Arsenal will be looking to make it two wins from two in the Champions League when they take on Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Gunners saw off Athletic Club in an impressive late show two weeks ago and come into the game here off the back of an even better smash and grab at the death away to Newcastle United in the Premier League, so confidence should be sky high in Mikel Arteta's squad.
The Greek giants only got a point from their opener against Pathos and are rank outsiders (18.00 on Dafabet) for this one but have started the domestic campaign in typically strong fashion and will hope to make it a contest at the very least.
The Sporting News betting preview has all the latest ahead of this clash in North London.
Arsenal vs. Olympiacos: Form Guide & Predictions
Despite the record between the clubs being a surprising six wins apiece from their 12 games, the Gunners should really have no unlucky no.13 here. A comfortable win and hopefully a goal or two for striker Viktor Gyokeres will be Arteta's aim - the first of those things should really happen.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Arsenal vs. Olympiacos
Arsenal 3-0 Olympiacos
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Arsenal vs. Olympiacos Lineups
Mikel Arteta appears poised to recall captain Martin Odegaard to the starting XI. Here's how we think the two teams will lineup at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Olympiacos
(4-3-3, right to left)
Raya (GK) — Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori — Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard — Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Injured: Piero Hincapie, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke
Suspended: None
Olympiacos predicted lineup vs. Arsenal
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Paschalakis (GK) — Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega — Garcia, Hezze — Strefezza, Chiquinho, Podence — Taremi
Injured: Roman Yaremchuk, Lorenzo Scipioni
Suspended: None
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Arsenal vs. Olympiacos Odds
Arsenal are heavy favourites to win at 1.18 with Parimatch, while Olympiacos are way back at 18.00 for an unlikely victory. The draw is 7.55 with bookmakers including Dafabet.
Our 3-0 prediction for the match is at good odds but here are some other potential score lines from Dafabet which might be worth a look.
| Score | Odds |
| Arsenal 1-0 | 8.00 |
| Arsenal 2-0 | 5.75 |
| Arsenal 3-0 | 6.25 |
| Arsenal 4-0 | 9.00 |
| Arsenal 4-1 | 15.00 |
Arsenal vs. Olympiacos Team News
- Martin Odegaard returned from injury off the bench to provide the assist for Gabriel's winner at Newcastle and should start here.
- Cristhian Mosquera had his worst 45 minutes for the Gunners in that game before being replaced by William Saliba, who almost certainly will return here.
- Olympiacos have former Wolves man Daniel Podence in their lineup.
Arsenal vs. Olympiacos Betting Tips
- Best bet: Arsenal to win to nil at 1.80 with Parimatch
- Alternative bet: Arsenal (-2) at 1.87 with Dafabet
- Gabriel Martinelli to score or assist at 1.80 with Parimatch
Arsenal have come flying out of the blocks this season, bagging six wins from their first eight outings across all competitions. And on current form, it's tough to see them slipping up when Olympiacos come to town on Wednesday night.
The Gunners' win over Newcastle may have been chaotic, but at home they should be able to dictate the tempo far more comfortably. Olympiacos, meanwhile, failed to break down minnows Pafos in their opener, despite playing against 10 men for the entire second half.
That sort of toothless showing hardly inspires confidence ahead of a trip to the Emirates, where Arsenal boast nine clean sheets from their last 12 Champions League home ties.
Mikel Arteta’s side should fancy their chances of a routine victory here. A shutout would underline their control at the back, but the bigger story could easily be at the sharp end.
Olympiacos will need more than resilience to stay in the contest, especially against an Arsenal outfit bolstered by the arrival of prolific striker Viktor Gyokeres (1.68 to score anytime with Puntit).
With Leandro Trossard starting at St. James' Park, Gabriel Martinelli may be restored to the XI — and given his recent heroics against Athletic Bilbao, a goal or assist on his return would surprise nobody.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Olympiacos: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Thursday, 29 September
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Time: 12:30 a.m. (IST)
- TV/Stream: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV app