As Olympiacos prepares to face Atromitos in a crucial Super League Greece clash, all eyes will be on Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, where the hosts have traditionally dominated.
Olympiacos were defeated in the last fixture and this was on the road to Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium. Aris Thessaloniki came out as winners with a score of 2-1. Own the ball, they dominated with 63% possession and four shots on target while Ayoub El Kaabi confirmed the goal.
Atromitos secured the victory and consecutive wins after the match against Lamia in the Peristeri Stadium with the score of 4-2. In the encounter, they were able to get nine shots, of which three were goals – from Carlitos, Makana Baku, Tom van Weert and Nikos Athanasiou – and controlled the ball for 56 percent of the match.
Having said that, their most recent meeting was an evenly matched affair between Atromitos and Olympiacos. Of this confrontation, the match ended in a goalless stalemate in Peristeri Stadium. Recalling the past 10 encounters in the H2H record, three have been produced as a draw. Olympiacos has won 7 games while at the other end Atromitos has not won any game.
Olympiacos – Last 10 League Matches
A ratio of 5-2-3 with 1.7 goals for every match from 6.3 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Olympiacos are averaging 58.7% of total playing time, 5.8 corner kicks per game. In terms of shots on goals and attempts, they have given 0.9 goals for 3.6 shots on goals and 6.8 attempts whereas the opponents have been given 3.2 corners.
That is, top goal scorer Ayoub El Kaabi has scored 3 goals, and Gelson Martins, Daniel Podence, and Andre Horta, 2 goals each. The player with the most assist is Ayoub El Kaabi who has made 4.
Atromitos – Last 10 League Matches
Specifically Atromitos have won 2 times, lost in 4 matches and 4 drawn matches Atromitos scores an average of 1.3 goals per match from 8.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goals. An average of 50.8% team’s ball possession and 3.4 corners has been given to them and 3.8 corners have been faced by them Against this team, 1.4 goals has been given from the 7.9 shots and 4.3 shots on target.
Carlitos, Nikos Athanasiou and Amr Warda scored two goals each and are currently placed on the top of the list. Amr Warda has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.
Atromitos, while not among the traditional powerhouses of Greek football, has shown resilience in their recent outings. Their ability to frustrate teams with compact defending and counter-attacking football could be a problem for Olympiacos.
Tactically, this match could come down to how well Olympiacos breaks down the Atromitos defense. The visitors are likely to adopt a defensive posture, focusing on absorbing pressure and hitting on the break. Olympiacos will need to maintain patience, stretch the field, and exploit any defensive lapses. Set-pieces could also play a crucial role, with both sides possessing aerial threats.
In conclusion, while Olympiacos is the clear favorite, Atromitos has the potential to make this a tricky encounter. The home side will need to be at their best to ensure they continue their march toward the league title, while Atromitos will be looking to frustrate their opponents and take advantage of any opportunities. It promises to be an intriguing contest with significant implications for both teams.
