Arsenal – Olympiacos

The hosts will leave no chances for the guests from Greece.

Arsenal began the current season as one of the two most likely winners of the English Premier League and a representative among the top five favourites for the Champions League. Mikel Arteta has managed to build a management system at the London club that delivers results. The trust in the Spanish coach among the 'Gunners' can be considered firm and undeniable. Despite many experts praising the results of Arsenal's transfer campaign during the off-season the 'Gunners' have yet to demonstrate the expected level of play. Olympiacos reclaimed the title of Greek champions last season after three years. This allowed the Piraeus club to enter the Champions League without qualification. During the off-season, Olympiacos added several lesser-known players brought in for potential. They also signed Mehdi Taremi from Inter for two million euros. While these transfers may yield some results at the level of the Greek league, the team is already facing difficulties at the Champions League level. Bookmakers have made the hosts favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 1.20 for their victory. Arsenal received a boost of positive emotions last Sunday. The team lost the first half to Newcastle and struggled to equalise. However, in the 84th and 90+6 minutes, Merino and Gabriel scored a goal each against the 'Magpies', resulting in a 2-1 defeat for Newcastle. This win has taken the 'Gunners' to second place in the division, just two points behind Liverpool. Arsenal also won their opening match in the Champions League, and notably, the victory occurred in the capital of the Basque Country, where local Athletic feel very comfortable. Moreover, it has been quite some time since Arsenal has had a bright and convincing victory, so the 'Gunners' will not hold back against Olympiacos in front of their home fans. Olympiacos has had a disappointing start in the Champions League. Like many clubs this season, the Piraeus side stumbled against Paphos. Playing at home against the Cypriots, Olympiacos had a man advantage from the 26th minute, yet they could not score a single goal. In the league, Olympiacos feels quite comfortable, but this is unlikely to indicate anything serious ahead of their trip to London. The hosts are likely to win the match confidently.