Arsenal welcome Olympiakos Piraeus to North London, with both sides seeking an early statement in European competition.
The match takes place at the Emirates Stadium, and kick-off is set for 8:00 PM. After a tight head-to-head history and contrasting opening results, all eyes will be on which team can seize the initiative and gain momentum in their group campaign.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on clinical finishing from Arsenal and Olympiakos’ high possession but wasteful attack, here are our top betting recommendations for this clash. We’re particularly confident in an Arsenal win, given their defensive resilience and efficiency in front of goal last time out.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal to Win | 2/11 @ Betfair (84.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backed by strong defensive stats and clinical finishing (50% shot accuracy, clean sheet last match), Arsenal have been in great form to start the new season. They currently sit second in the Premier League, having won four of their opening six games. Olympiacos have also enjoyed a good start to their campaign, sitting top of the Greek Super League after five games but they could only muster a 0-0 draw against Pafos in their opening Champions League game. |
| Both Teams to Score – No | 8/13 @ Bet365 (61.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Olympiakos lacked cutting edge despite 18 shots and failed to score in their opener, whilst Arsenal have shown complete defensive dominance this season. The Gunners have conceded just three goals in six Premier League games this season whilst also keeping a clean sheet in their opening Champions League game. It’s been a great showing for the Arsenal backline and they’ll be keen to claim another clean sheet. |
Our approach: Start with Arsenal to win, add Both Teams to Score – No for accumulator potential.
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Arsenal vs Olympiacos match odds
How both teams go into Arsenal vs Olympiacos
Arsenal have had a great start to the season, winning four of their opening six Premier League games and sitting second in the league, behind leaders Liverpool. They’ve also won in the League Cup and opened their Champions League campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. A loss to Liverpool and a draw with Man City have been the only dropped points for the Gunners so far this season and they’ll be looking to add another victory to their record.
Olympiacos have also enjoyed the start to their campaign, winning four of their five Greek Super League games, scoring 13 goals in the process and conceding just three. A draw with Panathinaikos stopped them from achieving a 100% record in the league, whilst a 0-0 draw with Pafos in their opening Champions League game will be seen as a disappointment.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: Arsenal made a flying start with three points and a clean sheet, while Olympiakos Piraeus remain winless after a frustrating draw, despite dominating much of their opener.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Olympiakos Piraeus | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Arsenal team news
Arsenal remain without Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke but saw Marting Odegaard return to their squad at the weekend.
Olympiacos team news
Olympiacos have no serious injury concerns ahead of their visit to Arsenal and José Luis Mendilibar should have a full squad to pick from.
Head-to-Head: Last 4 Meetings
These sides have produced a perfectly balanced rivalry in Europe, with two wins apiece from their last four encounters. Notably, all victories came away from home, underlining the unpredictability of this fixture.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18/03/21 | Arsenal 0-1 Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Europa League |
| 11/03/21 | Olympiakos Piraeus 1-3 Arsenal | UEFA Europa League |
| 27/02/20 | Arsenal 0-1 Olympiakos Piraeus (AET) | UEFA Europa League |
| 20/02/20 | Olympiakos Piraeus 0-1 Arsenal | UEFA Europa League |
Conclusion
Will Arsenal’s clinical edge and defensive solidity prove too much for Olympiakos, or can the visitors finally translate their possession dominance into goals? With Arsenal looking sharp in both boxes and Olympiakos struggling to take their chances, our top tip remains Arsenal to win at 2/11 @ Betfair. Backing the Gunners’ efficiency and home advantage looks the smartest play.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.