Besiktas vs Olympiacos
UEFA Europa League – Round of 16, Second Leg
Date: Thursday, 16th March 2017
Kick off at 18:00 UK/ 19:00 CET
Venue: Vodafone Arena, Besiktas (Istanbul)
Last week Besiktas and Olympiacos holding each other on Greek soil balanced, but thanks to the away goal from Abou Bakar, the Turks have the best credentials for a place in the next round of the Europa League. A goalless draw is the black whitening basically adequate. In addition, the Black Eagles in the league and in Europe meanwhile eighteen months are unbeaten in their own Vodafone Arena. Small caveat is that the club coach Gunes last weekend played a 2-2 draw against Kayserispor – at such a result against the Greeks draw the Turks on the basis of uitgoals obviously the short straw.
Besiktas is so good, but sports commentator Onay know that the loot is still inside: “To smoothly the match Besiktas will need to score at least twice.” He can sometimes be right in, because in the back have to push the Turks. Marcelo is because of injuries anyway not, while Tosic is doubtful. Defensive midfielder Arslan was suspended. Mitrovic is probably the replacement for Marcelo, while Özyakup will assume the position of Arslan. Front Besiktas hopes on a whim of players like Quaresma, Talisca and Aboubakar.
Probable lineup Besiktas
Fabricio; Gökhan Gönül, Mitrovic, Tosic, Adriano; Hutchinson, Özyakup; Quaresma, Talisca, Babylon; Aboubakar
Olympiakos Piraeus :
The Greek Olympiacos with six league titles in a row for years autocrat at home and also is the season again on course for the 44th championship in club history. The big challenge is obviously beyond their own borders, reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League is currently the major goal that must give everything for. Due to last week’s 1-1 Olympiacos able to light up, but at an early Greek goal in Istanbul are the roles reversed immediately. Defender De la Bella, “we are going to score first in the return match against Besiktas. The first goal will take us to the quarterfinals. ”
Scoring is indeed necessary, but that is easier said than done. Thief scorer Brown (thirteen league goals) yielded this winter for the big money in China and also midfielder Milivojevic (six league goals) picked up his bags and went to Crystal Palace. That midfielder Fortounis himself with just five league goals now can call top scorer of Olympiacos is telling. Last weekend, although Olympiakos won 2-0 Atromitos, but the attack broke down again. Defender Da Costa and an own goal by the visitors decided the game. This lack of offensive momentum should still cause concern Vouzas interim manager. He temporarily take the honors after Paulo Bento earlier this month was fired. The Portuguese went over the lead, but a series of three consecutive defeats and strong criticism of some players eventually cost him the cup.
Probable lineup Olympiacos
Leali; Cissokho, Retsos, Botia, Diogo Figueiras; Cambiasso, Romao; Elyounoussi, Fortounis, Manthatis; Ansarifard
Beskitas vs Olympiacos: Head to Head Statistics
The two teams have played only one competitive game, but have been involved in two previous friendlies.
Beskitas’ previous 3 games against Greek sides have all ended in draw, the games were two legs against Asteras Tripoli and the first leg of this fixture.
Olympiacos have a fair record against Turkish sides, they have a triple 2 figures in their previous encounters against Turkish teams (W2 D2 L2)
Olympiacos have won once on Turkish soil and lost twice in their previous 3 visits.
Beskitas vs Olympiacos: Prediction
We don’t regard any of the two sides as favorites in this game, the game could go either way or even end in stalemate.
Recently, Beskitas are in a better form compared to their visitors, they are unbeaten in their last 5 games in all competitions having drawn twice and won 3 games. Whereas Olympiacos have lost twice in their last 5 outings and won twice.
We expect the two teams to get on the score sheet in this game while we pitch our tenths with the home team.
Beskitas vs Olympiacos: Bet Tips
Beskitas win or draw at 1.63
Both teams to score yes at 2.05.
