Malmo Vs Olympiacos

In a bid to secure their second victories of the newly formatted League Phase, Malmö and Olympiacos will face off at Eleda Stadion in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Both teams are entering this matchup after settling for draws in their latest domestic outings. Malmö, known as the Sky Blues, played to a stalemate in their most recent match, while Olympiacos, affectionately known as Thrylos, also concluded their weekend fixture with a draw following an exciting four-goal encounter.

Match Preview

Since their last appearance in the 2024-25 Europa League, Malmö has struggled to convert opportunities into wins, resulting in two consecutive draws in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Their most recent match took place on October 6, when they faced Varnamo and could only manage a 1-1 draw. Following that, they traveled to meet Vasteras SK, a team currently battling relegation, where they again finished level at 1-1 on Saturday afternoon.

In the match against Vasteras SK, Malmö started strong when Erik Botheim scored within the first 20 minutes, giving the visitors an early lead. However, the hosts fought back in the second half, and Pedro Ribeiro's efforts ensured the points were shared. Despite these recent setbacks, Malmö is on the brink of clinching the Swedish championship, sitting eight points clear at the top of the Allsvenskan with just three games left in the domestic season.

Turning their focus to European competition, Malmö faced a tough start in the League Phase, losing 2-0 to the Scottish giants Rangers on September 24. However, they bounced back on October 3, claiming their first win of the campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Qarabag FK, thanks to a brilliant double from Botheim.

On the other side, Olympiacos approaches this Thursday night showdown following one of the most remarkable victories of the League Phase thus far. On October 3, they secured a convincing 3-0 win against Braga, a formidable opponent from the Primeira Liga known for their consistent participation in the Champions League. In that match, Ayoub El Kaabi delivered a standout performance, scoring twice, while Argentinian midfielder Santiago Hezze added another goal to solidify the three points for Thrylos.

However, following their impressive display against Braga, Olympiacos faced a couple of frustrating draws in the Greek Super League. On October 6, they played to a goalless draw against their rivals Panathinaikos, and in a subsequent match against Levadiakos on Sunday evening, they were involved in a thrilling contest that ended 2-2. Olympiacos initially took control of that match with early goals from Chiquinho and El Kaabi within the first 21 minutes. However, the resilient bottom side, Levadiakos, made a spirited comeback, with Alen Ozbolt and Giannis Gianniotas finding the net to secure a share of the spoils.

As the teams prepare to clash in Sweden, both Malmö and Olympiacos will be eager to not only improve their standings in the League Phase but also gain momentum heading into the later stages of their respective seasons. With Malmö aiming to extend their lead in the Allsvenskan and Olympiacos looking to build on their continental success, this encounter promises to be an exciting fixture in the Europa League.