The upcoming match between Larisa and Olympiakos Piraeus at AEL Arena is set to be a clash of contrasting styles. Olympiakos’s structured possession-based approach will test Larisa’s defensive organization. Historically, Olympiakos’s dominance, both in recent meetings and overall, makes them favorites. Larisa will need a resilient tactical plan to avoid defeat.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Olympiakos Piraeus is likely to take an early lead and maintain control, with the first-half leading to a probable full-time win for the visitors.
The predicted total goals under 3.5 reflects the recent scoring trends and defensive performances of both teams, especially Larisa’s struggle to keep clean sheets.
Both teams have decent scoring records, but considering Larisa’s defensive weaknesses and Olympiakos’s goal-scoring form, Both Teams To Score (BTTS) might be a viable option.
Olympiakos Piraeus is favored to win, but the best value may lie in a double chance bet on either a draw or Olympiakos to secure the away win given their recent dominance.
On October 18, 2025, Olympiakos Piraeus is expected to secure an away victory against Larisa, leveraging their superior form and historical dominance in head-to-head matches. The tactical setup favors Olympiakos, whose organized attacking style will likely overpower Larisa's defense.
Recent encounters show Olympiakos Piraeus's clear dominance, winning all their last five matches against Larisa, including a decisive 3-1 win in 2021. Larisa’s sole win was at home in 2016, but overall, Olympiakos leads the head-to-head record.
The squads appear relatively healthy, with no major injuries reported for either side, enabling both teams to field their strongest lineups.
Olympiakos Piraeus is expected to continue with a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and control, while Larisa might opt for a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3, focusing on counter-attacks and defensive solidity.
Larisa’s form has been poor, with only 29% points from their last five matches and frequent defensive lapses. Olympiakos’s form is much better with 71%, and they exhibit strong attacking consistency. This disparity makes Olympiakos the clear favorites.
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Larisa's recent form has been quite poor, with only 29% points gained from their last 5 matches, and a defensive record showing 55% goals conceded. Olympiakos Piraeus has been considerably more successful, winning 71% of recent fixtures, making them strong favorites.
Historically, Olympiakos Piraeus has dominated the head-to-heads, winning all recent encounters, including a 3-1 victory at Larissa in March 2021. Larisa's only previous victory against Olympiakos was at home in 2016, but overall, Olympiakos holds the upper hand.
A prediction suggests Olympiakos Piraeus is more likely to win or at least draw, with a 50% chance each. The forecast indicates more goals for Olympiakos, around 2.4 per game, compared to Larisa’s 1.4, with full-time predictions favoring an away victory.
Larisa's recent attacking record shows an average of 1.4 goals per game, with a tendency for most goals to be scored in the second half. Olympiakos is more prolific, scoring approximately 2.3 goals per match, sustain pressure with consistent goal-scoring throughout matches.
Tactical analysis indicates that Olympiakos Piraeus will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and structured build-up, while Larisa might use formations like 4-4-2 or 4-3-3, focusing more on counter-attacks and organized defenses, which could lead to Olympiakos controlling possession.
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