Olympiacos and Backa Topola conflict within the Europa League on Thursday, each groups having been eradicated from the competitors.
Nonetheless, a spot within the Europa Convention League continues to be up for grabs. Olympiacos should keep away from defeat whereas Backa Topola wants a win to increase their European marketing campaign.
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Olympiacos, regardless of being underdogs in Group A, aimed for a aggressive run in opposition to teams like West Ham United and Freiburg. Nonetheless, they’ve solely secured one level aside from a win in opposition to Freiburg, leaving them eight factors behind the highest two.
It’s been a disappointing effort, however Olympiacos goals to keep away from defeat to proceed within the Europa Convention League. They face this match following a 2-2 draw in opposition to Volos NFC of their final league game, sitting fourth within the Greek high flight.
Backa Topola, Europa League newcomers, had combined performances however solely managed one level, notably underperforming in a 5-0 defeat in opposition to Freiburg. Nonetheless, they showcased resilience, taking leads in opposition to West Ham United and Freiburg in different video games.
Zarko Lazetic’s aspect wants a win to drop into the Europa Conference League. Regardless of inconsistent home kind, they arrive into this sport after three consecutive clear sheets, sitting third within the Serbian Tremendous Liga.
Group Information
Olympiacos’ Daniel Podence, just lately recovered from damage, is offered and would possibly begin over Pep Biel. Stevan Jovetic, regardless of returning to coaching, may not be risked.
For Backa Topola, Lazetic might area an analogous lineup from their final home outing, doubtlessly sticking to a 5-3-2 formation. Marko Rakonjac may very well be another in assault.
Attainable Lineups
Olympiacos: (4-3-3)
Paschalakis;
Rodinei, Biancone, Retsos, Ortega;
Fortounis, Iborra, Camara;
Biel, El Kaabi, Masouras
Backa Topola: (5-2-1-2)
Ilic;
Vlalukin, Calusic, Krstic, Antonic, Petrovic;
Radin, Kuveljic;
Cirkovic;
Jovanovic, Milovanovic
Prediction: Olympiacos 2-0 Backa Topola
Whereas Backa Topola has proven the potential to problem, Olympiacos wants a response. Anticipate Olympiacos to safe knowledgeable win at house territory.
