Highway to the top

Olympiakos had an impressive performance the previous Thursday. They outclassed Milan (3-1) and qualified to the last 32 of Europa League. They needed a win with two goals difference and so they did. They are in a high flying mood and based in this outcome, their experienced manager Pedro Martin could build for the future. Furthermore, they drew 1-1 with Xanthi in Pigadia the previous round of Super League. Now they are in 3rd place of the table with 27 points, having 8 points less than first placed PAOK. Spanish coach has to deal with the fact that Christodoulopoulos, Matías Nahuel, Yassine Meriah and Hassan are injured and Podence is suspended as he was sent off in Pigadia.

On the other hand, Lamia are in the middle of a difficult schedule. They were defeated 1-0 from Panionios in Nea Smirni, afterwards they suffered another loss, 0-1 from PAOK in their home, a game that the referee was in a bad day. Moreover, in the previous round, Makis Chavos' team were outclassed 2-0 from AEK in OAKA. They were clearly inferior from their opponent and they only tried to keep them (unsuccessfully) away from their goal. They have to try hard tonight, but another defeat from a top-placed won't be a disaster for them. Actually, the upcoming home game vs Apollon Smyrnis is more crucial. Suspended Barrales, Pliatsikas and Hachim Mastour won't perform tonight.

Olympiakos have the upper hand against Lamia, who could prove an easy opponent for them. Home team is boosted after their huge win against Milan, and I expect 'Red-whites' to win again, with more than two goals difference.