This year's European adventure of Olympiakos, against Eintracht, continues at the 'Waldstadion' in Frankfurt. The 'red and whites' reach the match as champions of Group D in the Europa League, after the 2/2 against Antwerp and Fenerbahce. The hosts had the label of the favorite for the first place of the group, however for the time being they are in the 2nd place and -2 from the top.
The match is crucial on Thursday night for the economy of the group, as in case of a positive result, Olympiakos acquires a significant lead for the ticket of the direct qualification to the 16 of the tournament.
Pedro Martins has to manage a very demanding program, with continuous games in Greece and Europe, such that they can significantly determine the goals of the season. Therefore, for the Portuguese coach, the best possible way is to take advantage of the roster. The rotation will therefore find Embillas and El Arabi getting a basic jersey at the 'Waldstadion'.
The Moroccan forward is the most reliable scorer of Olympiacos in Europe for the last two years. He has found the net a total of 14 times against teams such as Arsenal, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Eindhoven, Krasnodar and Wolves. And against a vulnerable defense, like that of Eintracht, he can find his moments in the match. The choice for El Arabi to score first in the Frankfurt match at odds of 7.50 in Stoiximan.
A little while earlier, PAOK will make its own effort at the 'Parken Stadion' against Copenhagen. With 4 points after the first two games, 'Dikefalos' is in 2nd place in Group F in the Europa Conference League.
Lucescu's primary goal is to qualify, but in case of a positive result in Denmark, it keeps alive its hopes for the first place and the automatic qualification in the round of 16 of the tournament.
As for Olympiakos, the game schedule is particularly 'heavy' for PAOK. Which also carries the pressure from the incredible 4-4 with Volos in Toumba. 'Dikefalos' will look for a reaction in a European game, aiming at multiple benefits as in addition to the prospect of gaining points, he also has the opportunity to improve his psychology.
Lucescu will proceed with a refresher of the squad and is expected to give a basic jersey to Mitrica. The Romanian international winger is distinguished for his speed and ability to converge from the left, performing with the right in the first year.
PAOK will find places against Copenhagen, a condition that perfectly fits the characteristics of the short-haired hunter. The possibility Mitritsa to score at any time of the match at the 'Parken Stadion', we meet at odds of 3.95 in Stoiximan.
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