their elimination in the semi-final of the League Cup against Sporting 1-0, and an unexpected defeat on the pitch of Nacional in the championship 2-0 . Note that before these two setbacks, Porto remained on a series of 7 matches without defeat including a great victory against Midtjylland in C3 2-0 and a draw at Anderlecht 2-2. 18th in the standings, the Portuguese are playing big this evening at home since a victory would allow them to secure their place for the play-offs and why not treat themselves to one last day of madness for the race for the top 8. Winner of the Conference League last season by beating Fiorentina in the final, Olympiakos at the same time scraped its place for this Europa League.

And suffice to say that the Greeks honor their bonus wonderfully by being just ahead of Porto in the 15th ranking with 1 additional point on the latter. Furthermore, quite logically, in the event of a victory this evening, they will obtain their ticket for the play-offs or even a possible last chance to finish in the first 8 in D8 against Qarabag at home. Olympiakos started 2025 as it left 2024, winning twice in the league against Panetolikos 0-2, and Aris at home 1-0. Last weekend, the partners of El Kaabi tried to record a 3rd victory in a row in the elite on the Atromitos meadow to follow.

Suspended for accumulation of yellow cards against Midtjylland, midfielder Nico Gonzalez will be available again. On the other hand, the crucial Grujic is still on the flank (injury), the same goes for the long-term absentee Marcano, and the defenders Wendell and Moura. Note that against Nacional in the championship, the starting players Joao Mario and Danny Namaso (usually a substitute but starting that day) were injured and are not sure they will be able to be operational for this game. The offensive elements Galeno (8 goals in the league), and Samu Omorodion (13 goals in the league + 5 goals in C3) will, on the other hand, be very present.

 Injured and absent during the previous day against Twente, Chiquinho (ex-Benfica, 3 goals, 3 assists in Greek D1), and the experienced Dani Garcia (ex-Bilbao) have returned to the competition since and are present for this trip to the Estadio do Dragão. On the other hand, José Luis Mendilibar (ex-coach of Sevilla FC) will hardly be able to count on the former Mastiff Yusuf Yazici or the midfielders Ntoi and Oliveira, all three injured. Author of 4 goals in the competition and 12 in the championship, El Kaabi has been literally untenable for two seasons (28 goals last year with the championship and C4 combined). 

• Summary: FC Porto is going head to head with Olympiacos FC starting on 23 Jan 2025 at 17:45 UTC at Estádio do Dragão stadium, Porto city, Portugal. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League .
• FC Porto Feedinco Rating: 6.99
• Olympiacos Piraeus Feedinco Rating: 7.00