Arsenal vs Olympiacos Predictions - Arsenal backed at home with goals on offer

Ralph Staniforth

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Arsenal in strong form, unbeaten in five matches.
Olympiacos struggling defensively, conceding frequently.
Home win for Arsenal with over 2.5 goals expected.

Arsenal have won their last 2 matches (Getty)

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Arsenal are very strong at home and have been for some time. While Olympiacos have been solid back home, this is a different level of threat. A comfortable win for the Gunners is my best bet.

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Head to Head
Arsenal Form
Olympiacos Form

Arsenal have won their last 2 matches.
Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 home games.
Arsenal have won 3 of their last 5 matches against Olympiacos.
Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches against Olympiacos.
Olympiacos have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 consecutive games.

Head to Head

After 12 matches, Arsenal and Olympicos are level at 6-6.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal have started the season in strong form, losing once and winning six of their first eight fixtures.

The Gunners are undefeated in five consecutive matches, including a 2-0 Champions League win at Athletic Bilbao. Mikel Arteta’s side then drew 1-1 with Man City and beat Port Vale 2-0 away.

The North Londoners extended their unbeaten run with a 2-1 comeback victory at Newcastle. Arsenal had 2.05 XG and Mikel Merino and Gabriel struck two late goals.

Olympiacos Form

Greek side Olympiacos started the new season with three consecutive league victories, scoring nine goals.

That winning streak ended with a 0-0 Champions League home draw against Pafos. The Red-Whites also drew 1-1 with Panathinakos before beating Asteras 2-1 in the Greek Cup.

Jose Luis Mendilibar’s outfit made it two wins in a row after beating Levadiakos 3-2 on Sunday. Panagiotis Retsos and Chiquinho scored in each half and Chiquinho struck a 96th-minute winner.

Verdict

Arsenal v Olympiakos

Arsenal know how to score goals at home and are likely to create chances against Olympiacos. A home victory with over 2.5 goals is expected in this Champions League clash.