Olympiakos Piraeus vs Atalanta Match Preview

For this 2nd leg of the playoffs for the round of 16 of the Europa League, Olympiakos welcomes Atalanta.

The narrow 2-1 defeat of Olympiacos in the first match in Bergamo leaves an open account in today's rematch in Faliro. The Greek champions closed the first half having the lead but in the second half the Italians were superior and managed to turn the match around and get the victory.

In the domestic championship, last Saturday, Olympiakos prevailed in Volos over the local team with 1-0 making another step for this season's title. After 23 rounds they are in 1st place with 59 points having 11 more than the 2nd-placed PAOK.

It was a small qualifying lead for Atalanta after their victory in the first match with 2-1, now they go to Faliro with the goal of not losing to celebrate the qualification. In the first part they were not good and were deservedly behind the score, but in the replay improved their performance and overturned the match.

However, they did not do as well a few days later for their domestic league as they were defeated by Fiorentina 1-0, losing ground in the battle of a top-four spot since after 25 matches they are in 5th place with 44 points.

Olympiakos, armed with their experience and strong home, will seek the victory that will give them the qualification. Atalanta, for their part, despite their significant missings, always remain a quality and dangerous team. I expect to see a match with many chances and goals between two sides that score and concede goals with ease. My choice here is Over 2.5 goals at 2.03 odds with Betshop.