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Arsenal Vs Olympiacos
Arsenal Vs Olympiacos


Arsenal hosts Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium in their second match of the League Phase, seeking to end a three-match losing streak against Greek opposition. Can Arsenal overcome and secure a win against Olympiacos?


Arsenal's Greek tragedy, Gunners aiming to end nightmare home run against Olympiacos...


Arsenal is set to face Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, seeking to end a nightmare home run against the Greek side. Olympiacos has defeated Arsenal in their last three visits to North London, and Mikel Arteta's team will look to break this curse. The match is part of the second matchday of the League Phase of the Champions League.


Head-to-Head Record:

Last Three Meetings: Olympiacos has won all three matches against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Previous Wins: Arsenal had six wins and two draws against Greek teams at home before this streak began.



Arsenal's Current Form:

Opening Match Victory: Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, thanks to goals from Martinelli and Trossard.

Confidence Boost: The win has given Arsenal momentum heading into the Olympiacos match.



Tactical Approach:

Exploiting Space: Arsenal should target the space behind Olympiacos' aggressive press and use quick transitions to catch them off guard.

Overloading Central Areas: Positioning players like Eberechi Eze and Ethan Nwaneri in half-spaces could create numerical superiority and exploit Olympiacos' compact mid-block structure.

Direct Wingers: Using direct wingers like Leandro Trossard to exploit Olympiacos' full-backs could create scoring opportunities.


The English side host Olympiacos in their second match of the League Phase, a fixture that was previously a walk in the park for the Gunners but has recently turned into a nightmare, with the Londoners suffering three defeats in their last three home games against Greek opposition, all against Olympiacos. 


Before this poor run, the Emirates Stadium side had never lost at home to a Greek team, accumulating six wins and two draws until then: three wins and a draw against Panathinaikos, one draw against PAOK and three wins against Olympiacos. 


On September 29, 2015, Arsenal's luck ran out in a thrilling Champions League group stage match at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners suffered an unexpected 3-2 defeat to Olympiacos, with Pardo opening the scoring for the visitors. Theo Walcott restored parity for Arsenal, but an own goal by David Ospina before half-time gave Olympiacos the lead again. A late goal sealed the win for the Greek side, leaving Arsenal stunned.


Arsenal hosted Olympiacos in their second match of the League Phase, seeking to break a curse that has seen them lose their last three home games against Greek opposition. The Gunners had a strong record against Greek teams at home before this streak began, with six wins and two draws.


Arsenal's recent performance has been impressive, with a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in their previous match. Gabriel Magalhaes scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner, securing three vital points for the Gunners and keeping them within two points of league leaders Liverpool.




The match against Olympiacos promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a strong impression in the League Phase. Arsenal will aim to capitalize on their home advantage and overcome the challenge posed by the Greek side.


A thrilling Europa League match between Arsenal and Olympiacos saw the Greek side edge out the Gunners in extra time. Despite Arsenal's 1-0 victory in Greece, a goal from Cisse sent the game into extra time. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's equalizer in the 113th minute seemed to secure a draw, but Youssef El-Arabi's 120th-minute strike won the match 2-1 for Olympiacos, qualifying them for the last 16 on away goals.



A year later, Arsenal hosted Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium on March 18, 2021. In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal won the match 3-1, with goals from Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Bukayo Saka, among others, securing their spot in the next round. This match marked a happy ending to the previous year's disappointment.


Arsenal is set to face Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium in a crucial Champions League match. The Gunners will look to end Olympiacos' winning streak in recent visits to North London, having lost their last three encounters against the Greek side. Despite this, Arsenal has a strong home record, with six wins and two draws against Greek teams before this streak began.



Detailed Head-to-Head Record:

  • Total Matches: 12
  • Arsenal Wins: 6
  • Olympiacos Wins: 6
  • Recent Wins: Olympiacos have won their last three visits to the Emirates Stadium

Recent Performance:

Arsenal: Won 2-1 against Newcastle United, extending their unbeaten run








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