Olympiakos Piraeus vs Apollon Smyrnis Match Preview

Olympiacos welcomes Apollon Smyrnis for the midweek round 3 of the Greek Super League.

The red and whites had difficulties in their first 2 games. In the opening game, they played a bore draw with Atromitos at home while in the second game they were in serious danger to lose again points, despite their quick 0-2 lead in Lamia.

Apollon seems to be in the worst situation than all the teams in the Super League. With 2 very easy defeats 4-0 in Leoforos to Panathinaikos and 1-3 in Rizoupoli to Volos, the Light Brigade has already taken the informal title of the first favorite to relegate.

Olympiacos is the big favorite for the victory here and it will be very difficult for them to lose any points at home for the 2nd consecutive time. What Martins' team is looking for is a victory with many goals in front of their fans who were disappointed after the draw in the opening game. A possible victory here will lift their psychology in view of the very difficult matches that follow.

Having no particular expectations from this game, Apollon are expected to line up without stress in this match, which from the beginning is considered as a lost one.

The victory of Olympiakos is almost certain, something that is reflected at the very low odds of the home win. But I see value in the over 2.5 goals pick. The 1.47 odds may seem low but the form of Apollon in combination with the thirst of Piraeus for a wide victory make it a very possible outcome.

3 goals are very likely to be scored by Olympiacos alone, while a possible goal by Apollon will brings us closer to a winning pick.