Extratips Match Prediction: Olympiacos Piraeus vs Real Madrid – Champions League Showdown

Welcome to Extratips! The Champions League action continues as Olympiacos Piraeus welcomes Real Madrid to Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on November 26th at 20:00. Both teams have a lot on the line in this League Phase clash. Real Madrid are 5th in the standings, while Olympiacos are further down at 31st. Madrid have their eyes on top spot, while Olympiacos need points to climb up.

Key Odds & Standings

  • Madrid win: 1.38
  • Draw: 5.00
  • Olympiacos win: 7.00
    With these odds, the bookmakers clearly see Real as hot favorites.

Recent Encounters

Their last 5 meetings:

  • 24 Oct 2007: Real Madrid 4-2 Olympiacos
  • 06 Dec 2005: Olympiacos 2-1 Real Madrid
  • 22 Nov 2005: Real Madrid 2-1 Olympiacos
  • 28 Sep 1999: Real Madrid 3-0 Olympiacos
  • 15 Sep 1999: Olympiacos 3-3 Real Madrid

Madrid has 2 wins, Olympiacos 1, and 2 draws. Games have been open, with nine goals in the last three matches.

Form Guide

Olympiacos at home (last 5):

  • Wins: 4, Loss: 1
    Madrid away (last 5):
  • Wins: 2, Losses: 3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Olympiacos strengths:

  • Home advantage with passionate fans.
  • Scores regularly, even against top teams.
  • Tight defense on big nights.

Weaknesses:

  • Struggles against top attacking sides.
  • Inconsistent midfield.
  • Few options up front if main striker is out.

Real Madrid strengths:

  • Ruthless attack, strong in possession.
  • Winning mentality away from home.
  • Big-match experience.

Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerable on counter-attack.
  • Defensive lapses late in games.
  • Dependence on star players.

Key Factors

Madrid are in top form but may rotate players due to fixture pile-up. Olympiacos are missing their main full-back due to injury, but should have their captain back.

Storylines

  • Olympiacos chasing a famous upset in front of their fans.
  • Real Madrid aiming to bounce back after a narrow away loss last week.
  • Young Olympiacos striker faces Madrid’s legendary defense.

Match Scenarios

  • Real Madrid take early control and win comfortably (high likelihood)
  • Olympiacos keep game tight, Madrid edges a close victory (medium likelihood)
  • Olympiacos spring a surprise and hold Madrid to a draw (low likelihood)

Possible Predictions

  • Real Madrid to win
  • Over 2.5 goals
  • Both teams to score – Yes
  • Real Madrid to win and both to score
  • Olympiacos to score at least once

Expect an entertaining night with goals and drama!